Here we go again - tinkering with combat

Yes I know it has all been done before, and you won't see anything not been blogged before by others, but with a new year pending I just can't stop myself.

So...


Part 1:
Dexterity as evade score, shields modify evade score, helmet rules, armor reduces damage (not to hit probability)...

To hit an opponent

To hit an opponent roll a d20 (+ any modifiers) equal to or above an opponents evade score.

Dexterity bonus applies ‘to hit’ (melee and missile)

[Conversion from descending AC for most monsters: Evade score = 19 – AC]

To avoid being hit by an opponent

Evade score                               = Dexterity Score

Small Shield (150cn enc)           = +1 evade vs 1 attack

Large Shield (300cn enc)           = +1 evade vs 2 attacks


Damage

Strength bonus applies to damage from melee, thrown weapons, bows (not crossbows) etc

Armor Class	Damage reduction per die
Leather & padded hood	-1 damage per die
Chain & coif/helmet	-2 damage per die
Platemail & helmet	-3 damage per die
Great Helm	Additional -1 damage, surprised on a 1-3

Notes

A successful hit will always deal a minimum of 1 damage per die.

If head protection is not worn, armor will not reduce the damage of a 2^nd successful attack that round.

Monster List for Labyrinth Lord demonstrates damage reduction not hard to apply to the majority of monster attacks. e.g. 2d8 damage and leather armor would reduce each d8 by 1 (minimum of 1 damage per die)