Recent content by SkidAce

That's a valid point.

See, I'm trying to figure out how to get Final Fantasy Bahmut summoning....

What? edit: would they be able to see hp and stuff if that was done? edit: I added a skeleton to the PC necromancer's beyond sheet, that seems to work.

Thanks. I kinda feel a lot DM adjudication is needed for so many of these varied situations. We will continue to use the 2014 framework for initiative and work from there.

My original premise is that; If the summoner controls the creature like a druid controls their wild shape, you have no change in the action economy. (i.e. summoner uses their action to control creature in place of other actions) And then I tried to balance it. Not positive the juice is worth...

Bullywugs in progress.

How do you feel that compares with "Surprised but Lost Initiative" which allows for a creature to act normally?

Hmmmm, I could just create a custom Summon Eidolon spell, similar to the new Summon spells, and allow it to be buffed in some fashion while using the caster's action. Simpler, and less rambling in explanation.

Lots of the Conjure and Summon spells greatly increase the time a player takes for their turn. As a randomly creative thought, which I tend to do a lot, I considered...what if the summons DID require your action to command (kinda what they are getting away from with the new summon spells). In...

I prefer my ambushes to be "L" shaped and involving simultaneous grazing fire over the area. :p

We normally do the out of sequence, sucked for the party when the "ninja" also won initiative.

Thats how it starts...

I like the way the wings look charred and crispy near the back edge.

I was hoping it would look crazed, I'm happy with result. Thanks.