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Of course, all this is within the perspective that in January "stable" weather is damn cold and snowing all the time. If you're defining "stable" as sunny and pleasant, than no... the region this weather chart is for is not sunny and pleasant. Its cold and miserable. Thats the really big...

"Move to Standard" would be a move towards the monthly standard "stable" weather. Statistically, most weather variations should be minor and short lived, with very few drastic variations. And yes, it would be cumulative, but since most rolls will be a roll towards "monthly standard", the...

Lanefan: The temperature bands (and the degrees they cover) are pre-defined in the 3.5 DMG (and supplemental works like Frostburn, etc). In game, I rarely go into details of the exact temperature and simply describe the temp-band its in. Jhaelen: Illustrator, not an easy task either...

Excellent... thanks for ll the positive comments guys! -Arravis

Heh, it's good to hear it was at least semi-intuitive. I'm very glad you liked it! For me, it makes a year look both oddly long and short at the same time. -Arravis

Hey guys, our 4th edition Forgotten Realms game (set in 3rd edition era Realms) is set in Vaasa; a location where weather plays a critical role. Anyway I've made several weather generation systems, none of them to the satisfaction or simplicity I want, that is until now (I think). Anyway, I've...

Hmm... that's too bad. Have we had official assurance that they will be sending out the map to people who signed up after? I don't mind paying for it, but I really would love to get a hold of it! -Arravis

So, has anyone gotten theirs in the mail since the first ones shipped? I registered all my info (carefully following all the instructions laid out here) the day people started getting theirs originally, but I haven't heard anything from WotC on the issue since. Just curious if there are any...

In my campaign, some of the characters will soon have the opportunity to be on a regular payroll. Some as knights, some as aids and advisors, etc. I understand that normally this is handled on a "per job" basis, but I like the idea of a basic salary, plus the "per job" thing being a bonus for...

Thanks for all the responses guys! Good stuff :) A friend and I were discussing the issue and we came to this conclusion. When it comes to both the clerical, paladin, or monkish orders, it all depends on the level of involvement the organization wishes with the outside world. How much does the...

I know that each individual will choose his own path... and that Ilmater's own views on it might be completely different as well, but what about the church? A large organization is likely to have some sort of code in place, or simply "preferred" actions.

My current FR campaign is set in the Bloodstone Lands (in 1378 DR); and I'm having some difficulties in understanding the ethics and morals of a paladin of Ilmater. In reading all the lore I can find out there, its clear that Ilmater approves of violence under some circumstances... but the...

Amusingly enough... our group has eight people, so squad might work well :). Anyway... thanks for all the responses, I'll have to carefully look through all the links posted etc. Thanks guys and if you think of any more suggestions or advice, please feel free to post! -Arravis

My lovely wife wants to learn some of the basics on squad tactics... her new character has training as a soldier, but neither she nor I know much about it. Are there any old Dragon magazine articles or anything like that which deal with it? Any resources or opinions would be welcome, thanks...

Oohh... clever idea, I'll try it when I get home!

Yeah... I tried that. Seems the monitor is fantastic for DVI, but really quite horrible in VGA :(.

I wanted to see if anyone can give me some advice on how to cheaply and efficiently resolve using my Samsung 2253BW LCD monitor (1 DVI-D and 1 VGA input, specs: 2253BW giant series - monitors SAMSUNG) with two inputs at once. One input is my old PC with an Asus graphics card (1 DVI-I output and...

Shouldn't the option of horses being a substantial "character" be up to the DM? It seems negligent for the rules to de-emphasize them. If its something you don't prefer, don't have it in your game; but the rules handle them in a way that is at least reminiscent of real life. Its not an issue of...

I've always wondered why D&D handles mounted combat and shields so weakly in relation to their historical capabilities. I used to feel the same way about pole-arms in 1st and 2nd ed, but I feel that 3rd and 4th handle it well. Anyway, I don't claim to be a historian, expert, or anything, so I...