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== Weapon Roundtime == |
== Weapon Roundtime == |
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=== Melee Weapon Roundtime Variables === |
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There are multiple variables that go into determine the Roundtime of any given weapon: |
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Under DR 3.0 the combat system calculates two separate potential roundtimes each time that you attack. One is based upon your individual statistics, the other is based upon the style of attack being used (a lunge has a longer roundtime than a jab). Once both of these roundtimes has been determined, the least favorable of the two is enacted.<br /> |
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# Weapon class (light/medium/heavy/twohanded) |
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# Balance and Suitedness of the weapon (see [[Appraisal_skill#Weapons|appraisal]] to convert appraisal text to number form) |
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# Strength and Agility of the individual |
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The closest equation to express this relationship is: |
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::'''Style-based Roundtime:'''<br /> |
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::Effective Strength = ((Strength x Suitedness) + (Agility x Balance)) / (Strength + Agility) |
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:::The style-based roundtime is first and foremost effected by the actual style of attack utilized (a lunge takes longer to enact than a jab). To achieve the minimum possible style-based roundtime one must increase their ranks in that [[:Category:Weapon_skillset|weapon skill]]. It will take more ranks to accomplish this with heavier, slower weapons.<ref>[[Post:Combat_3.0_Update_-_02/06/2012_-_08:16]]</ref> |
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::'''Weight-based Roundtime:'''<br /> |
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:::The weight-based minimum roundtime possible is dependent upon the weapon class and the weight of the weapon. To reduce this roundtime one must increase their [[Strength]].<br /> |
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"The weight reduction is pretty much linear. Raise your strength, your weapon speed should also increase." (DR-Dartenian) |
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===Weapon minimum roundtimes=== |
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Each class of weapon has a minimum RT which it can achieve for each attack type, beyond which only special abilities can reduce it. |
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# Edged and blunt weapons share identical roundtimes for any given weight of weapon. |
# Edged and blunt weapons share identical roundtimes for any given weight of weapon. |
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# Special abilities may allow certain guilds to attain RTs below the minimum. |
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# Numerous kinds of attacks share the same roundtimes as well: |
# Numerous kinds of attacks share the same roundtimes as well: |
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::* JAB and FEINT share a roundtime |
::* JAB and FEINT share a roundtime |
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Revision as of 14:40, 1 August 2016
Roundtime is the in-game term for the activity lockout timer that is incurred when certain actions are performed. Some actions will always incur a roundtime, such as swinging a weapon in combat or perceiving mana streams; some actions will never incur a roundtime (roleplaying verbs etc) and others may or may not incur roundtime depending on the player's skill and success in performing the action (climbing, tending wounds etc). Additionally, some actions may only be taken when the player is not under roundtime and others may be taken whether in roundtime or not.
During roundtime an adventurer is vulnerable to attack since he or she can not properly retaliate or escape until the roundtime has elapsed.
Frequently abbreviated as RT.
Weapon Roundtime
Melee Weapon Roundtime Variables
There are multiple variables that go into determine the Roundtime of any given weapon:
- Weapon class (light/medium/heavy/twohanded)
- Balance and Suitedness of the weapon (see appraisal to convert appraisal text to number form)
- Strength and Agility of the individual
The closest equation to express this relationship is:
- Effective Strength = ((Strength x Suitedness) + (Agility x Balance)) / (Strength + Agility)
Melee Weapons Minimum Roundtimes per Attack Type
- Edged and blunt weapons share identical roundtimes for any given weight of weapon.
- Special abilities may allow certain guilds to attain RTs below the minimum.
- Numerous kinds of attacks share the same roundtimes as well:
- JAB and FEINT share a roundtime
- DRAW is a unique attack
- SLICE, SWING, THRUST, SLAM and PUMMEL all share a roundtime
- CHOP BASH, LUNGE and SWEEP all share a roundtime
Type Jab Draw Slice Chop Light 1 2 2-3* 2-3* Medium 1 2 3 3 Heavy 2 3 4 4 Twohanders** 2 3 4 5
* There is unavoidable variability between 2 and 3 second RTs for these attacks with Light weaponry
** Includes polearms and staves
Minimum Roundtimes for Brawling Attack Types (Non-Grappled)
Claw Elbow Gouge Kick Punch Slap 2 2 1 3 2 2
Minimum Roundtimes for Brawling Attack Types (Grappled)
Tackle Grab Bite Knee Claw Elbow Gouge Punch 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 2
Minimum Roundtimes for Thrown Weapons per Attack Type
Type Lob Throw Hurl Heavy Thrown 2 3 4 Light Thrown 1 2 3
Crossbow Load Roundtime Reductions
Light Crossbow
First 1-Second Reduction:
*Note: Numbers above are when the load time is reduced 100% of the time. The load time can first be infrequently reduced at 200 ranks and gradually becomes more frequent until 250 ranks when it is constant.
Second 1-Second Reduction:
Heavy Crossbow
First Reduction:
Second Reduction:
Third Reduction:
Arbalest
First Reduction:
Second Reduction:
Third Reduction:
Fourth Reduction (14 seconds):