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lupushor
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I have always had this question in my head and never manage to find a proper answer for it:
- Why do only fighting skills depend on Dexterity?
Disclaimer: I don't know if I would like myself the changes discussed further for Dexterity. I have no proposal for an actual change. I'm just debating the LOGIC of the system.
Ultima was always based on sound logic. Actions, interactions, skills and even magic have a logical path and outcome.
But I fail to see the logic why Dex does not influences trades like Bard or Thief.
I know that finding room for Dex on a Mage Bard may seem impossible, but if the advantages of a very high dexterity would rock destard like one of the best clubs in Ibiza then maybe one would find a way.
Also, I think a thief leaving me in my underpants in Felucca should be a slick type of character, not an Einstein-Goliath with 100str/10dex/125int.
What would be the change? - Higher Dex leading to better outcome for Bards and Thieves. (haven't thought about other proffesions yet - e.g. Crafters)
How would this affect us? - It would hit hard, no doubt. Some templates may not work anymore, the new system seeming to push toward specialized templates. I won't even start discussing the new suits needed.
Are there any advantages to this besides "logic" ? - Well....this is where you guys come in ...
How would you imagine yourselves playing in this new system?

- Why do only fighting skills depend on Dexterity?
Disclaimer: I don't know if I would like myself the changes discussed further for Dexterity. I have no proposal for an actual change. I'm just debating the LOGIC of the system.
Ultima was always based on sound logic. Actions, interactions, skills and even magic have a logical path and outcome.
But I fail to see the logic why Dex does not influences trades like Bard or Thief.
I know that finding room for Dex on a Mage Bard may seem impossible, but if the advantages of a very high dexterity would rock destard like one of the best clubs in Ibiza then maybe one would find a way.
Also, I think a thief leaving me in my underpants in Felucca should be a slick type of character, not an Einstein-Goliath with 100str/10dex/125int.
What would be the change? - Higher Dex leading to better outcome for Bards and Thieves. (haven't thought about other proffesions yet - e.g. Crafters)
How would this affect us? - It would hit hard, no doubt. Some templates may not work anymore, the new system seeming to push toward specialized templates. I won't even start discussing the new suits needed.
Are there any advantages to this besides "logic" ? - Well....this is where you guys come in ...
