[LordSkie]

that's the thing. Me and Theoden are close to equal on stats. However, my 4 level advantage should give me an advantage against him, and not just because I have some extra HP. There's also the defending bonus to factor in there.

If level does play a part, it's a minor one. It's hard for me to find a decent example now because those with drastically different level have flown miles away in stats. But it's not just me, raf and matt have noticed the difference since the combat code was changed, and none of us have seen any evidence to support level having more than the most minor of roles.