Trapmaking - very simple question

[SpiritofAlba]

I know that DD skill determines the DC of magical traps. But is it your DD skill when you craft the trap at the workstation, or your DD skill when you actually set the trap in the dungeon?

[Kwyjibo]

I know that DD skill determines the DC of magical traps. But is it your DD skill when you craft the trap at the workstation, or your DD skill when you actually set the trap in the dungeon?

I don't think DD is used when making traps, honestly I've never checked.

Your DD skill is used when you set traps, and taking Improved Traps from the Mechanic enhancements improves the DC of your traps.

I've only ever made and used web traps and haven't had any trouble nabbing monsters all the way through LH. Can't really remember trying any traps in LE content.

[cdbd3rd]

I don't think DD is used when making traps, honestly I've never checked.

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I'm gonna /second that^^. Trap-making at the Device is just a 'click-&-make' type thing, no rolls involved.

All the fun DD/DC stuff is gonna happen out in the dungeons.

[UurlockYgmeov]

I'm gonna /second that^^. Trap-making at the Device is just a 'click-&-make' type thing, no rolls involved.

All the fun DD/DC stuff is gonna happen out in the dungeons.

this also sounds correct to me.

[Saekee]

I have assumed it is your DD when the device goes off, not when you set it...I asked Sev about this in a thread once but he did not answer.
Nokowi has demonstrated their effectiveness in his vids but he has his DD gear on while both setting & when they go off.

[SpiritofAlba]

I have assumed it is your DD when the device goes off, not when you set it...I asked Sev about this in a thread once but he did not answer

Thanks everyone for clarifying that it is DD in dungeon that matters. Even if you have now just given me a different question to wonder about....

[cdbd3rd]

Thanks everyone for clarifying that it is DD in dungeon that matters. Even if you have now just given me a different question to wonder about....

And a good question, at that.

I did a quick scan of other trap-related threads and there does not seem to be an answer out there. Yet. I'm gonna place my bet on when it detonates as that is when there is a target to compare it to.

PM'd a nudge at Cordo:
Official question: Is the DC of a mine trap determined when it is set, or when it detonates?

[UurlockYgmeov]

And a good question, at that.

I did a quick scan of other trap-related threads and there does not seem to be an answer out there. Yet. I'm gonna place my bet on when it detonates as that is when there is a target to compare it to.

PM'd a nudge at Cordo:
Official question: Is the DC of a mine trap determined when it is set, or when it detonates?

when it is set.

[Saekee]

when it is set.

heya, how are you sure? So you can unequip DD gear after setting?

[Cordovan]

I know that DD skill determines the DC of magical traps. But is it your DD skill when you craft the trap at the workstation, or your DD skill when you actually set the trap in the dungeon?

The Disable Device fueled DC of magical traps is set when the trap is placed onto the ground.

[UurlockYgmeov]

heya, how are you sure? So you can unequip DD gear after setting?

should, if you choose too.

[cdbd3rd]

... I'm gonna place my bet on when it detonates as that is when there is a target to compare it to.
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when it is set.

Uurlock wins that bet.




Thanks for the confirmation Jerry.

[UurlockYgmeov]

Uurlock wins that bet.




Thanks for the confirmation Jerry.

Thanks cdbd3rd! Had a leg up - am running rock gnome 18 rog 1 wiz 1 ftr lives --- so WEBBING everything!

(and post #7000.)