Game Mechanics: non-humanoids wielding weapons/quadding

[Nirgon]

Drachnids in DL have hands and I don't recall them dual wielding, same with spectres (on of my favorite NPCs Iknowrite). I don't remember Drolvargs being able to dual wield either.

"Has hands" is a good measure, but not the rule.

Then again, charm was MUCH LESS prevalent in live Kunark for grouping. It lasts way too long, way too reliably here on mobs of respectable level compared to the caster. Case and point (and in terms of resists) the plane of fear mobs getting charmed very reliably even before Kunark without oodles of CHA gear. This cannot be denied by someone of that era with a sound memory/understanding of charm mechanics.

That said, if this isn't fixed? Some of the TOV dragons are going to be a fucking nightmare..

As far as NPCs carrying a haste item? I do remember the frenzied ghoul being significantly harder when he had the sash. A good way to realize this is how mage muzzles effect pets as well.