Re: [ogf-d20-l] Simple question(s)

[Doug Meerschaert]

Max Skibinsky wrote:

> 1. What attacker *size* adjustment doing in *ranged* attack bonus?
> Testcase 1: Hill giant & halfling of similar skill & dex engage in archery contest 
>vs. medium-size
> target at 200 ft using same bow. halfling win most of the time because of permanent 
>+2 bonus vs.
> giant just for being small.

Well, yeah.  Try and hit a car.  now, try and hit a barn.  The barn is 
easier.

The size modifier reflects that it's easier to hit something that's big, 
and if you're smaller, that big thing looks a LOT bigger.

> Testcase 2: NBA players should consist only of dwarves and halflings because of 
>inherited penalties
> for large humans at throwing ball in the basket (as ranged attack)

Dwarves are medium size.

Gnomes and halflings are small--but they also both have a -2 to str.


DM