The Strategic Review by Summer 1975

Author:Summer 1975
Format: epub

MEDIEVAL POLE ARMS The ranger so tracking must have observed the monster no more than six turns previously when in dungeon situations. On the outdoor he has a basic 90% chance of following a trail, with a 10% reduction for every day old the signs are. Because of their ability to track Rangers also are difficult to surprise, requiring a roll of 1 instead of 1 or 2. All Rangers gain a special advantage when fighting against monsters of the Giant Class (Kobolds - Giants). For each level they have gained they add +1 to their damage die against these creatures, so a 1st Level Ranger adds +1, a 2nd Level +2, and so on. Upon reaching the 8th and higher levels. Rangers begin to accrue a number of advantages besides the use of spells already indicated. +From 2-24 followers will join the character as soon as 9th level is attained by him. These followers are detailed later. +Ranger-Knights are able to employ magic items which heal or cure disease, including scrolls. +Ranger-Lords are able to employ all devices which deal with Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, ESP, Telepathy, Telekenesis, and Teleportation, including scrolls. Drawbacks which apply to the 8th and higher levels are: -The 4 experience points for every 3 earned bonus is lost. - Followers who are killed cannot be replaced, although regular mercenaries can be. -As already mentioned, if a Ranger turns Neutral or Chaotic he loses all benefits of the class, becoming an ordinary Fighting Man. Special Followers: For each of the 2-24 followers the Ranger gains a dice roll must be made to determine what the follower is. Further dice rolls to determine type, class, and/or level will also be necessary. Type Class (Men Only) _ 01-60 Man 01 - SO Fighter 61 - 75 Elf or Half-Elf 51 - 75 Cleric 76 - 90 Dwarf 75 - 95 Magic-User 91 - 99 2 Hobbits 95 - 00 Thief 00 Extraordinary (see below) A SPECIAL FEATURE THIS ISSUE WHICH COMBINES THE REGULAR COLUMNS THE ARMORY AND CASTLE & CRUSADE By Gary Gygax Medieval infantry employed a variety of weapons, most of which were simple and inexpensive to manufacture, and most with long shafts to do either or both of the following: - Provide sufficient force to cleave through armor: - Keep mounted enemies at a distance and inflict wounds upon them if possible. As was discussed in the last issue, the spear, unless lengthened to pike length, was generally unsuitable for either of these purposes, and the pike was found too difficult to handle in large formations in most cases. So a variety of pole arms gradually developed; and the common infantry, levies, and peasants were typically armed with mixtures of such weapons. A sketch and short description of some of the more common types of Medieval pole arms is given below. Thereafter, a table giving the scores required for each of these pole arms as an addition to the CHAINMAIL “Man-To-Man” Melee Table is shown. VOULGE BARDICHE

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