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I rediscovered Siege of Avalon (Anthology CD for like ten bucks, woot woot). I think I'll probably just port out that system for D20 use, maybe it would work nicely....

you mean like Evil? j/k, j/k...

Craft it specifically to fit, might be an option. For instance, not gauntlets so much as bracers; not necklaces (too delicate and dangly) so much as collars. I've never had a problem with this. If Bracers of Speed would fit a halfling, they'd fit my dog's legs.

largely agreed, though to be picky Engilbrand, Knowledge (history) would be in general; Knowledge (Region: America) and Knowledge (Region: Europe) would probably be different skills then? ^_^ just being persnickety tonight, I know what you mean. however, the following just occurred to me...

Thanks, to both of you. I will comment on this again once I've got something more concrete in my mind. Time to go find some books, lol...

I have read and re-read this book a few times (don't lawl; if you own it, you probably have too) looking for a reason to use it's contents. Aside from ONE PrC (the name of which escapes me at the moment), I have come to the conclusion that this is a book that is best used by someone who...

comparing the hard numbers (damage only, not likely amount of skill or finesse, not to mention force-sensitivity) between saber and blaster is like comparing the hard numbers between weed and booze. It doesn't work, quit trying.

personally, i'm not a fan of choosing balance over either reality or fun. s/b can be MUCH more effective to use than 2H, depending on the build; that said, if a character wanted to s/b or 2h or dw, cool beans. That said, i do agree that caps might help balance, and that -5/+5, while not...

For a campaign setting I am designing, I am pondering the feasibility of skill-based psionics, skill-based divine casting, and skill-based arcane casting. Here's my justification, maybe someone can point me toward resources that would help: The setting is human-centric, relatively low-magic...

Hymn of the Ages, when used by a runecaster, could be made to perform for a Dorian Gray storyline.... very nice.

i've played in a few campaigns where skills were earned separately from experience, like little goodies along the way. The DM decided when it was time someone (or all of us) realized a new truth about <skill>, and then we did. It worked out very well, and meant that a fighter who kept getting...

agreed. then again, the OP started this thread to find an alternative.

Your call, DM :) IMO, I'd say sure, why not? I would also have them choose an extra "opposed school" per specialist school.

rofl, you did! i was asking for a plausible response, lol

IIRC, you might wish to remove "PEACH" from the title ;) Some folks don't want it spreading to this forum... Awesome little exotic weapon there tho. I'd like to see a pair of those on a gnome monk/ewm...

Your "Caustic" above reminds me.... I'd really like to see "Alkaline" in addition to "Acid" for damage types...it always seemed a little silly to me that my alchemist could probably just whip up a little batch of lye, put a pinch or two in a vial, and chuck the vial at an ooze, completely...

And gods. They tend to trump magic, until it gets epic. Even then, Lord Ao awaits those who seek power without His glorious approval.

Hmm, i forgot about the favored organization stuff. It would make for a nice backstory if he was just especially good at slaying members of a certain cult (from intimate knowledge of them), or thieves guild. Nice RP stuff too.

ah, i see. ring gates are awesome, but then the problem is one of logistics. how do you get one ring to stay in front of your enemy i wonder......

I have been pondering the rules-worthiness of ranged-melee myself (for the adherent class in house rules forum). I think I agree mostly with #3 up there, FranktheDM. It would become a ranged attack, unless you mean simply extended your reach.