Recent content by krakenstar

err.. I really doubt this is what the OP is trying to get to. While it's possible, you'd have to rewrite almost all the rules. while it is possible to have a diceless PnP RPG, D&D is not (I hope never become) one of them. On a side note: we did start to use "average damage" with a calculator...

Someone corrected me on the at-will vs. basic attack mixed up.. thanks. It was late and I wasn't thinking straight. I still think it'd be good in a fighter's hands where it would make his OA attacks a bit more powerful. But I'd say none of the magic items were as deadly as the older versions...

For me its this: +1 to hit (2 levels nothing to scoff at) Reliable powers Tide of Iron At will. is so strong indoor with hallways. Most importantly for me - Combat Challenge + Shield Push (feat). Until you've played this combo a couple of sessions and master it's usage, you haven't played...

I'm a miniature type player, but I've played campaigns where minis weren't used alot (mostly outdoor/storyline heavy). So I could be talking out of turns. I think with 4E you'll miss out on a lot of the finer points of combat if you don't have something to represent positioning in a more...

I have a few suggestions: 1 - start him/her at higher level, 8th? 2 - storyline heavy, combat light. Focus on character/plot development, problem solving, stealth, politics, intrigue, drama rather than combat. 3 - Run a DMPC so its a 2 character party. 4 - combat gotta happen eventually I...

I've also tried it with previous editions (must say haven't tried it in 4th yet - still trying out all the rules in squares first). But I don't see what difference it was make square vs. hex in all editions. It all depends on the group. Some groups loves the hexes, most hate them or prefer...

Hmm, does that mean if I got disarmed somehow, I could use a "two handed hammer strike" (aka bad wrestling move) as a 1d8 improvised weapon?

I'd say about half of your attacks will be basic attacks - You only have 4 encounter attacks a day from level 11+? So I'd say its pretty decent.

I think the OP has something. Mathematically speaking, without taking into account of powers and synergy of party members, you will have a harder time as levels progress upwards. It means that party optimization is very important in 4E as you reach higher levels. It will be more important...

I didn't say it was a bad thing, I am just asking why do people value it so high? I've seen it mentioned in many places by different posters how good they thought this feat was (relatively speaking). 9+ instead of 10+ on a save? I'd take low light any day as a human.

No, you don't get +1 to all defenses, you get +1 SAVE.

What's so good about this feat? Can someone enlighten me on it?

I still think pits are easier. Low tech effective. The windowless room is not that great - how do you keep watch of your prisoner to make sure they're not doing anything sneaky? (like tunneling).

A slippery pit Hi everyone, first time poster here was driven out of wizards' D&D forums by people with obviously no life - I must say its a breath of fresh air here. A very slippery pit! Imagine a slippery funnel with a cell at the bottom of this cone shaped pit. Make the cone part of...