Forbidden Paths - Battle Explained Below is a table of all the Race/Profession combinations currently available for play in Forbidden Paths. The numbers to the right of each combination describe that character's beginning stats in each of the given areas. For example, a Dwarf/Warrior begins with 100 health points (the highest possible), 40 attack, 50 defense, and so on. Note that since mana is used to cast spells, this non-magic wielding character has no points in that column. Characters can increase their stats in any and/or all categories where they start with at least 1 (one) point. Individual characters will increase as they gain experience - and I will award the points when and how I deem appropriate (if you whine to me about this I am likely to pit your character against a very high level baddie). Race Profession Health Attack Defense Mana Charisma MagicRes Dwarf Engineer 95 25 35 0 5 5 Dwarf Warrior 100 40 50 0 5 5 Elf Cleric 65 10 15 80 35 20 Elf Diplomat 65 10 10 0 75 10 Elf Mage 65 10 10 80 30 25 Elf Rogue 70 40 30 0 40 10 Faerie Nymph 50 5 5 100 50 50 Faerie Sprite 50 5 5 100 50 50 Gnome Thief 65 20 15 0 45 10 Gnome Tracker 65 15 15 0 35 10 Human Necromancer 70 15 10 70 30 20 Human Priest 70 10 15 70 35 20 Human Rogue 80 35 35 0 35 10 Human Thief 80 30 25 0 45 10 Human Warrior 85 50 40 0 10 10 Battles/attacks are categorized into three types: SIMPLE (hand-to-hand combat), DISTANCE (shooting an arrow or throwing an object), and MAGIC (involving magic). I will explain simple battles below, while distance and magic attacks are explained elsewhere. Each simple battle will be limited to no more than two attackers and two defenders (eg. 1:1 or 1:2 or 2:1 or 2:2). I will calculate the outcome of each simple battle using a program that inputs the attacker(s) data: health percentage (how much of their maximum health do they currently have - ie. are they wounded), attack skill, defense skill, weapon and armor percentages, and a few randomizations for reality's sake; and compares that data to the similar data for the defender(s). Possible battle outcomes include the defender(s) losing health points (and dying if they go into the negative), the attacker(s) losing health points, or neither losing health points. The exact manner in which I determine everything is somewhat complicated, so suffice it to say that the stronger your character is and the better weapons and armor he carries, the better chance he has to prevail in battle (well, duh). Also, as a bit of a twist, the attacker will only lose one-half of the health points he normally would when the defender retaliates (an automatic response to an attack). Furthermore, some characters would prefer to run rather than do battle in some cases, and depending on thier abilities, may be able to escape an attack. If you ever have a legitimate question as to why a battle turned out like it did, you can contact me and I will try to help you understand better. Until then just remember, in simple combat the bigger, meaner, stronger, and tougher you are the better your chances of coming out on top. Return to top of page Story - A brief history Characters - A description of the characters available Magic - An explanation of magic Invitation - Info about joining the game and a form to submit a character Players' Page - A resource and info page for players, lurkers, and visitors Chat - Forbidden Paths now has its very own chat page! Map - A map of the land