Combat Tactics and Dirty Tricks - Pool of Radiance
Jun 14, 2020 · Combat Tactics and Dirty Tricks. As you might have guessed by the title, this section will contain different tactical notes for combat in the game. Most are just basics and good tricks...
The CRPG Addict: Pool of Radiance: Combat - Blogger
Jun 4, 2011 · The combat system developed for Pool of Radiance--and consequently used in all of the Gold Box games--is one of its greatest features. I've been waiting for a properly epic battle in which I can describe all of these features in detail, but since the troll fight, none of the combats have been particularly difficult.
Combat Basics - Pool of Radiance Walkthrough & Guide
Jun 14, 2020 · Combat Basics. This section covers some basics of combat. I will not cover THAC0 or how AC works, other faqs cover them well. This is more of the basics of tactics. A foe with one HP does as...
Choices and Tactics for a Successful Pool of Radiance Game
Fighters can start with up to 200gp, clerics 180gp, thieves 120gp and magic-users 80gp. There is a fair amount of tedium in Pool of Radiance, buying and selling, resting and healing and turn based battles with tons of foes.
The Stack » Pool of Radiance: Combat UI - Wurb
Feb 3, 2010 · Rather, I’ve been putting it off because the combat UI is so abysmal. Combat, unlike navigation, is conducted in a third-person tactical icon-based view, with mechanics similar to playing D&D with miniatures.
Tips for a neophyte who wants to play Pool of Radiance
May 4, 2016 · Speaking of not giving up, specific to Pool of Radiance and the Gold Box series, new players should be encouraged not to throw in the towel too soon when combat is going badly. Monsters have a morale rating, and at some point they might very well break and run or outright surrender if a battle persists for a lengthy amount of rounds.
Pool of Radiance - Guide and Walkthrough - PC - GameFAQs
Nov 7, 2021 · Pool of Radiance is a tactically challenging old-school RPG with a reasonably faithful adaptation of 1st Edition AD&D rules. It was popular in its day, still well-remembered, inspired...
Playing Pool Of Radiance For The First Time - Need Help Please
Aug 16, 2022 · Much of XP comes from loot, so finding treasure, particularly magic items, can give you a lot of experience. I don't recall needing to ever "grind" for XP playing Pool of Radiance.
Gonna play Pool of Radiance for the first time. What’s a ... - Reddit
Aug 2, 2023 · The original Pool of Radiance only has Cleric, Fighter, Magic-User, and Thief. I usually have a party composition of 3 human Fighters (make them male so they can have 18/00 Strength) Fighters, and a human cleric, a human Magic-User, and a Half-Elf Magic-User/Thief.
Spells | Pool of Radiance Wiki | Fandom
In combat, it affects every magic spell and item in an area. In camp it affects every person and item you select. There is a percentage chance of success with this spell depending on the level of the caster and level of the originator of the spell to be dispelled.