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I'm actually running the quartet of modules now, converted to 3rd ed. They just defeated Banak and his four Glabrezu guardians. I hadn't realized how powerful Glabrezu are for they're CR. I mean, 7 Power Word, Stun's per day, each! The group is a mix of 14th/15th level and due to the fact...

It's only too low if a DM insists on adding 10d10 heat damage in addition to the bite damage should that attack hit. I don't think that this is the intent. Furthermore, an attended item (eg a magic weapon used to strike the creature) gets a Fort save using either it's own or the user's...

As with everybody else, Games Parasite or MilSims. MilSims gets things a lot quicker, and generally cheaper as well (even after P&H). Sometimes the corners get dinged in transit though. I just picked up MM2 off them for $55 and it had a slight bit of cover damage (probably wouldn't bother...

Wow Caliban - you are truly possessed of near infinite patience! I would have given up two pages ago. It seems that no matter how many times you type it in separate posts, people still continue to fail to read and/or understand them...

Hi all, I have been advancing several creatures to challenge my high level party (they should be around level 15). Two creatures of concern are the Spirit Naga and the Cloaker. I have tripled their HD to the maximum, and adjusted the DC's for their special abilities (10+1/2HD+Con bonus for...

Thanks Caliban! Good suggestions which I'll use. Didn't think of Greater Restoration, but that seems ideal. Any thoughts as to the save and type, or should I just leave it as per a typical dragon which is a Reflex save for 1/2?

Hi all, Even though I run in FR, I haven't gotten much mileage out of MoF. So, I was thinking about changing an encounter with a dragon into a Ghost Dragon (if you have the Dungean Adventure 'Headless', you'll know what I'm referring to). According to MoF, a ghost dragon's breath weapon is "a...

Yes, this could become a minefield of double-entendres... ... and that will be my argument. Without the touch attack it isn't really worth it's CR 8. It's funny you should mention creature sizes. I am running the Dungeon Mag adventure 'Headless' which will tie in neatly with the Bloodstone...

Re: Re: Mohrgs I understand that concept - it is just as easy to hit a character in full plate as it is an unarmoured character, except that a regular attack would 'miss' the full-plate armoured character because it is deflected by said armour (hence the higher AC). Perhaps my following...

Hi all, I couldn't help but wonder - is a Mohrg's tongue attack really a Touch Attack? The MM and SRD entries seem to follow the same format as other Touch Attacks, but I don't see how it's tongue can hit a PC's armour and induce paralysis from that... I would think that it would have to touch...

Thanks for posting that Ristamar - it is very clear how it works now.

Ouch Ki Ryn - a free grapple check on top of a free grab/hold? Isn't that a bit harsh? Doctor Zoom - I wasn't sure about how mutliple grapple checks work with creatures possessing multiple attacks - it seems viable so I will go with that. Thanks!

Hi all, I was hoping that somebody could clear this up for me: does it take two or three rounds for a mind flayer to extract a victim's brain? Fromm the SRD: "Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, the mind flayer must hit a Small to Large creature with its tentacle attack. If it gets a...

That's how I would do it. A -5 penalty on top of a PC losing their bonus for Dex makes it very difficult for them to pass a DC 20 save anyway. By making it 'no save', you also invalidate the effects of Cloaks of Resistance. Just because you're pinned, items like this suddenly stop working? That...

How about Sure Strike? You can find it in Sword and Fist or Magic of Faerun. It essentially negates DR. That leavea another 8 points of bonuses to add keen/flaming/etc over the course of the campaign. Of course, that leaves your weapon vulnerable to getting Sundered. Still, I haven't seen a...

Hi all, I posted this in the General Forun but was hoping for further inspiration! I am running a campaign where my characters want me to take them to 20th level (and possibly beyond). As such, a few of them have been making plans for higher levels. The Paladin's player picked up DotF and was...

Great, thanks for your help! I guess it was more of a common-sense question but it is nice to be sure about the answer now. The Mage Armour thing - okay, incorporeal touch attacks only! I'll keep that in mind! gfunk - interesting point with the Tower Shield and cover - luckily nobody in my...

Hi all, I am running a campaign where my characters want me to take them to 20th level (and possibly beyond). As such, a few of them have been making plans for higher levels. The Paladin's player picked up DotF and was interested in gaining a Silver Dragon Cohort/Mount after taking the...

Hi all, With respect to touch attacks, the PHB states that only Size, Dex and Deflection AC bonuses apply to a targets AC. However, Mage Armour (force spell) also contributes towards AC vs touch attack. Looks like that got omitted. Is this a similar case for Cover AC bonuses? Ie, does the...

Thanks all for your advice! It's a tricky issue and they all have merit. I like the '5 square' approach as it more closely approximates the 4-square intersection effect, but I think I'll just go with the 5-foot radius around the caster (as in all 8 squares). It is definitely simpler this way...