Neverwinter Nights 2

[A Black Falcon]

So, 1d6+4+1fire+1cold+1acid, 1d8+3+1acid+1cold, 2d4+4(+ 1 to 4 cold)(also has +20% fire resistance when equipped), or 2d4+3(+6 vs undead and demons)... all proficiencies are equal, and they all have about the same speed factor (ie how many attacks you make in a turn). Which two do I equip)? And should I pull my 1d8+2 (double damage against dragons; Fear immunity; +1hit point regeneration per 10 seconds; special ability: detect evil once per day) sword if I fight any of said monsters?

For your answer, I have equipped weapons #1 and #3. :)

You haven't played enough I think. In ALL Japanese RPGs I've played, towns give you upgrades yes, but the BEST stuff, for every "tier" in the game, is ALWAYS found in dungeons, dropped off monsters, obtained via sub quests.

It probably depends on the game, first. But yeah, of course Japanese ones also give you stuff from monsters in general... some games more than others. I'd say it's more common to get weapons and items from monsters, but not so much armor...