Recent content by Monty

I know that this opinion is unsolicited and I'm not trying to change this thread into a "How to be a Better DM" discussion. But Lord Pendragon's comment makes me want to add something that I thought when I read this post originally. I rarely min/max my villains. First, I don't want to spend the...

I agree that this villain would be pretty impossible for a 4th-level party to take. If he was surprised, drugged and tied up, then maybe they would have a chance. The thing I noticed that no one commented on is that the villain can fly. A party of 4th-level characters can't deal with a flying...

Wow, that sounds like a neat build! When you finish it, please post it. My comment is for #2: No character level should ever count as two levels for caster or character level. So even though Mystic Theurge gives you +1 divine and +1 arcane, it should only increase your caster level by one...

Great advice, Krail. I'm making changes based on your comments. It's not exactly an arena. It's supposed to be a cooperative party effort until the end when only one player can "win". Each DM starts a party of players (the size of the party depends on the number of players that sign up)...

Overall, I tend to agree. Barbarians and Dwarven Defenders are on par as far as feats go. Certainly, toughness and endurance wouldn't be on my build if they weren't required by the PrC. At 8th-level Dwarven Defenders get Mobile Defense which allows them to move 5 ft. per round without losing...

For a while, I was thinking that route (Pal2/Sor6/DD9). This would get you amazing saves, great stats and 12 3rd-level spells of spells. Dragon Disciple Human Paladin 2/Sorcerer 6/Dragon Disciple 9 HD (2d10)+(6d4)+(9d12)+85; hp 237 Init +4 (+4 Dex); AC 19 (flatfooted 15, touch 14) Base Atk +11...

I'm sure that a theurge is an archaic version of theurgist. I'm fond of the performancer of miracles with supernatural assistance definition. Thanee, I've been thinking about using your advice and putting together a group for the Dungeon Delve. Something like this: 1. Fighter 7 / Dwarven...

When I read the rules, I thought the same thing. Make a tough diviner. Use a combination of discern location, arcane eyes, greater scrying, etc. to find the throne. Then teleport to its seat. Game over. I'm still tempted, but I suspect that the GM has considered this and will make divination...

Any suggestions for the next character for the Dungeon Delve? Here are my ideas: 1. Fighter 7 / Dwarven Defender 10 a. Con of 28 gives him 346 hit points (+34 in defensive stance) b. damage reduction of 5/-, +4 AC bonus, improved uncanny dodge 2. Evoker 13 / Archmage 4 a. arcane fire (it's not...

I'm new to ENWorld and I feel awkward replying, but your story moved me to stop lurking and respond. The readers here must be an amazing group for you to share such a tragedy with them. I'm genuinely sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Regards, Monty

Duelist Here's the duelist. It's completely an experiment. The requirements (BAB +6, Tumble 5, Perform 3, and a couple of feats) make it hard to qualify for Duelist. Although Precise Strike is pretty sweet. With a Flaming (or Icy or Shock) piercing weapon, a duelist can do 4d6 with each attack...

Smackdown the MyTh Mystic Theurges aren't new, but they can be fun to make. The treatment below gives a whopping 91 spells per day, including six 7th level spells. I'm going for a rounder character than normal Smackdowns. The concept is a powerful caster (able to penetrate spell resistances...

A local gaming store is running a Dungeon Delve challenge and I'd love to see some of the famous Smackdown characters from the ENWorld regulars. Groups of players will enter a "killer" dungeon to capture the Throne of Darkness. The first player to make it to the Throne wins. Here are the...