Why is Divine Might so short?

[wax_on_wax_off]

Paladin Divine Might I: Adds +2 to damage (equivalent of +4 STR, -2 to-hit)
Paladin Divine Might II: Adds +4 to damage (equivalent of +8 STR, -4 to-hit)
Paladin Divine Might III: Adds +6 to damage (equivalent of +12 STR, -6 to-hit)
Paladin Divine Might VI: Adds +8 to damage (equivalent of +16 STR, -8 to-hit)

This isn't really accurate. For a Sword and Board Paladin, sure.

However, for a THF'ing paladin it is:
Paladin Divine Might I: Adds +2 to damage (equivalent of +3 STR, w/out the AB)
Paladin Divine Might II: Adds +4 to damage (equivalent of +6 STR, w/out the AB)
Paladin Divine Might III: Adds +6 to damage (equivalent of +8 STR, w/out the AB)
Paladin Divine Might VI: Adds +8 to damage (equivalent of +10 STR, w/out the AB)

Due to the 1.5x mechanic. Obviously this depends on what strength tiers would be reached with but it is a rough equivalent.

For a TWF'ing paladin it is more difficult, but I'll try:
Paladin Divine Might I: Adds +2 to damage (equivalent of +5 STR, w/out the AB)
Paladin Divine Might II: Adds +4 to damage (equivalent of +10 STR, w/out the AB)
Paladin Divine Might III: Adds +6 to damage (equivalent of +16 STR, w/out the AB)
Paladin Divine Might VI: Adds +8 to damage (equivalent of +22 STR, w/out the AB)

This is pretty rough but I found it benefited me just to think of it in that context. The strength bonuses here aren't considering a difference in proc rate (+10% doublestrike, 80% offhand, 30% difference). Taking that into account would lower it a fair bit but not sure how to add that up (or if it needs to be added up different).

[Falco_Easts]

Seems to me making the duration based on CHA (the way Rage is based on CON) would be fair; IIRC that's how it works in the NWN games. [Different strokes `n all, but still based on the same D&D 3.x rules.]

I like this idea.

I wouldn't mind seeing it like Exalted Smite. The more ranks in Exalted Smite you have, the shorter the Cooldown duration for the Smite.

Likewise, the higher tiers of Divine Might, the Shorter the Caster Animation/Longer the Duration/Both? -- Which, would actually make it Charisma Based, since you need a certain Base Charisma to unlock the various tiers.

And this one.

[eulogy098]

I made a new post in the "suggestion" area, seems more appropriate. support it, comment, add to or criticize here---


http://forums.ddo.com/showthread.php?t=317925

[-Zyxas-]

Hmmm.... My thoughts:

Having 1/2/3/4 mins based on tier acquired is a bit much. Either the Cha mod bonus or boost by 1 minute total from 2-4, ie 20 sec each tier starting at 1 min.

Or a really neat idea! Have it sort of like a stance, you toggle it, every minute it drains 1 turn, and when you turn it off it takes a the turn for the minute if you were at 30sec or more in that minute of it. That way it's still one minute, but it requires less management. EDIT: if it's the first or second active minute, it takes the turn no matter what when turned off so you can't abuse the timer - there should be a buff icon yet, but shows elapsed time (so you can turn off at like 50-59sec into a minute).

[Phidius]

...Or a really neat idea! Have it sort of like a stance, you toggle it, every minute it drains 1 turn, and when you turn it off it takes a the turn for the minute if you were at 30sec or more in that minute of it. That way it's still one minute, but it requires less management. EDIT: if it's the first or second active minute, it takes the turn no matter what when turned off so you can't abuse the timer - there should be a buff icon yet, but shows elapsed time (so you can turn off at like 50-59sec into a minute).

As a melee radiant servant, I fully endorse this idea