Achilles problem

Re: The Achilles problem....

--- In mazesandminotaurs@yahoogroups.com, "hoplitenomad"
<dpeech@...> wrote:
>
> I have encountered an Achilles problem. A PC has an exceptionally
> high EDC that makes the PC unable to be hit.
>
> I was thinking a roll of two 20's in a row.
>
> How would you suggest I rectify the problem?
>

Ahh, the express limits of dice...

I use an opened ended mechanic:

Roll of 20 on a d20 allows you to reroll and add to the 20 before
adding or subtracting modifiers. This is called rolling open ended
up for those Rolemaster fans who're keeping score.

Roll 1 on a d20 means you reroll the d20 and subtract the result
from 1 before adding or subtracting modifiers. This is called
rolling open ended down. Rolling a 20 on the second roll means Eris
has taken a keen interest in the drama and disaster has struck. In
this case the d20 explodes further downward. For Ex: you roll 1
followed by a 20 followed by a 7, the final die roll, before
modifiers would be -26 (1 - 20 - 7 = -26).

Exploding dice are not a new idea but it's worked for my d20 games
as well as my HARP/ROlemaster games for years.

Best!

>>ReaperWolf