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The Great Al · Jul 14, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56

ok, i have seen shields that say something like, received damage -1, -2, etc...what exactly does this mean? is it something like, if you're faced against an 11-22 wand, and normally you'd get 22 damage, you get 20? or if a spell casted would cause 40 damage, it only causes 38?

The Sensei · Jul 14, 2005, 11:26 PM // 23:26

The recieve damage -2, give you a base damage reduction of 2. So the answer is you are correct in your thinking. On the other hand I am not sure if the damage reduction applies to damage that ignores armor. You will have to get that info from someone else, sorry.

The
Sensei

Ensign · Jul 15, 2005, 12:17 AM // 00:17

The -2 damage from a shield applies to all damage, including damage that ignores armor. That is not the case with either Absorption runes or Knight's armor.

Peace,
-CxE

teny10 · Jul 15, 2005, 01:31 AM // 01:31

The dmg reduction from the shields applies to all dmg and is final. Kinda like direct dmg but goes the other way. Say after all the "calculations" and you should receive 35 dmg, if your shield has a -2 dmg reduction, you will only receive 33 dmg.

pearhk · Jul 15, 2005, 03:24 AM // 03:24

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Originally Posted by The Sensei

The recieve damage -2, give you a base damage reduction of 2. So the answer is you are correct in your thinking. On the other hand I am not sure if the damage reduction applies to damage that ignores armor. You will have to get that info from someone else, sorry.

The
Sensei

lol, find a source b4 u say so
dun give write down what u feel which may not be true

Jul 14, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56	#1
The Great Al Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: ALOA Profession: E/Me	received damage (stupid question) ok, i have seen shields that say something like, received damage -1, -2, etc...what exactly does this mean? is it something like, if you're faced against an 11-22 wand, and normally you'd get 22 damage, you get 20? or if a spell casted would cause 40 damage, it only causes 38?

Jul 15, 2005, 12:17 AM // 00:17	#3
Ensign Just Plain Fluffy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Berkeley, CA Guild: Idiot Savants	The -2 damage from a shield applies to all damage, including damage that ignores armor. That is not the case with either Absorption runes or Knight's armor. Peace, -CxE __________________ Don't argue with idiots. They bring you to their level and beat you with experience.

Jul 14, 2005, 11:26 PM // 23:26	#2
The Sensei Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Brotherhood of the Horrati Profession: Mo/Me	The recieve damage -2, give you a base damage reduction of 2. So the answer is you are correct in your thinking. On the other hand I am not sure if the damage reduction applies to damage that ignores armor. You will have to get that info from someone else, sorry. The Sensei

Jul 15, 2005, 01:31 AM // 01:31	#4
teny10 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Servants of Fortuna Profession: W/Mo	The dmg reduction from the shields applies to all dmg and is final. Kinda like direct dmg but goes the other way. Say after all the "calculations" and you should receive 35 dmg, if your shield has a -2 dmg reduction, you will only receive 33 dmg.