Energy Enhancements are too good at +1 (math)

[magic_gathering2001]

Er.....that's the point.

"Is Flaming a +1 or a +2 power?" .....so compare greatsword +3 to a Greatsword +1, flaming.

well then +2 is obviously better and so theoretically that would make energized 1.5?
but practically you have the same problem

 

[The Souljourner]

You're right, I forgot to take into account the fact that the energy damage is also affected by the to-hit rate when talking about damage per swing, and that +5% is a lot bigger difference in damage when you otherwise hit only 50% of the time.

Undo undo... not paying attention....

-The Souljourner

 

[magic_gathering2001]

Whos right

 

[Nail]

...... ..... I am, of course.

 

[Stalker0]

He's saying that while flaming might be slightly better than a +1, its much worse than a +2...so you should keep it in the +1 category.

 

[magic_gathering2001]

Im confused could everyone please just use names

 

[Nail]

He's saying that while flaming might be slightly better than a +1, its much worse than a +2...so you should keep it in the +1 category.

Bingo!

Thanks, Stalker0! Yer much clearer tha' I is. <yuck, yuck>

 

[Jeff Wilder]

Of course you hear quite often about the creative [ab]uses players try with magical storage devices to try and avoid said activation in combat.

Um ... I'm pretty sure the energy enhancement descriptions themselves say that an activated energy weapon can be stored without harming the wielder or the scabbard (or whatever).

 

[Nail]

Um ... I'm pretty sure the energy enhancement descriptions themselves say that an activated energy weapon can be stored without harming the wielder or the scabbard (or whatever).

Not so much.

It is implied, tho':

Flaming: Upon command, a flaming weapon is sheathed in fire. The fire does not harm the wielder. The effect remains until another command is given. A flaming weapon deals an extra 1d6 points of fire damage on a successful hit.

 

[Hypersmurf]

Not so much.

It is implied, tho':

Of course, once you sheathe it, you are no longer 'the wielder'. You're just the guy with a flaming sword resting on his leg.

-Hyp.