I like the new weapon size rules.

[SpuneDagr]

Say what you will, but I, for one, like the new weapon size rules. I like that there is a whole arsenal of weapons that can be scaled up or down to any size you wish. (I know you could do it before, but now it's standard practice.)

My halfling (or ogre) can use a bastard sword now! Scaling the bastard sword up and down was a bit problematic before, what with the somewhat limited damage scaling rules.

I like that a fighter can use a really friggin' big sword if he wants to, with a penalty, of course.

Just step back and look at all of this objectively. If this was the orignal system WotC had come up with for the weapons, nobody would have a problem. People only dislike it because it's different. You might then say, "Why does it have to be different?" Why change it if the other way was fine? In my opinion, this system is an improvement that allows you options not available before (see above).

That's what 3.5 is about! Expansion and clarification. Let's not get into whether or not 3.5 should have been made at all - that's a topic for another time (read: months ago).

 

[MerricB]

I like them a lot as well, although they did make a couple of omissions.

Can someone explain the sizing rules for MISSILE weapons (e.g. sling, bow, crossbow) to me? As in, what size creatures can use them?

Cheers!

 

[Bagpuss]

Stone him!

 

[Kirowan]

I like them a lot as well, although they did make a couple of omissions.

Can someone explain the sizing rules for MISSILE weapons (e.g. sling, bow, crossbow) to me? As in, what size creatures can use them?

Cheers!

I contacted WotC customer service about this one actually. Check the thread here.

Nick

 

[MerricB]

Thanks!

(Does anyone have a 3.5E clarification/errata page yet? Perhaps I should start one up?)

Cheers!

 

[Kirowan]

Here is a link for that. I wouldn't bother too much with it. I'm sure WotC will have one out fairly soon.

The people in the Rules forum have been sending errata in regularly since the books came out.

Nick

 

[MerricB]

Heh - I feel good. Gwendolyn Kestrel just e-mailed me back about the Zombie errata I reported - yes, the template should give all Zombies DR 5/slashing. (MM pg 266)

So, WotC are paying attention to the errata reports!



Cheers!

 

[The Traveler]

My halfling (or ogre) can use a bastard sword now! Scaling the bastard sword up and down was a bit problematic before, what with the somewhat limited damage scaling rules.

Except that it's functionally a longsword, as it has the same threat range and damage. Weilded two-handed, it's a martial weapon.

Before, a Halfling could weild a longsword two-handed for the same results. The exact same results. The only thing you've gained is the ability to weild it one-handed if you want to blow an exotic proficiency on it. I don't see your halfling getting that much of a tangible benefit from the new rules in this example.

 

[Mark Chance]

Stone him!

I'll do better than that! Evil cat, attack!

 

[MerricB]

Re: Re: I like the new weapon size rules.

Except that it's functionally a longsword, as it has the same threat range and damage. Weilded two-handed, it's a martial weapon.

Before, a Halfling could weild a longsword two-handed for the same results. The exact same results. The only thing you've gained is the ability to weild it one-handed if you want to blow an exotic proficiency on it. I don't see your halfling getting that much of a tangible benefit from the new rules in this example.

I agree.

What the Halfling gained was...
* a "light" dagger"
* a greatsword dealing d10 damage.

Cheers!