http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29619177/Some_Newbie_questionsHi all!Sorry for posting newbie questions - I'm new to D&D....well, after a 25-year break! Some things in 4th ed are still foxing me a bit and I wonder if you can help.1. Do you get cover saves for magic spells?2. When you add strength modifier to athttp://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29619177/Some_Newbie_questions?post_id=527884997#527884997Thanks all for the swift replies - I've been playing Warhammer 40K for a few years now and some terms crept into my original posting. That and writing it at about 1am local time ......apologies for my ineptitude but many thanks for coming to the rescWed, 09 Jan 2013 05:17:50 -0600http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29619177/Some_Newbie_questions?post_id=527877695#527877695yup :DTue, 08 Jan 2013 18:48:16 -0600http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29619177/Some_Newbie_questions?post_id=527877297#527877297SA is 2 dice ;)Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:23:44 -0600http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29619177/Some_Newbie_questions?post_id=527864183#527864183Standard rogue = +9 to hit for 1d4+1d8+5+3 = 15Standard fighter = +8 to hit for 1d8+4 = 8.5That's really not far off twice.Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:06:35 -0600http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29619177/Some_Newbie_questions?post_id=527863285#527863285Twice is overstating things, particularly for new players and low-level characters. More, but not twice.Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:40:14 -0600