Analysis of how battle damage is calculated in role playing games (RPGs). How damage is calculated in traditional table top RPGs using dice rolls. Statistical analysis of outcomes of various dice combinations. Calculation of battle damage in the video game RPGs Dragon Quest (Dragon Warrior) and Final Fantasy along with verification of damage outcomes.
Links and Notes
- Dragon Warrior (NES) Formulas v1.0 – https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/nes/563408-dragon-warrior/faqs/61640
- Dragon Warrior/Items and Equipment, StrategyWiki – https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Dragon_Warrior/Items_and_Equipment
- Attributes, Dragon Quest Wiki – https://dragonquest.fandom.com/wiki/Attributes
- List of character statistics, About Dragon Quest Wiki – https://dragon-quest.org/wiki/List_of_character_statistics
- Final Fantasy Game Mechanics Guide – https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/nes/522595-final-fantasy/faqs/57009
- The FF4 Battle System, Free Enterprise Wiki – https://wiki.ff4fe.com/doku.php?id=battle_mechanics
- Final Fantasy IV Weapons, The Final Fantasy Wiki – https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Fantasy_IV_weapons
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