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From: dave@uwvax.ARPA
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Subject: Re: Thieves Backstab
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Date: Fri, 17-Aug-84 10:59:30 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 17 10:59:30 1984
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Let's not forget that the PH and DMG are *guidelines*, not laws (it wouldn't
be fun if they were laws, now would it?).  If it makes sense to allow
the backstab concept for throwing (it does to me), then allow it.  If you
want to decrease damage/to-hit for the throw vs. direct attack, then do it.
If you add a new weapon, are you going to exclude it from being used in
backstabbing (assuming you allow the thief to use it) just because the PH
doesn't mention it?

In any case, if you and group you game with decide to allow using a sling,
etc. in a 'backstab' attack, then you are following the rules, because you
make the rules, and your GM enforces them.  Guidelines are just that,
guidelines.

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Dave Cohrs @ wisconsin
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