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    Sleep spell and a shout

    Are there monster powers that let them automatically pass saving throws? I don't have the MM on-hand.
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    Sacrifice to Caiphon - Overpowered?

    You may not even need to worry about temporary hit points. Dreadful Word is a level one power, but it can be spectacularly useful for Starlocks and their parties, helping to ensure that all the nastiest Will-based attacks (like a powered-up Sleep) consistently hit. The cost to activate the...
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    Sleep spell and a shout

    Consider, though: an orb wizard on the Wizard of the Spiral Tower paragon path with Spell Focus who wields a Cunning longsword, an Orb of Ultimate Imposition and a Phrenic Crown (all from Adventurers Vault), and who has been pumping Wisdom alongside Intelligence, can absolutely floor even a...
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    Monster Manual: What's missing which has impacted you?

    Kraken. I really miss the ol' super-intelligent evil giant squid.
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    Is Coup de Gras too weak?

    I suspect it's to keep Sleep from being completely over-powered.
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    Ki and Elemental - Whatever

    Hmmm. Let's put it another way. Martial = Batman. Pure physical training, no supernatural powers. Ki = Any Street Fighter character. Physical training with supernatural martial arts powers. Psionic = Professor X. Ultimate mental power, no physical ability to speak of. I think the three...
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    KotS: Errata?

    Several creatures in KotS have an Aura(x) power. Is this the same as the Close Burst(x) power in the Pre-Release Rules Compendium? For example, does Aura (1) mean that the creature's power affects all eight squares directly surrounding it?
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