Search results

Hiya everyone, Got a couple rules-related questions that have been stock-piling. Actually, only 3 of 'em. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate some help. 1] What's the limit to a Diplomacy check? The DMG lists DC's to change an NPC's initial attitude via a Diplomacy (or CHA) check. Some of...

Ok Croth - when does "low" stop being "low", and when does "high" start being "high"? You're always the one that seems to answer my posts first, and I thank you for it! Is it a correct assumption that characters from, say, 4th to 7th level are the "safest" when it comes to standard adventuring?

I'm curious. I'm bored. If the former won't get me to post something, the latter will. So...which character level seems to be the most difficult for an average PC to survive through in an average campaign? I think first level can be deadly for reasons I don't need to elaborate upon here...

Nice Destil That was as good a response as I could have hoped for. Thank you for taking the time to write it. It's odd that one can make a grapple check if an enemy provokes an AoO, since a successful grapple allows a 5' movement. Normally you'd think you would be unable to move since it's...

It seems simple enough, I know, but I was wondering if someone could give me a roll-by-roll breakdown of a grapple in combat? The stuff that confuses me is the "move in" and "pin" and what-not. Do these all happen during the same round that the grapple is begun? That is, if I want to start...

Curious - how do you fellow DM's handle combat when your PC's start going against baddies around CR 15 and above? It seems to me that creatures around that power level (or greater) have so many different options and capabilties that a DM would be hard-pressed to play them correctly. I don't...

Not sure if something like this is already out there, but was wondering if you cats could take a look at it and let me know if it's stupid, over-powered, under-powered, too similar to other classes, etc. The basic premise of the Avatar is that he may cast arcane spells without a chance for...

Some of the below my delve more into house rules, but nonetheless... RJ's Top Ten Tips for Interesting Overland Journeys 1) I let the group's ranger make a Wilderness Lore check to determine how good of a campsite is located prior to darkness setting in. I've contemplated doing this roll...

Envy Looks like you have an RPG library to rival Monte's!

Our Group Here's about the only pic I could find that had most members of our group together over the gaming table. This was taken last September. We're spread out all over the country, so we only get together about 3 times a year. Each time we do get together, however, it's a 2-3 day/night...

Hi all, The other week someone made a post here that included a link to Sean K Reynold's site (I think) which, in turn, had some pictures up of Monte and the gang enjoying a 3E session. They had an elaborate set-up on the table (Dwarven Forge, maybe?) and a library of RPG books that was...

Clarification My last post gave me a headache. The main thing to remember in this discussion, I think, is: Delivering a Touch Spell via a Touch Attack is not the same thing as delivering a Touch Spell via an Unarmed Strike.

Eureka! I think one my players just came up with an answer that effectively addresses realism and game balance. Let's say a character casts a Touch spell. Per the rules, he may now move and deliver his Touch attack, all the same round. This is different than most actions, since he's making...

Heh MD = Maryland or Medical Doctor. In this case, it's the former, and I wish I were the latter. :)

Hmm Icebear, I thought of that - perhaps it was game balance that drove him to that conclusion. And if that's the case, I guess it begs the question as to whether game balance would, indeed, be unduly affected were we not to rule it the way I originally posted? On a related side-note, I...

If I'm attacking unarmed, while holding the charge of a Touch spell, why I should I not be able to: a) deliver unarmed damage and discharge the spell on a successful to-hit roll, or b) discharge the spell, but not deliever damage, if my to-hit roll was not enough to hit him normally, but good...

11th Hour Update: Our first session is this Tuesday, Dec. 10th, from 7 PM - 11 PM. Could still use 1 or 2 more PC's to round out the group (currently 5 PC's). We're an older bunch (30+ yrs) so interested in other experienced gamers. Please email me if you're interested. The session will...

An alternative And just in the name of consumerism, you could go here: http://www.alldirect.com/ Much, much better prices than Amazon. Free shipping for orders over $49 beans. RJ

Hiya cptg - I've been trying to drum up a group as well. It looks like we both want to wear the DM hat. I've got our first session scheduled for Dec. 10th, and we're gonna try to meet twice monthly on Tuesday evenings. If you're interested in being a PC and have the time, shoot me an email...