In RMSS it's clearly stated that dwarves have +30 DB and RR against heat and cold attacks (whereas in MERP it's loosely written that they get a +30 bonus against heat and cold attacks).
I've always applied the DB bonus when targeted by a direct spell (say a bolt spell).
And, conversely, I've always assumed that the RR is applied when... rolling a RR, i.e. when hit by a Base Attack Spell.
Yet, looking at the attack table (SL 5.1 in RMSS), I cannot ignore that "race" is a category of its own, under modifiers, and it's keyed to the defender (D). And Dwarves are explicitly cited, along with Dragons, etc..
So I wonder whether, say, Dwarves should be entitled to both subtract 30 from the attack roll and add 30 to their RR's.
What do you think?
Is there any difference under RMFRP rules?
Thank you in advance!