[MUD-Dev] Critique this combat system

[Paul Schwanz]

Britt Green wrote:

> In working on coding a mud from scratch, I've had to come up with
> a new combat system. I'd be thrilled if the sharp-eyed readers of
> this list could provide me with some constructive criticism on
> what I've come up with. Praise is also encouraged! ;)

Well, it certainly looks workable.  I have to say, however, that I'm
not a real big fan of combat based primarily on hit-point attrition.

Where is the strategy or tactics in this combat system?  What
interesting choices do I get to make that can affect the outcome?
Do I get to make any of those choices while I'm fighting?  I think
these are the questions I ask myself to determine if a combat system
goes beyond being mechanically sound to being *fun.* For me, anyway.
YMMV.

Don't get me wrong, though.  Being able to put together a system
where the mechanics make sense (they are functional and balanced) is
important as well, and you seem to have done a decent job of it.
And as they say, fun is different for different people.

--Phinehas


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