Recent content by Clawhound

Very awkward. I think for combat shapechanging that you are better off creating a shapechanger pseudo-class. You then multi-class into shapechanger and get a distinct shape as a level-appropriate encounter power. Shapechanging also works as a ritual, although such uses should be more utility...

Some things port back easily. Gamist Attitude? Yes. Skill challenges? Yes. Parcels? Yes. Minions? Yes. Encounter Roles for Monsters? Yes. Magic Item Levels? Already in the MIC Others things don't port so well. XP Budgets for Multiple creatures don't work as well in 3.5 as in 4.0. The math is...

The parcel system is INVALUABLE to adventure designers. In previous edition, we had all kinds of strange swings to what treasure was awarded at which levels. Now, we actually have guidelines so that adventure level 4 over here won't break adventure level 5 over there. When I write for Dungeon...

I've been writing over on the www.dandwiki.com for a while. I am now sad. We've been working hard to be a great D&D resource and this changes the landscape for us. You folks do need to get your speed up. The wiki response time is awful. Here are some of our lessons learned. I pass these on to...

I'll try a few Black Company guys for kicks: Croaker, The Captain - Warlord Raven - Rogue multiclassed with Wizard/Ritual Casting One-Eye, Goblin - Wizards Darling - No equivalent Lady - Epic Wizard Ten Who Were Taken - Epic Wizard Shapeshifter - No Equivalent I must say, Heroic tier 4e now...

The trenchcoat guy just needs one more class power. "When wearing Cloth Armor, increase its AC bonus to +6 and reduce speed by one." Done.

I look at it this way: there is opportunity, and there is payoff. Let's say that I have a Strength power that lets me shift 1+[Int mod] opponents. If I take a 5% chance less to hit (I choose Str 16), I can increase the payoff of the power 25-33% (by choosing a higher Int). Is that worth it...

What I have not yet seen is this: Twin Strike - Nearby Careful Shot - Anyway within bow range That is a HUGE difference. Careful shot can be effective across effects, across rough terrain, across OA's, and behind meatshields. Unless I'm missing a basic fact, of course. This is all still new.

I played multiple characters on a few occasions. It is harder, but can be done. It taught me a great deal about how the classes interact. You really, really, really need to stack those bonuses!!!

I suggest running two characters each. You learn a whole lot that way.

This has been on the Wizard's site since February? March? WotC Site

Alot happened for me when I finally understood the 3.X process. In 3rd, the monster design process never worked as it claimed. 1. Design your monster. 2. Compare it to other monsters. 3. Fudge abilities and bonuses until the monster works 4. Call it done. Step 3 made all other steps...

I see the low selling price as being part of the character balancing act. Players are smart. They will sell a less useful item to get an item that synergizes well with their character. A well synergized character can easily perform well above level. Therefore, you must charge an appropriate...

When a paladin falls, his god comes down with a rolled up newspaper, swats him on the nose, and says, "Bad paladin. Bad!"

I'm trying to remember Sharpe's Company. "The difference between you and them is that you fire two shots a minute, and they fire three." I'd put the rifle down as a military weapon.