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AD&D 1st edition PHB rules notation missing
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Liverpuncher
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 2:34 pm
Fellow Acaeumites -
I recently found a notation that lacks a footnote in the 1st edition AD&D player's handbook. On the weapon table, under the length column there are several weapons with a "c." notation. In the printings I've looked at there is no foot note to explain the "c." A venerable member of our community suggested it means approximately.
That seems a reasonable explanation as all the weapons' lengths are either in a range of measurement (x-y) or with a simple c. notation. (Except the two lances and Fouchard-Fork - the later is specifically noted as 8' in length.).
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks!
grodog
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:54 pm
c. 4' or c. 1 1/2' simply means "approximately 4 feet" or "approximately 1.5 feet"---the "c." here meaning "circa" (Latin for "around" or "about").
Allan.
Allan Grohe (
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Liverpuncher
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:24 pm
Thanks much, Allan!
grodog
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 12:45 pm
You're welcome!
Allan.
Allan Grohe (
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)
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Editor and Project Manager, Black Blade Publishing
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