Recent content by scipio

Though it's a rough draft, Dolorosa's entry has the most striking characters. From the start, they don't have that cardboard cut-out feel shared by a lot of fantasy out there. Of the entries, it has the most promise. I'll take sarcastic wit and a bit of swashbuckling over stoic caricatures...

Sweet Hey, I want, like, use of likeness pay or something dude. :)

I am the DM in question, and yes, I was unaware that Rangerwickett was so upset about our adventure last night. It would also surprise me somewhat if the other players had the same complaint, but I concede that they might. While he has some of the mechanics details a little off (simply because...

Now now Rangerwickett, Therin's relationship to Ariela wasn't that of a bodyguard - and do you think for a second that you were going to take down that dragon with your empowered Rays of Enfeeblement? Ahem. Long story short everyone - the party forged ahead after gathering together a group of...

What are your stories for great player surprises that turn your plans on their head, to the enjoyment of all? A while back, I asked in the forums if a CR20 dragon would TPK my group - 5 11th level characters - if accompanied by several soldiers while the dragon faced limitations due to...

Shemmie - terrific stuff. I read through it all in the last few days after getting reeled in by the moral dilemma Baernaloth adventure session. I had not really given planescape much of a chance. Reading your stuff makes it clear that planar adventuring can be fun for the DM and players. I...

Well, things were pretty interesting throughout last night, though I think the group would have preferred to teleport straight to the BBEG rather than slog through the dangerous city streets. They first flew across the lake to land at a small dock. They were a bit taken aback by the carnage...

Great suggestions guys! I love the various magma ideas, and will definitely have to steal those. I hadn't really considered the basic environmental problems a burning city would present (smoke inhalation, oxygen deprivation) - my players are going to hate me. The final confrontation could be...

What, no takers? Are there any other creatures that would "make" this adventure?

The PCs are getting ready to head towards the climactic battle of the campaign. The setting is a large ancient persia-styled city (big step-pyramid palace, lots of crowded streets and alleyways) sitting on an island in the middle of a huge lake. They spent some time here in peaceful...

Running a 2-weapon fighting character in one of my friend's games. He allowed me to use a spiked chain as either a reach weapon (2-handed) or double weapon, decided at the beginning of each round. PC has improved trip and sunder (also allowed by the DM with this weapon), and boots of speed...

Well, since a spyglass doubles size, then it should effectively 1/2 the distance. That would make the DC a 75, still out of reach. However, I could make up a magic "sniper-scope" which would allow the archer to fire while getting 4X optical zoom, giving a DC of 38 - well within her...

I'm trying to figure out the best use for this enemy NPC. Arcane archer 4/Ranger 6/Sorceror 1, with far shot and a distance long bow (range increment 300') and spot check +29 against humans (half of the PCs are humans). Now, I've done all that I reasonably could to boost that spot check, but...

Unlike most folks here, I hate bards, and so do my players. In the last game in which I was a player, I ran a rogue/fighter with high ranks in perform(voice). The rest of the group said I was a "sucky" bard. Why? Because I was an effective member of the party, i.e. bards are useless. I've...