A proposed change to barb crit rage

[krud]

Why does a crittical hit have to be a weakness in an enemies defense. In my head if my barb was to say slam his great ax into your chest with such force that buried it nearly to the handle that would critticly damage you. Though I guess having an 8 to 10 inch gash about 7 or 8 inches deep probably would conistute a weakness in your deffense.

Actually, that situation fits the description of seeker more than extended crit. More force (seeker bonus damage) gives more chance for a critical hit (seeker confirm crit bonus). Somehow, I don't think many barbarians would settle for that, however.

[Invalid_86]

Another argument against critical rage- just plain overkill.

A normal person, of normal strength, that gets a good solid hit on someone with a weapon actually needs relatively little muscle to maim or kill. Beyond that it quickly becomes overkill.

True, rage might help you get that six inch deep wound in a chest that's a good nine inches long- a solid critical hit- but truth be told a wound half that size would probably take out most characters.