Recent content by warhookdm

I would say either a free action, or a partial, depending on the item. Ring of Invisibility=free action to deactivate, for example. Basically, I think it would be a bit quicker to turn something off, than it is to activate it. So, if it takes a partial action to activate, I say its a free...

And don't forget explanations of Saving Throw mechanics where they use "Magic Missile" as the spell being saved against...:p

Change the daggers to regular; they can be thrown in a pinch. Add 50' rope (silk when affordable), some pitons and a hammer. Also, get a club or staff (they're free!) for when you need bludgeoning weapons (like against skeletons). Finally, more arrows...you can never have too many...

That's the way we've BEEN playing it. However, I keep getting tripped up by the other references within the Class Description that specify "Paladin Level" instead of "Character Level". Being something of a literalist (words MEAN things, after all), this has started setting off alarms...

OK, this is probably too simple. In fact, I think I already know the answer, but here goes... The Paladin has the ability to heal damage = his level x his charisma bonus. The PC in question is a Pal7/Sor4/Spellsword4, with CHA 20 (+5). Can he lay-on hands for 35 pts/day (7 x 5), or 75 (15 x...

WOW!! My computer wouldn't post for a few days, or I would have posted this sooner. After multiple re-reads of theses posts, I think that Spot & Listen should still be class skills, along with some sort of knowledge skill (and, yes I know the ones I posted earlier aren't in the PHB). I...

I like it. Just 1 question: is the Fort DC the same as the original save, easier, or harder? Also, to keep game balance with regard to magic treasure, and eliminate those pesky +4 & +5 (or better) weapons, all you need are a couple BBEG Barbarians/Fighters with the Sunder feat who enjoy...

I seem to have struck a nerve! :D I see some of the points made so far, and agree with some of them. Move silently probably would be a bit outside the basic concept of the fighter. However, in answer to the points about spot - why doesn't it make sense for a person trained for COMBAT, to also...

I just read an interesting thread at WoTC about Intimidate, and why it should/shouldn't be a fighter skill. This made me think of my major continuing pet-peeve about the fighter class: the absolute lack of class skills and skill points for them. Let's be honest, there is a lot more to being a...

From my point of view, you can get them to role play alot outside of the hack-n-slash in a couple of ways. There are lots of good ideas and comments about the social interactions in previous threads, so I won't belabor them. 1 idea for XP awards in those situations that I have would be to...

I have been considering "low" magic for some time. I used to GM "low" magic campaigns (back in 1st/2nd Ed D&D) most of the time. Unfortunately, in 3rd Ed, it's extremely difficult to set up, what with Item Creation feats. For instance, in previous editions, to make a magical weapon or armor...

I don't consider myself a "killer" DM, but the joke among my players is that new PC's aren't full-fledged members until they "join the ranks of the dead". The current campaign has been going on for about 2 years now, and 7 of the 8 players have had their PC die at least once. Basically, I try...

That doesn't look too bad. 1 question comes to mind, however. If you are the only arcane caster, WHY do you keep showing the cooperative spell feat? (If its required for Arcane order, ignore this.) Also, I strongly recommend Enlarge Spell, but not until 3rd level. The silent spell I would...

It depends on whether you require training to gain levels and/or new classes. If you don't, the PC would become immune, based on a strict interpretation of the written rules. In my campaign, training is required in certain situations (new class, new skill being learned {unless it can...

We had this discussion in-game just last week. Part of the difference is the craftsmanship (but its poorly described). Another part of the difference can be explained quite easily. It is made by dwarves, who, as we all know, tend to have lower Dex scores than Elves. As a result, they don't...