Damage by HD in OSE/Od&d

[John R Davis]

I was also tinkering (i.e. using currently) in two games the idea of a shield being able to be "sundered", whereby it is destroyed, but ignores the damage done on that hit. So a shield bearer could use it for a big hit, or when they're down to a couple Hp, etc. The +2 would probably work since the shield provides a pretty big benefit (albeit one time, unless you bring multiple shields - but watch that weight!).

Works that way in Black Hack iirc & in the Talisman RPG

 

[Andvari]

Does the OSE advanced book expand on weapons and damage?

Advanced Fantasy has rules for dual wielding and a simple weapon proficiency system. But no direct change to the weapons themselves.
Variable weapon damage already exists in the OSE basic rules. (1d6 for a short sword, 1d8 for a regular sword, 1d10 for a polearm, etc.)

 

[kenada]

Carcass Crawler #3 adds some new weapons and armor inspired by AD&D. It was released to backers of the new boxed sets a while back, but it’s not yet available generally. There are some new weapon qualities, but nothing is particularly different with how they do damage.

 

[Cruentus]

I have an eye out for when Carcass Crawler #3 is available. I have #1 and have adopted some of that material into my game (thieves skills to d6, some of the classes). I'd like to see the weapons and armor, and qualities from #3. I also have the Dolmenwood materials (Patreon), which codifies much of the Carcass Crawlers, and is chock full of great ideas.