The Balance of Armament - Dice Distribution within the RWoGH

Within the spectrum of role-playing you must find a measurement system that allows you to define what is a successful or failing action.  Specifically in combat, this is a vital requirement so that strengths, and abilities may be gauged by a system.  Through the years of observation and calculation, the dice system came about.

The battle system, based on 2d# (2 dice, a # of sides dependent on your abilities/registration) will go as follows:

 
Roll Result
0-14 0 Damage
15-19 1 Damage
20-24 2 Damage
25-29 3 Damage
30 4 Damage
 

The above table identifies the equivalent rolls made through the dice given throughout the system of Gor.  It is an accepted fact that free women and slaves roll 2d20, basic male combatants (non-warriors, or other castes) roll 2d21, and within the system of the Rarii (Warriors) the base shall follow the distribution of armament, reserved to the Registered Warriors of Gorean Honor:

 
Dice Explanation
2d22

2d22 is the allocation given to Warriors who are still in training.  These are Warriors who are still in the process of application.  

2d23

2d23 is the allocation given to Registered Warriors.  Those who are in the first six months of their status of registry within the RWoGH receive 2d23.

2d24

2d24 is the maximum allocation given to Registered Warriors.  It signifies that the registered Warrior has been active, and excelled within the Caste for a period equal to or exceeding six (6) mun months.

 

In the interests of realism, the Registered Warriors of Gorean Honor have decided to disavow and no longer recognize dice above 2d24.  Those who have had 2d25 within the caste will be reduced to 2d24.  Let it be reiterated, 2d25 is not recognized by the RWoGH, any registered member seen using such dice as a reference to the RWoGH will have their registry placed in jeopardy with the Chairs of the Caste.

Those who have as of yet to receive 2d24 may receive those armament's within the prior guideline's dictation of six months per RCC approval. It is strongly recommended that the new guideline's be enforced, however per the satisfaction for fair measure it can be allowed for the prior guideline's to still apply to those warriors who are still in their training to Mastery of their skill. Regardless, it is the decision of the individual RCC how and when these matters occur.

The official word of the RWoGH for dice recognition throughout Gor is the following:

 
Dice Individual/Caste Classification
2d20 Free Women, Slaves, Outlaws
2d21 Non-Registered Combatants (Assassins, etc.), Slavers, Pirates, Builders, Scribes, Healers 
2d22 Applicant Pending / Training RWoGH
2d23 Registered RWoGH Rarius
2d24 Registered RWoGH Rarius - Mastery Level
2d25 -Not Recognized-
2d26 Young Kur
2d27 Adult Kur (Abandoned or Sick)
2d28 Adult Savage Kur (Military)
2d29 Adult Savage Kur (Commander)
2d30 Adult Savage Kur (Leader)
 

A +1 modifier is permitted for mounted combat.  Mounted combat entailing a tarn or kaiila, giving the Rarius an advantage of attacking with a moving object.  Be aware that the Rarius still utilizes his armament if he is attacking with a crossbow, or whatnot, the actual additional +1 (illustrated, by a tarnsman received 2d24 when he is allocated 2d23 on foot, as per standard registry) is only for the attacking beast.  Thus the attack roll which is higher is, for example, the tarns claws sinking into its prey.

In addition, let it be known that the RWoNC, (the registry of Warriors of Non-Caste) is not acknowledged by the RWoGH.  The ideal that a Warrior can exist without Caste is completely ludicrous, and antithesis to the foundation of Gor. 

 

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