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I was wondering if there is a table listing all the "backdrops" in Dragon magazine. For instance I thought the backdrop for Cormyr in Dragon 365 was great. I'm looking for a list of other backdrops for other areas.

Thanks. As always the replies are very insightful and prove invaluable. The feat she has is Eladrin Soldier. Hopefully that feat applies to twin strike.

Some other "simple" questions. A third level wizard has multiple daily powers (through expanded spell book): 1. He tries to use Acid Arrow (daily power) but misses. Can he use this on his next turn or does the miss negate the ability to use this again (until he rests). 2. He uses Acid...

OK, our crew took a break for a while (long while) and now we're stumbling on some simple rules again. Here's one on twin strike. What is the correct damage in this example: A third level Ranger has twin strike using two swords. One is a +1 sword. She attacks using her +1 sword: 1 (1/2...

Blades of the Moonsea -The Swordmage -Corsair -Avenger Just wanted to say, I read through the Moonsea series and they were a great suggestion. Two thumbs up!

I just wanted to follow up with everyone. Thanks once again for all the advice. We finally picked up PH2 and sorcerers are what we were looking for...in the future. We decided with everyone's advice (on here) to stick with our Wizard. We're looking forward however to using PH2 (and I'm anxious...

I was wondering how many DMs have characters "deposit" their treasure somewhere due to the sheer amount of loot. For instance, the group keeps their treasure(s) at a specific city/town's bank or castle, or maybe they keep it buried. Or do you simply let them keep everything "on them". (Some...

Once again thanks for all the incredible advice! My apologies on the Nimble Strike vs Twin Strike confusion. I meant Twin Strike but took the Nimble Strike text. Yes, DEX would not be included in damage for twin strike - however my point was to express the damage delta between the ranger and...

How can one increase damage dealt out by a 2nd lvl Eladrin Wizard? Take for example this scenario which left the damage potential rather weak for our Wizard. Granted the roles for a wizard and ranger are different but the amount of damage seems to be significant at 2nd level. (The characters...

I actually do both at the same time. I DM, however I have a player character as well since our group is small. But my PC usually just adds some "muscle" and a little help and isn't involved in the group's decision making - he just goes along for the ride!

OK, this may be a dumb question and it really didn't come up on our 1st lvl, however now the characters have bumped to 2nd lvl, and now we have a question on how many powers can be used (w/o resting). We seem to come up with conflicting or ambiguous information. For instance, if a player has...

Have I missed anything in 4e about slicing undead ghosts, wraiths, etc with blades? I find it hard to "phantom" (sorry, I couldn't resist the pun).

Once again, thanks for all the great advice and wisdom. Actually, what I listed was just an example. I don't use short swords myself, and I have a better STR. It was just an example. But build advice is always welcome for me!

OK, I'm still getting the hang of combat from 1e to 4e and having trouble with reading the powers. Here's an example. Let's say a 2 blade 1st lvl ranger. His STR provides +2 to hit and damage and he's proficient with a short sword which gives him +3 to hit, let's assume no other modifiers...

Thanks guys! Great information and I appreciate every bit of it. I don't yet have the PH 2 and 3, but they're on the list. Can't wait to get my wizard started! I'm sure I'll have more questions! We have a small party and lack a strong defender so that is why I'm interested in gaining some AC.