I really like that orb, the fluff is great. Since with custom magic items everyone can get into the fun here's another concept a mind blade with an at will make all damage psychic to allow the Psychic Lock feat for those melee types
Currently the Warlock multiclass feat does not work well with the warlock paragon paths. Here is a house rule multiclass feat that I'm going to use.
Boon Initiate
[Multiclass Warlock]
Prerequisite: Cha 13
Benefit:
You gain training in one skill from the warlock's class skill list
You can...
Actualy I prefer the Rod of Reaping.
:1: minor action target 2 minions, killing them both
:2: move action -> minor action target a minion and a big monster. killing the minion
:3: use standard power to attack at an extra +6 attack on the main monster repeat till you run out of minions (with...
I think having perception for tracking with (nature/dungeoneering/streetwise) as a supporting skill works very well for tracking. Rogue's and Rangers can track but the choice of other skills that match the environment change the chance of success. i'll probably allow a +2~4 bonus for the...
according to the customizing monster excerpt armor does follow a formula its just worn armor is not the main factor. There is a base AC from level, A bonus from Dex or Int if in light or no armor and then the armor modifier.
from the article:
When you take one of these power-swap feats, you give up a power of your choice from your primary class and replace it with a power of the same level or lower from the class you have multiclassed in.
So at level 4 you can swap an at will or an encounter power. If so then...
1) True20: Current campaign a modern world with a demonic invasion of the body snatchers feel
2) Shadowrun 4th:
4) Mutants & Masterminds: Solo or two player games if everyone can't make a session
But for fantasy gaming I think 4th Edition should be about the only thing i need.