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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Primitive Screwhead" data-source="post: 6056658" data-attributes="member: 20805">This is a very intriguing idea, and I think could be done as a variant/module that could be very fun to play with. To brainstorm on this, expand with:Characters get one HD per level, size based on their class, and a D6 HD for each + of AC bonus attained {armor, mages armor daily spell, dodge feat bonus, etc..}When the character takes damage, the player can roll any number of remaining HD to ablate the damage and add their chosen stat modifier {or required modifier for things like falling that targets CON or DEX, no using WIS to avoid the falling damage unless you are a monk}If the amount ablated  is more that double the damage you don't lose one of the dice rolled.If the amount ablated is less than the damage rolled, you suffer a wound.If the amount ablated is less than half the damage rolled, you suffer two wounds.If you have more wounds than your current level, you are disabled.If you suffer a wound while disabled, you fall unconscious.If you suffer a wound while unconscious, you die.In combat healing can restore HD or grant temp HD, wounds can only be healed out of combat.Special attacks may inflict two wounds if not ablated, and three if the damage is double the HD rollThe disadvantage and advantage mechanic could be tweaked to apply to damage/ablation instead of things like the 4e 'Weakened' condition or wraith form.Monsters play by the same rule but generally only have 3 to 6 wound points remaining. This allows you to encounter previously wounded creatures without making them complete class cannons. Minions would only be able to handle 1 wound before being disabled, but could still have tons of HD.  'Stock' monsters could deal static damage in order to let DM's run things smoother.This gives you another lever to play with regards to the deadliness of combat and another widget to hang special effects off of.Definitely ramps up the unpredictability of combat while keeping the core of the DnD mechanics in play.</blockquote>

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