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I haven't read all 5 pages of this thread, but I am throwing my 2 cents in. Sorry if I repeat any aforementioned ideas. I like the idea of Sneak Attack being optional, but only in a "when do I get to use it?" timing sense. I am a 3.5 guy and think the typical paths for the rogue are analogous...

If I choose to use the rules around XP cost for spells and such, would an XP debt rule work? This is how many video games work...if you lose XP, you don't lose level, you instead go into debt which needs to be repaid with new XP in parallel at some simple rate like 50% of all new XP. So, if I...

Thanks for validating me on this one, and thanks for the other directions I can consider going. I will end this thread, but please look to the other thread I will be posting related to this one regarding the use of XP.

keeping up with organic nature of my campaign party, doling out XP while not difficult mskes advancement feel too slow. Does anyone see a problem with simply advancing the party the first few levels with each with the conclusion of each "chapter" of the adventure module. Or base the split of...

YES! Challenge of Champions...great idea. Thanks.

Where is there a good resource for puzzle ideas? Any favorite puzzles out there?

thanks for the reply. I was looking for creatures outside the norm. some thoughts: I have decided on a giant croc, monstrous viper, and black dragon. some other unusual heads offered in my other post include: -bison -rhino -elk also, can all the heads be attached to long necks for reach...

what about a slow digester (low damage) but quick to dissolve/process gold. when it "consumes" X amount of gold, it belches out gold particulates with an electric discharge. minor shock to nearest living crsature plus a glitterdust effect. worst of all--bye bye treasure.

What do think about one head being a slug or a snail covered in a corrosive slime? Frog with sticky tongue attack with reach, swallow whole? the others could be acid resistant features like black dragon and the like

I am starting with the template in the MM2, but like your comment on the oozes thread...I am not worrying too much about details. I just started looking at the way they did it and seemed to get blocked from interesting ideas. I will check out the Savage Species. Thanks!

I need help with the taco bell joke too. Thanks for the nods in your posts, Belzbet and Ragmon. I like the concept of a "Breeding Ground" for oozes. That would be nasty to step into. Also, that idea inspired another idea for me -- ooze attractant trap. They start crawling out of the...

I have mot. I will look, but hopefully other idea surface ftom this post. thanks for the tip!

I have a couple new ideas for some oozes intended for lower level characters (2nd - 3rd). I would like some feedback and any additional ideas. I am trying for something that the party wouldn't expect from an ooze but not be so overpowering that they completely underestimate it to the point of...

aside from the standard lion-ram- dragon variety what is the most interesting chimera you have encountered?

Anyone out there have encountered any chimeras more interesting than the typical lion/ram/dragon?

I have a couple new ideas for some oozes intended for lower level characters (2nd - 3rd). I would like some feedback and any additional ideas. I am trying for something that the party wouldn't expect from an ooze but not be so overpowering that they completely underestimate it to the point of...

I like your suggestion. I will rethink the names of the locales. I guess there is a little bit of a giveaway if they have to choose between the Moors of Evil Death or the Forest of Love and Peace. ;-)

Risk -- that's what its all about This has been really helpful. The last comment really sums up my goal. It's not about figuring out which is the lesser risk, it's about NOT BEING ABLE TO FIGURE OUT which is the lesser risk. It's about having to make a choice between two really crappy choices...

Got something against swamps, frankthdm? :-) :) Okay, if I read them that quote, I will make the choice too clear. :) Some changes I can make: 1) I think I can throw a rumored treasure in the swamp... 2) Time is a greater factor, so faster route would be better. a forced march could...

Thanks to all of you for your responses to the poll and he commentary. Based on the little poll, 3:1 forest is a clearer choice. My takeaway is to boost the time factor / urgency to make the swamp a stronger option and an overall tougher choice. I can make the swamp more certain and the...