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  1. Jacob

    Animals gaining levels in PC classes

    I find this to be exceptionally relevant as well. Plus I just enjoy sharing it whenever I get the chance. Feels like it spreads The Happy, you know? :D
  2. Jacob

    Immortal

    Godhood was how I accomplished the immortality of one of my NPCs, via a specific deific role giving them Divine Rank 0. Not a god, but has plenty of perks such as high Spell Resistance, maximized HP, and...immortality. On how not to get these Divine Ranks without DM fashioned scenarios, there's...
  3. Jacob

    In search of certain spells.... isoChron: STAY OUT!

    I disdain the concept of time travel and even multiple dimensions, because it makes my mind hurt with the possibilities and the obvious PC freedom to explore. Personal preference, and yet I have a campaign based around such concepts. My fault more than anything else, but as it goes. Thankfully...
  4. Jacob

    Goblin NPCs: CR -2 ?! Why (or WTH)?

    Too true that the CR numbers should always be guidelines rather than a measured equation, especially with the supplement books in mind. But given this was a SRD stated encounter...hmmm. 7 * PCs of Lvl 3 vs. 6 * Elite Lvl 5 Warriors 4-6 * Lvl 1 Warriors 1 * Adept at least Lvl 4 (with 3...
  5. Jacob

    Requiem for a Dungeon Master - A Play of the Early D&D Years

    I do know that plays are sometimes recorded for internal use (commercials, nostalgia viewings, etc.), though on if this play will get such treatment or even be shared publicly is uncertain at this time. Would be a difficult one to record, given how the stage is set in a triangle with three...
  6. Jacob

    Requiem for a Dungeon Master - A Play of the Early D&D Years

    I'm uncertain about the amount of publicity a new Broom Street Theater play is getting, and I want to make sure it gets notice due to the nature of the play, because I'm uncertain of how rare and important this is in consideration to the history of Dungeons & Dragons. To the point: Broom Street...
  7. Jacob

    Who/What can use magic items?

    But an NPC Animal Companion is different from other NPCs, just like those gained from Leadership and other such abilities. These NPCs are bonded to you in some fashion. Normal animals require specific training to learn tricks, while Animal Companions just pick up tricks automatically. Then...
  8. Jacob

    Tumble too powerful?

    I've yet to do this to my PCs, and know a few monsters to take advantage of this. Thank you. B-) Given that Tumble is trained skill that only the Bard, Monk and Rogue can take (I know there are non-core classes that have it, whatever), the DC is fine. We're talking about classes that are...
  9. Jacob

    Ghosts and Force Effects

    There seems to be a lot of confusion with Force effects here. The colossal sized fang and tentacle monstrosity cannot grapple what it cannot touch. Granted, it can touch with its special Ghost acquired attacks, and that's where the Force effects come into play. Incorporeal creatures ignore armor...
  10. Jacob

    Who/What can use magic items?

    I like that you are finding a means to allow your Animal Companion to be more viable for combat and valuable in general. Problem being, your Animal Companion is an animal. Giving it intelligence breaks whatever connection it has to you as an Animal Companion, so while Headband of Intellect and...
  11. Jacob

    Could a spell caster turn someone who isnt a spell caster into a worm that walks?

    I believe it would, if one wanted to be very strict about it. However, we are talking about a 8% or 4% chance of success (Sorceror/Wizard respectfully). Gathering of Maggots is 100% but with the issue of having at minimum a 21st Lvl caster, and expenses larger than the original ritual. Said...
  12. Jacob

    Does animate = life?

    Why would Savage Species make a whole new spell for something that pretty much did the same thing? Okay, sure, it's a different type of spell in terms of what you can give sentience. Also the 3.0 version in Savage Species is different from that seen in 3.5 material (or at least better defined)...
  13. Jacob

    Does animate = life?

    People are getting this spell confused with Awaken as if it's something entirely different, when in reality it IS the same spell, but just for inanimate objects. So in answer to the original question if a target would have independent thought, the answer would be yes. With a 3d6 Intelligence...
  14. Jacob

    Could a spell caster turn someone who isnt a spell caster into a worm that walks?

    It is true the template specifically notes it's meant for spellcasters, especially given the nature of how one spontaneously turns into one. However there is a loophole through the use of an epic spell found on the same page where the rules are laid out... The spell doesn't say the target...
  15. Jacob

    permanancy

    There are indeed items for the Binder and the Warlock to craft! Items specific to Binders can be created, but Sor/Wiz spellcasting is required to make them along with a Binders Soul Binding ability. Meanwhile, Warlocks are capable of crafting any item via their Imbue Item ability gained at 12th...
  16. Jacob

    permanancy

    Ioun Stones are the most well known slotless items, but Psychoactive Skins exist as well. ;)
  17. Jacob

    Shadow Death (my first attempt at a legacy weapon)

    I've been reading the Weapons of Legacy book for a couple weeks now, so this makes me smile. I enjoy the idea of them, but hate the fact they require a penalty to your stats to activate. Not only are you accounting for the Feat selection just to use the item (I don't think they're Bonus Feats?)...
  18. Jacob

    riddick

    Strange as it sounds, I've always thought Riddick would have at least one level of Monk given his ability to literally be a human weapon. Also, not really human given the Furyan powers, but Greenfield gave a good work around (till more powers are discovered that is). Might I add that it's...
  19. Jacob

    Most interesting chimera creatures

    And thus I'm suddenly reminded of that Slayers episode The Scary Chimera Plan. :D
  20. Jacob

    permanancy

    The fact that many people are dismissing Permanency in lieu of magic items shows that the game is being played improperly. Magic items should be incredibly rare, lest the PCs are willing to go through the trouble of making their own or not kill the Wizard in his tower to steal his loot. Though...
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