Recent content by nhl_1997

I do not think that the rules state anywhere (explicitly or implicitly through other similar situations) that.... If effect A provides 5 temp hps, effect B provides 10 temp hps, and the subject takes 7 damage, that effect A is now providing 5 temp hps, and effect B is now providing 3 temp hps...

The rules, as stated, seem to imply what you have just said. Unfortunately, those same rules as stated, do not explain what happens in this situation: source A: grants X temporary hit points on subject 1 (who has 50 original hp) source B: grants Y temporary hit points on subject 1 subject 1...

Although you cannot explicitly dispel the temporary hit points granted by a spell, the spell itself can be dispelled. The PHB clearly states that temporary hit points from a spell go away when the spell ends (see p. 146 of PHB). Since dispelling the spell ends it, the temporary hit points also...

Unfortunately, if you choose to allow multiple sources of temporary hit points, then there needs to be some sort of method to determine which source is the "active" one. The method you listed in the original post certainly seems reasonable: (summarizing below) Whenever a character takes damage...

Even if I were to follow the example I list below, I would still not allow temporary hit points from the same source to stack or overlap. Just take the most beneficial one and ignore all other temporary hit points from the same source. I do not know much about psionics, so I'll attempt to...

Personally, I do not allow temparary hit points to stack or overlap simply because it's the easiest thing to do. However, we can attempt to look at the actual rule.... Temporary Hit Points (p. 146 PHB) Certain effects, such as the aid spell, give a character temporary hit points. When a...

Combat casting only applies to casting spells on the defensive. It does not apply to concentration checks required from taking damage while casting. Slightly different scenario: Enemies see someone casting a spell with a long casting time. Hmmm.... Cone of Cold (or other area damage spell)...

Be a little cautious in upgrading specific weapons. Suppose a +1 holy, disrupting, undead bane, ghost touch greatsword existed as a specific weapon. Its listed market price would be 98350gp. If someone wanted to upgrade that weapon to have a +2 enhancement bonus, is should cost 30000gp...

Slightly more specific for a single encounter, average dice rolls on both sides favors the side expected to win the encounter (since expectations to win are based on average dice rolls from both sides.) Suppose the PCs are expected to win but it should be a "close-contest". Two options that...

One thing to consider: Greater chances in major fluctuations tend to increase PC mortality rate. Suppose everyone and everything exclusively uses this 3-11 weapon (spell, ability, whatever.) For any specific distribution, there is an equal chance for the dice to favor the PCs or their...

Those systems will have different probability distributions. In general, more dice correspond to more stability around the average (less likely to reach the end points of your desired range.) What do you mean by "*most* fair to all parties involved"?

Short answer: No, there are not any official rules governing vulnerability and resistance to the same attack (at least none that anyone I know have found.) Quick and easiest solution: Pick an order and stick with it. Rationalizations: Well, rationalizations exist for both methods.

How can a 1st level caster scribe a scroll at caster level 5? (edit) Oops, I think you're suggesting that the 1st level caster could not scribe that scroll with the rod.

I'm assuming 3.5 edition. If this thread is using 3.0 rules, ignore this post. Hiding is not a "move-equivalent" action ("move-equivalent actions no longer exist, but that's the the point of this post.) Hiding is typically a non-action taken as part of a move. Meta-game thinking: Suppose a...

You are interpruting the feat correctly. Explicit example: suppose a 14th level cleric uses that feat and increases his caster level by 2. He then casts an empowered flame strike.... Range: 260 feet (instead of 240') Caster Check to overcome SR: 1d20+16 (instead of 1d20+14) Damage: 1.5*16d6...