Interesting Tidbit on Shields

[Rocmistro]

I found this bit on shields when I was reviewing the rules for weapon ranges:

On Resolving Opening Volleys (page 41):

"If a target is aware of an incoming ranged attack (a warrior advancing to join a confrontation definitely would be) a shield doubles its modifier, as the carrier deftly protects himself.

I just thought that was pretty interesting and it eluded me, obviously, as I didn't retain it.

[Michebugio]

I must admit too that I discovered it quite a while after I started my own campaign

But I wonder if the term shield includes the buckler or not.

Besides the terms, the rationale is that while a shield or a great shield are actually used to cover a fighter's body, a buckler is used differently, as it is primarily meant to deflect incoming blows (and it would require incredible reflexes to actually deflect a volley shot).

[zedturtle]

Good to know... I'd probably include bucklers into the rule, it might not be the most realistic, but it is the most dramatically rewarding.

[Woodclaw]

I must admit too that I discovered it quite a while after I started my own campaign

But I wonder if the term shield includes the buckler or not.

Besides the terms, the rationale is that while a shield or a great shield are actually used to cover a fighter's body, a buckler is used differently, as it is primarily meant to deflect incoming blows (and it would require incredible reflexes to actually deflect a volley shot).

Based on that logic (which is accurate BTW) a buckler won't be of any good against ranged attacks.

[Sprigg]

While it makes sense not to include the buckler, given the general simplicity of the game's rules (and the fact that most players I know would interpret 'buckler' as falling under the umbrella of 'shield'), I'd allow it.

[Rocmistro]

I would as well. Plus, I mean...a buckler is not insignificant in size; there is always a chance an arrow happens to fall in it's path.