Blunts...

[Null]

Fatties, Joints and etcetera. Oi!
While that's all nice I've noticed that the blunt weapon special attack, namely "Brain" seems to do much less damage than a Strong attack, which I normally use. I would do anywhere from 14 - 30 damage with Strong attack, but Brain attack never got me more than 10 points.

Swords have Spin, Axes have Cleave (very nice) and missile weapons have Cripple, but Blunts are sort of stunted. Just wondering if it was intended this way. I gave blunt weapon skill to my main fighter in the hopes of having him bash some brains out in the latter part of the game, however to my dissappointment he seems to gently tap the opponents on their foreheads instead of smashing them in.

-Cheers, Null

 

[thathmew]

Brain attacks work a little differently, i.e. a successful "braining" will stun an opponent removing AP's from them as well as doing damage. The damage will always be done regardless of the stun factor succeeding, when successful the amount of AP's removed is based on the damage, it is possible with a good blow to stun an opponent for a round or two.

You should get the message "x looks stunned." when it's successful.
-mat

 

[Null]

I see. Blimey.

 

[thathmew]

yeah I probably need to rename it. Originally it was a damage + instakill possibility, but after playing I found the stunning was more fun and a more interesting tactical option.

-mat