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Does anyone here know of a way of making encounter layouts such as in published adventures? The 4e rules make it simple and fun to build challenging and fun encounters, and the online tools are awesome for finding or building the perfect monsters. However, there is no convenient integration of...

Ironically to the sentiment of the original post, I run essentials almost exclusively. Core 4e is great for its unified structure, sure, but it wasn't as scalable in difficulty as the essentials stuff. I like having the essentials options so I can bring in a complete newbie friend and make him a...

So, I like the formula of making an elven spear fighter. First take a slayer, add the melee training (Dex) feat, and then pump that Dexterity up to 20. It is a fun combo in my opinion. Take the Berserker's Charge stance, and you have a character that in one round can draw a weapon, close with...

It's true, though, conversion to 4e is really easy to do when it comes to the older stuff. I spent some time with the Temple of Elemental Evil and the dndinsider monster catalog recently, and found that I could go down the line recreating the encounters in such a way that they worked with 4e and...

We're going to run lair assaults bi-weekly on Friday evenings. There is no need to have it get in the way of the already-successful encounters group.

I imagine this has been covered elsewhere, but I'm horrible at navigating forums. Is there any consolidated resource adding the rarity system to the items from the older 4e books?

You can use EVERY encounter power your character has between both kinds of rests (Every encounter). You can use EVERY daily power your character has between extended rests.

I for one switched over completely to essentials for my newest campaign. I have been playing and loving 4e since release, and have happily embraced the new essentials stuff. I was worried at first, but the more I read about the new materials, the more I got excited. I have to say, I'm absolutely...

Okay, I see that now... that's a little confusing. I have no idea what the deal is, then. Does that -2 always apply, or only when the mount is taking actions on its own? See, what I'm saying is this. Is the mount taking an action if the rider activates the attack? What I'm thinking is that the...

You make an interesting observation there. Reading through the mounted combat section of my rules compendium, I notice no mention of the mounted combat feat or the need of any feat at all to have complete use of the mount and its abilities. The only mention of a -2 is to say that the mount...

See, that's where the "...excluding crit dice" part came in. Stuff like the extra dice added for charging with a horned helm are also maximized.

Nope, critical hits maximize all damage die for the attack, excluding crit dice of course. Power Strike, Sneak attack, Hunter's Quarry, die added by magical weapons, etc... all maximized on a crit. And as far as I understand it, Power Strike is worded that way on purpose. It's kind of a...

So, I have a few things to add to this conversation that I hope will help. I really think you should look at the essentials line for so many reasons. -There is very much an old-school flavor about it. In fluff, in class and race design, and in play. -Powers have more of the verisimilitude I...

Quoth the internets... "U Mad Bro?"

No one wants to stop you from using the books any way you see fit. By purchasing the book, you have paid for the right to use the material within. If you really need to have a digital version of the book for your game setup, then perhaps you should invest in a scanner, so that you can make your...

So now we are arguing semantics to avoid the point that acquiring something in a capitalist economy by any means not sanctioned by the owner of the property is wrong, and that WotC has every right to protect their profits by distributing materials in such a way that at least makes it more...

I understand and feel for your frustration even though I am perfectly happy with my DDI subscription and look forward to the new web tools, but I have to jump in and put in my thoughts at this point. I'm worried I'm getting ready to get myself in a lot of trouble by saying this, but I agree...

Hey, don't write off the DM kit just yet. The adventure inside is indeed very awesome. And you also have to keep in mind the other things you get. -A completely up to date and correct DM screen. -All the maps and tokens for the adventure (Useful for other adventures). -And a paperback handbook...

Well if we're talking about dice worth saving for, you can't get much better than mine. They are carved out of Rasputin's left femur, which was smuggled out of St. Petersburg shortly after the February Revolution and kept in a masonic vault for several decades. I find they have a good heft, and...

It's a pretty cool little encounter, but It doesn't fit so perfectly with the Ghost Tower sequel to the Twisting Halls. Nevertheles, I too would like to see them start releasing more of these encounters and adventures on the site... at least to DDI members and/or sanctioned DMs.