Posted by Proud Blade(VIP) on May 5, 2000 at 18:46:00:
In Reply to: questions/comments.... anyone have ansers to this stuff (text) posted by Someone on May 5, 2000 at 14:38:42:
> Assassins should have backstab.. but not dual bs... why don't they?
Because they have assassinate, which can be better. There is a value in keeping all classes as unique as possible.
> Dual backstab really throws the game off balance-- at hero vs hero most thieves can kill--even a dwarf-- with just their backstabs-- isn't that a bit cheap?
If you are unprepared (no resist, sanct, shields, stone skin, etc.), yes, dual bs will hurt you real bad. But blackjack doesn't last so long, so they can't wait for such things to drop. At hero, I'd much rather be blackjacked than slept by a necromancer or bard, or hit with a successful hold person. (unbind if necessary, flee, quaff/cast to recall)
> Thieves should have some.. not all... some of the dagger specs-- the simpler ones.. why don't they?
Thieves aren't warriors. Warrior dagger specs should be much better fighters than thieves in a stand-up brawl. Thieves excel at other things.