Recent content by SimonTVesper

I hate wishlists. I also hate treasure parcels. In general, I dislike the emphasis on magic items created by 3rd edition. I really dislike how 4th has continued the tradition, despite declarations to the contrary. So instead I don't give magic items as a mandatory reward. I use something...

I love it. I'm working on a home version of D&D (v4.5?), and I think I'll incorporate some of these ideas. I, too, would love to see a well thought out article on the subject. Thoughts: I see the inclusion of positive and negative conditions as opening new mechanics. For example, they could...

How do I get a copy? This is freaking awesome!

I love the class features. The wording on Corrupted Touch is confusing, but I think I understand: use a necrotic power, and a generated effect lasts 1 turn longer, or receives a penalty to the save. Personally, I think Desecrated Ground is the better ability, but they seem balanced enough...

I'm working on running a Planescape setting with 4th Edition rules. My intent is to create an alignment system that is 1) based on the classic AD&D alignments, and 2) that provides some form of measurable game benefit. The final product does not have to be an exact copy, nor does it even need to...

It seems that a creature like this would be more than just a typical boss fight. Characters need to know something about their adversary (history, lair location, weaknesses, strengths, etc; as much as they can learn, or the DM will give them) in order to stand a chance of defeating it. Then...