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4 months ago ::
Feb 12, 2013 - 7:41PM
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Well, lets see.
Two weapon defense requires 2 different weapons (assuming the 12/17/12 packet). So, two darts wouldn't work.
But, a sling and a dagger WOULD work. If she isn't using the offhand weapon to attack, it seems she's doing it only for style points -- since there seems to be no mechanical benefit. So, personally, I'd leave it as "Min-maxing for style", and leave it alone. But, if it bothers you, tell her the dart won't last a long time as a blocking implement, and after every battle, it's range is 1/2ed. Then, she switches to daggers, and everyone's okay.
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4 months ago ::
Feb 12, 2013 - 7:47PM
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BTW, a quick note: Reading the forums, at least one person argues that TWD should be read as "two different weapons" (RAW) instead of what I thought "two different weapon types" (RAI, or at least, according to me!). So, my first point would be then moot -- though, WOW, if that's the RAI, we should really request they write that more clearly.
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3 months ago ::
Feb 14, 2013 - 10:16AM
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BTW, a quick note: Reading the forums, at least one person argues that TWD should be read as "two different weapons" (RAW) instead of what I thought "two different weapon types" (RAI, or at least, according to me!). So, my first point would be then moot -- though, WOW, if that's the RAI, we should really request they write that more clearly.
I think the intent of the rule is "two separate melee weapons." And I would add "with which the character is proficient." While a dart makes some sense as a parrying tool, as a melee weapon it is an improvised weapon (or was). A sling isn't actually a weapon in its own right. It is a launcher for bullets.
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3 months ago ::
Feb 15, 2013 - 2:59PM
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Jun 17, 2011
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I don't understand why the word "different" or even "separate" is even necessary. Why do they keep insisting on reinventing the wheel? Here's the feat from the 3E SRD:
Two-Weapon Defense
When wielding a double weapon or two weapons (not including natural weapons or unarmed strikes), you gain a +1 shield bonus to your AC.
Replace "shield bonus" with just "bonus" and that's all that needs to be done. The whole business about "wielding a different weapon in each hand" suggests that double weapons aren't included for some reason.
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3 months ago ::
Feb 16, 2013 - 6:02PM
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Apr 14, 2004
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Two-Weapon Defense
When wielding a double weapon or two weapons (not including natural weapons or unarmed strikes), you gain a +1 shield bonus to your AC.
I with you up until the (not including natural weapons or unarmed strikes) part. Why would a whip, sling or an arrow be better than a claw, horns or a fist? Never made sense to me. The monk can punch a hole in a wall but can't deflect blows?
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3 months ago ::
Feb 19, 2013 - 4:31AM
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Jun 17, 2011
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Don't ask me, I didn't write it. My guess is that monks were getting AC through class features, while beasts got heaps of natural armor, so a feat called "two-weapon defense" was a way to bump up ACs for only 2WF users. The other guys didn't need more.
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1 month ago ::
Apr 22, 2013 - 1:34PM
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Some of these threads are just baffling to me, the DM looks at her sheet and says "yeah that wouldn't work with a dart and a sling, how are you even firing your sling how are you loading it? Pick a different feat, you take 4 damage." ... the end.
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