So, for my game I have one NPC who (for reasons) has Dex 20 and no weapon proficiencies. But, she foes have bow and daggers etc. Obviously, she can use them without prof with a lower to-hit than some others, but what struck me is that her damage *per hit* is higher than most cuz it's only the attention bonus that adds, not proficiency.
This led me to wonder about whether proficiency applying to damage would be a good thing or not?
Obviously Any number of mechanics can be used...
Damage boost is sum of attacks and prof
Damage boost is higher of...
Damage boost is lower of...
Also, it could even be argued to have str weapons use one rule and dex another. Maybe strength uses higher of and dex uses lower of or only prof.
Exploring the idea, not planning to house rule, but thoughts driven by the slight "huh" of high art and no prof results.
Any thoughts on proficiency and damage?
This led me to wonder about whether proficiency applying to damage would be a good thing or not?
Obviously Any number of mechanics can be used...
Damage boost is sum of attacks and prof
Damage boost is higher of...
Damage boost is lower of...
Also, it could even be argued to have str weapons use one rule and dex another. Maybe strength uses higher of and dex uses lower of or only prof.
Exploring the idea, not planning to house rule, but thoughts driven by the slight "huh" of high art and no prof results.
Any thoughts on proficiency and damage?