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Point #1: whenever you write something that is d20 system/OGL the default assumption is that the SRD contains the standing orders unless the new rules explicitly contradict it. That is the entire point of having an OGL in the first place. So players can pick up a new system quickly becuse most of the rules are the same. Conan doesn't include any rules on being Blown Away. Does that mean that a character can stand in a hurrican with no problem? No, it means you consult the SRD. Conan doesn't include rules for heat exhaustion, or starvation, or suffocation/drowning, it doesn't include rules for the nauseated, sickened, or staggered conditions. Do all these things not exist? Check the SRD.
Point #2: I guess I wasn't clear enough above so I will repeat myself. The Conan rules do not specifically include a minimum damage after DR = 1 pt rule. Check what Conan says on pg 159 and then tell me if this looks familiar
((damage rolled + any bonuses - any penalties) with a minimum of 1 pt) - DR
And if you want to argue that Conan changes that rule then you are going to have to cite some other pasage than what is on pg 159 (hint: there isn't any) because we know the the Damage section on pg 159 is refering to damage before DR is applied.
Like I said before, if you like the idea of DR reducing damage to a minimum of 1 instead of a minimum of 0 then go ahead and do it (I wouldn't do it but I'm also not running your game). But don't think that it is the RAW. People who come here looking for information about the correct interpretation of the rules should walk away with the correct answer so that they can make up their own mind if they like the RAW or somebodys house rules better. Informed decisions are always better.
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Point #1: whenever you write something that is d20 system/OGL the default assumption is that the SRD contains the standing orders unless the new rules explicitly contradict it. That is the entire point of having an OGL in the first place. So players can pick up a new system quickly becuse most of the rules are the same. Conan doesn't include any rules on being Blown Away. Does that mean that a character can stand in a hurrican with no problem? No, it means you consult the SRD. Conan doesn't include rules for heat exhaustion, or starvation, or suffocation/drowning, it doesn't include rules for the nauseated, sickened, or staggered conditions. Do all these things not exist? Check the SRD.
Point #2: I guess I wasn't clear enough above so I will repeat myself. The Conan rules do not specifically include a minimum damage after DR = 1 pt rule. Check what Conan says on pg 159 and then tell me if this looks familiar
Thats right. The entire section on damage, including the Minimum Damage rule, is a copy/paste form the SRD. The Minimum Damage rule has always been there and has never prevented DR from negating damage. The equation has always been that on a successful hit your damage is:SRD said:DAMAGE
When your attack succeeds, you deal damage. The type of weapon used determines the amount of damage you deal. Effects that modify weapon damage apply to unarmed strikes and the natural physical attack forms of creatures.
Damage reduces a target’s current hit points.
Minimum Damage: If penalties reduce the damage result to less than 1, a hit still deals 1 point of damage.
Strength Bonus: When you hit with a melee or thrown weapon, including a sling, add your Strength modifier to the damage result. A Strength penalty, but not a bonus, applies on attacks made with a bow that is not a composite bow.
Off-Hand Weapon: When you deal damage with a weapon in your off hand, you add only 1/2 your Strength bonus.
Wielding a Weapon Two-Handed: When you deal damage with a weapon that you are wielding two-handed, you add 1-1/2 times your Strength bonus. However, you don’t get this higher Strength bonus when using a light weapon with two hands.
Multiplying Damage: Sometimes you multiply damage by some factor, such as on a critical hit. Roll the damage (with all modifiers) multiple times and total the results. Note: When you multiply damage more than once, each multiplier works off the original, unmultiplied damage.
Exception: Extra damage dice over and above a weapon’s normal damage are never multiplied.
Ability Damage: Certain creatures and magical effects can cause temporary ability damage (a reduction to an ability score).
((damage rolled + any bonuses - any penalties) with a minimum of 1 pt) - DR
And if you want to argue that Conan changes that rule then you are going to have to cite some other pasage than what is on pg 159 (hint: there isn't any) because we know the the Damage section on pg 159 is refering to damage before DR is applied.
Like I said before, if you like the idea of DR reducing damage to a minimum of 1 instead of a minimum of 0 then go ahead and do it (I wouldn't do it but I'm also not running your game). But don't think that it is the RAW. People who come here looking for information about the correct interpretation of the rules should walk away with the correct answer so that they can make up their own mind if they like the RAW or somebodys house rules better. Informed decisions are always better.
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