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Reading through this thread makes me realize (once again) how subjective things are in D&D. There are always counter measures to abusive spells if you deem they need to be controlled - that's part of being a DM. Improvisation may be the single most important ability a DM has to possess. It has...

It depends. Do you want the Hierophant flavor or not? I don't see sacrificing one level of Cleric before reaching Epic levels as that big of a deal. The Cleric is a strong class to begin with and besides, are you really going to play epic level characters?

I think it's worth it for a level or two. My Cleric took it when he went to 16th Level (Cleric 15/Hierophant 1). One nice thing is the increase in saving throws (+2 to F & W) and i love the Divine Reach - note we don't use the Reach Spell feat. I plan to take it again at 18th level and I'll...

High level can be fun, but it's initially a bit cumbersome. LOTS to track, lots to remember. The other thing is that random encounters are essentially eliminated - the players rarely (if ever) travel overland in any conventional manner. But still, high level campaigns are frought with danger and...

I can't think of anywhere this is explicitly stated, but I still think that spells with the same caster level should not be viewed en masse. This just smacks of power gaming to me. Granted, I am not providing any concete evidence to support my stance, but such narrow reading of the Dispel...

disregard - problem fixed. ty, malcer

I concur with Shilsen. In the case where 2 or more spells are at cast at the same caster level we start with the highest level spell first. If they are the same spell level we randomly determine the order. As a side note - I have seen many people treat dispelled permanent abilities as not...

lol - I was talking to one of my players after i posted originally and he took me to task as well. I was coming back to the boards to edit my post, but dammit, you busted me - lol On a different note - I did not realize that Power attack had been changed. I don't like it myself - there's all...

oops! - yes, I was incorrect. The AoOs thing was my source of confusion - sorry

Tumbling is different. Some skills have been eradicated while the knowledge skills have been expanded upon. As mentioned by many - spells are the biggest change: Renamed, eliminated, merged with others (i.e., Negative Energy Protection is now merged with Death Ward) Whips are now ranged...

lol - that's great. I had to teach the players a lesson on abusing Rope Trick as well. I agree - it is vulnerable to dispelling.

how did it go?

lol

By far, the pessimistic Paladin, Sir Tinley Willdye. "Certainly we will vanquish the evil overlord, though I fear it will mean our end.." :)

They aren't getting AoO's - they are taking normal attacks w/ a 10' reach weapon. Remember the golden rule: The 5 foot step is always your friend.

I have always hated this aspect of the game. I do not allow this in my campaign. Perhaps if the Cleric casts augury or some other divination to glean the necessary knowledge....maybe. When I am not DMing I play a Cleric and I always have some Restoration spells allocated to prevent such a thing...

The Ecyclopedia Magica volumes are still helpful

This is essentially what I have done in my low-magic campaign and it seems to be working fine (notable exception: I did not nerf Clerics - I reduced their spell lists and capped ALL spells at 4th level. I also gave Clerics a bonus feat at 1st and every 4 levels. Arcane magic is unavailable in my...

OH my kingdom for the precious :rolleyes emoticon right now................ why have you forsaken me in my time of need?

Since you're not being overly serious........ I believe it pre-dates Christianity.....;)