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Stuff posted on WotC - or anywhere- that contradicts the RAW, is simply WRONG - it isn't about supporting a particular argument or position. The writer of the RotG article didn't check his article vis a vis the published rules and simply botched it, as has been done a depressingly large number...

You're right, they probably won't sue. So what? Fear of being sued should not be the only motivator here: It's just rude to build on someone else's work and not a) get permission and b) acknowledge their contribution... I'm not suggesting that somebody write a big fat check, just a note saying...

As others have mentioned - another foolish and ill conceived 'House Rule' offered in lieu of sound rule interpretations. - Grabbing a sentry and stabbing with Dagger? A grapple. - Pinning the defencemen against the boards in hockey? A grapple. - Pinning opponent against a wall/floor with...

I would think so... I find it particularly interesting because it appears there would be actual project management by somebody who knows how to do it. I completely agree that an unstructured approach most likely ends up nowhere, but never really wanted to take on the PM role myself... The...

Nah... Just Superman's cape was home made (from cloth from Krypton), and we all know Batman is a bit of a nut for making his own gear... See, their capes weren't made by Edna - who CLEARLY used sabotaged capes to winnow out the weak Superheroes... Saving the Incredibles for who knows what...

The polymorphing is reasonable (and quite cool), however the PERMANENT nature of the effect is a tad harsh.... The Mishap rules suggest such 'bizarre' effects ought only last a short while: Baleful Polymorph provides almost the effect you want, except the victim also loses their Int Will, and...

Not in it's current form - making Overrun a Standard Action just sucks too much: 1st level commoner goblins can Ready Actions to step 'in the way' of Charging 20th Level Minotaur Fighters and STOP them from getting 'into the backfield'. Said Minotaur can't even TRY to Charge if said goblin is...

What is it with brothels? My players opened one too. High quality establishment (live entertainment - tasteful! - and so forth). Their plan was to: a) Hire a trusted General Manager - actually, their trusted (and well paid) business factor (NPC) did the hiring. This shouldn't require the...

If you have (or can get) substantial ranks in Use Magic Device... Scroll of Permanency (10,125 GP + a bit cause it needs to be prepped by a 10th lv Wizard) Scroll of See Inviibility (150 gp) Do NOT blow your UMD check! (DC 30) I have a 17th level Rogue/Master Inquisitive (built for a one-off)...

Further on the NPC's getting 'handwaved' into position... My Human Sorceror/Fighter got whacked by an Assassin's Death Attack at a sporting event. Assassin snuck in through the crowd improved invisibly, got right behind me (in a box seat), studied me and did his thing. DM (who is generally...

I let players tell me what they're doing with the time, but then just jump to the next bit. It's important that I know what they're up to: For instance, the Order of the Stick crew are waiting outside a bandit camp. Are they a) hiding while keeping a close watch on the camp, b) building seige...

1. Three 2. Before 3rd Edition: 0%. Post 3rd Edition: @25%+ 3. TENDENCY (mild) towards strory narrative/roleplaying over 'Orc/Pie'. 4. Little bit. Maybe. Is it actually there or me projecting expectations? Not sure. 5. Mixed. Some positively eschew powergaming, others embrace it... 6. Nope...

The only odd thing I've done IMC with respect to breeding is the history/parentage of one of my NPCs - Tawk, a Half Dwarf (about 5'5", shortish legs/longish torso, wide like door, odd silver flecks in eyes and a tendency to not blink. Quite charismatic and personable, though). Normally (IMC...

I dislike the 3.0 version of shield, and it creates a number of wierdnesses (like this), but given the rules as they are, it's a reasonably valid whinge (and 3.0's Shield is so broken, I'd be inclined to rule against it by default). Some interesting bits though.. 1. Gotta make the Jump check...

I don't 'know' Stone Bear as well as the LG Brigade, but I thought I'd try him. Need to actually go do work now... Thanks for all the kind words! Amal

Another o' me fav characters... (I just like the Lawful Good contingent). Can ya tell I want updates? :) Amal

The shield almost broke me... ...and I got lazy with the textiles... AND 'm not really sure I've quite got him, but here's Velendo. I'm a HUGE fan of the character - love pretty much every moment he's 'on stage'. A'Mal

In my Homebrew, the only Library I've detailed is the one associated with an Arcane College. Books simply do not leave the premises. The Library is equipped with tables and private study carrels for the use of students and Guild Journeymen. The really nice books are stored in magically warded...

I'm not actually MAXIMIZING effectiveness here, just throwing out some thoughts Max out Leadership score and go hunting for a Cohort in low places... Have the Cohort be a high level caster/undead able to create spawn. Have THEM take Leadership as well (or already have it - you're just...

Yes it is. But we certaibly use the rules. Most of us use Excel based character sheets that do the totalling for us - which helps. I think its really important to enforce though - Fighters can't handwave extra Skillpoints or anything because they elected to use Int as their dump stat. Mages et...