ETU Melee damage roll not matching

[corepatt]

Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong but I can't get the die roll for Melee damage to match what it's actually set to.
Player Str = d4
Damage set to Str+d6
Shows 2d4 instead of 1d4 + 1d6

[Moon Wizard]

I believe that the SW rules specify that the weapon die is reduced to match Strength, if the weapon die is larger than Strength.

Someone who's a SW expert will probably be along to be more specific, since I'm not an expert.

Cheers,
JPG

[Trenloe]

Yep, see here: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...-Lankhmar-CoT)

[Doswelk]

Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong but I can't get the die roll for Melee damage to match what it's actually set to.
Player Str = d4
Damage set to Str+d6
Shows 2d4 instead of 1d4 + 1d6

That is the correct roll for d4 strength:

Minimum Strength: A character whose Strength is lower than the weapon die can use the weapon, but there are penalties. First, the weapon die can’t be higher than his Strength die. So if a scrawny kid (d4 Str) picks up a long sword (d8), he rolls 2d4 damage, not d4+d8. A brawny hero with Str d10 rolls d10+d8 when using the same long sword.

Second, if the Strength die isn’t at least equal to the weapon die, the attacker doesn’t get any of the weapon’s inherent bonuses, such as +1 Parry or Reach. He still retains any penalties, however (like –1 Parry).

If a weapon has a damage listed as Str+d8+2, for instance, then the minimum Strength the wielder must have is a d8.

Some ranged weapons list a minimum Strength to use as well. A character with a lower Strength can use the weapon, but suffers a –1 penalty to his attack roll for every step of difference between his Strength and the minimum Strength required. The penalty is ignored if the weapon can be braced on a bipod or other support.

[corepatt]

Yes! Of course. I had forgotten about that rule. Thank you all.

[Topdecker]

This was a learning experience for me, thanks guys