attacking into a grapple

[havoclad]

If it's a ranged attack you 'randomly determine' which opponent is struck. (No percentages are given; it's reasonable to assume that two creatures of the same size would have equal chances of being hit, but once size categories vary, the DM has to make a judgement.)

If it's a melee attack, there's no chance of the attack going awry. Sneak attack away.

-Hyp.

Can you tell me where I could find this rule? I quoted it last night at the table and had to back down. I checked the grapple section and the ranged attack section of the SRD. I see nothing of this rule. Where did I read it?

Thanks!

 

[shilsen]

Can you tell me where I could find this rule? I quoted it last night at the table and had to back down. I checked the grapple section and the ranged attack section of the SRD. I see nothing of this rule. Where did I read it?

Thanks!

No idea where it is in the SRD. For the PHB, check pg. 151, table 8-6: Armor Class Modifiers.

 

[DanMcS]

That's where it is in the SRD, too.

 

[havoclad]

That's where it is in the SRD, too.

Thanks ya'll!

I *knew* I'd read it, but ya know how it goes when you're gaming and the clock is running. I should've stuck by my original ruling. Could've had the thief kill the mage....fun!

 

[Plane Sailing]

Basically, the DM sorta screwed the rogue by blowing the actual rule, but that's livable, IMO.

Actually it wast the ranger who I felt sorry for!

"Arrgh, I'm being chewed/clawed/raked by a dire lion! Help me buddy!"

"Ow, that was my kidneys!"

"Ow, that was my kidneys again!"

The Conan OGL game has a brilliant grappling rule, which basically says that if you are strong and have "improved grapple" you can attempt to use the thing you're grappling as a "human shield" - gives you a few points more AC and may result in your human shield taking the damage instead

Cheers