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To be honest, as I look over the thread, the idea that resonates most with me is the idea of role-specific "mutators" on powers. I love the idea of doing something like: Holy Smite: Divine Melee Attack 3 2d[W] damage Leader: Allies adjacent to target gain 5 temporary hit points Defender...

We too play with a round robin DM (4 players, 1 DM). The way we run it is that one player volunteers to take on the DM's PC, running it as if it was his own, with the only DM input being leveling decisions and commenting if an action is VASTLY out of character for his PC. So far, this has...

Re: PHB 1 - I'm actually the DM in question for Gak Toid, and we did talk it over. Right now, we're sticking with the basics primarily because we're going to be rotating through 2-3 DMs, most of which don't have all the books. While the Character Builder goes a long way toward helping with...

Can both Distracting Shield and Shield Push be used during the same Combat Challenge? I've not noted a rule that says I have to choose either-or, and since neither feat mentions that it takes an action...

Edit: Ah, bollocks...never mind. I shouldn't post when I'm half asleep. I had the ruling from the FAQ backward with respect to multiple entries in a movement. Apologies.

Quick question: does anyone know if the levels a character takes in Shou Disciple stack with levels of Monk with regard to the flurry of blows ability? I ask, simply because the class makes several references to the flurry ability, but does not appear to grant it explicitly. Is there an...

Sigh. Pretty much what I thought. Hm. After reading your posts, I have to agree with you. The monk is not a damage machine. Unfortunate, especially with that ever-increasing unarmed strike damage...but seriously, without all the BAB and Power Attack points to back it up, it's just not that...

Hi, all. I've been running into a bit of a problem recently in my gaming group. We have a group of 6 characters, all roughly 10-11th level. We've got: Earth Genasi Ftr 9 Sorceror 10 Cleric/Radiant Servant of Pelor 10 Rogue 11 Ftr/Rng/Order of the Bow Init 10 Tiefling Monk 10 I play the...

Why isn't this an area spell? ON a side note, simply because it's not the first time I personally have made the mistake, I wonder why Wizard's didn't simply say all creatures within a 15 foot radius? It's simpler to understand, easier to draw, and it leads to fewer issues and questions...

As a quick suggestion for monk disarms, try a quarterstaff. 2 handed weapon, with Improved disarm and a decent strength score will grant you a fairly nice bonus on your disarm roll. Add to that a flurry of blows with the staff, and you've got a character who can neutralize many weak...

Wasn't there an errata published for the 3.5 PH that said the soft cover rules with respect to melee attacks were actually for ranged attacks?

We've established that Power Attack wouldn't do you a lot of good with Flame Blade...but how about Weapon Finesse? After all, in 3.5, it applies to all light weapons, and immaterial beams of fire are pretty light....

Hi all. Currently, I'm a player in a 3.5 Banewarrens campaign. Last session, my much-loved wizard bought it at the hands of a sneaky mind-flayer (crept up on me whilst I was sleeping, the wretch!), and I'm presented with the opportunity/necessity of making a new character. My current concept...

We had a simliar discussion over on Monte's boards and it was brought up that some additional RP stuff might come into play when using Intimidate. One thing to consider: are the puny orcs more scared of you or their boss? A suggestion I sort of liked was to give a bonus to the saves of the...

Get a Wand of Blindsight (Magic of Faerun) and pump up the Use Magic Device skill. Then, do the darkness thing, wander in there, and start sneak attacking to your heart's content. 8) -Cross