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Sword and Axe

The Anarea Combat System

Dvalin v Balrog

3rd edition (1994-2001) / 4th edition (2021-3)

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Table of Contents (3rd Edition)

A. Definitions and Concepts

B. Melee and Initiative

C. Combat Procedures

D. Hit Location and Damage

E. Armoury

F. Monsters and Others

G. Army Combat

H. Unarmed Combat

Table of Contents (4th Edition)

A. Definitions and Concepts; B. Melee and Initiative; C. Combat Procedures; D. Hit Location and Damage; E. Armoury
E1. Weapon Tables: F. Monsters and Others; G. Army Combat; H. Unarmed Combat

Note that the 4th Edition Rules are being gradually introduced, as sections are rewritten. When playing the 4th Edition, if there is no 4th Edition version of a section of the Rules, the equivalent 3rd Edition section continues to apply.

The following are the main Systems Changes introduced in the 4th Edition:

WS is now in Weapon Classes rather than individual Weapon Types.
The Weapon Tables have been revised, although Taper Axe remains unchanged. Oversized Weapons and Shields have been added for Big Guys and Giants.
W/H (Weapon Handedness) has been revised to include Big Guys' (3/H) and Giants' (4/H) Weapons and to allow certain Fts to wield n/H Weapons with less hands.
Reach is specified for Melee Weapons and Monster (and other) Attacks.
Mithril bonuses have been reduced.
The rules regarding Reinforced Platemail have been clarified and revised, and Dwarvish/Orcish Hardened Platemail specified as Restricted Armour.
1/H Pull to reload a Crossbow requires St ≥ (StN+3) but does not affect A. 1/H Pull takes 1 AMR to reload / 2/H Pull takes 2 AMR to reload.
The chance of interposing a Shield is reduced by + (FtL of Attacker, FRD), which is how it was previously played (but not as how it was stated in the 3rd Edition Rules).

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