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Is the problem only when s/he chooses electricity? Because if this is the case I would say that you should let it go. The player is choosing the optimal option for the situation which means they shouldn't be punished, and the benefit they get is nominal.

We tried somethign similar for a while but simply allowed you to take the better of the two rolls. It seemed to increase averages in line with the Living Greyhawk static hp, so we liked it.

It seems that it may make Con too important. Con already adds directly to HP and this makes it doubly important. Perhaps it is just my groups, but Con is never a dump stat to begin with. Assuming you did use it, I agree with all of the provisions listed. Limit it to PCs (or at least not...

I've never really seen an argument follow from experience questions. It just seems pointless to argue with the DM because even if you 'win' the argument, you are probably going to 'lose' somewhere else down the road. Not saying our DMs are petty, but they are people making judgment calls and...

Going to have to back the other kids. Adamantine Full Plate at 1st level (albeit for a feat) is not a penalty... and really is a gift that keeps on giving for levels to come. Granted I've not seen them played into levels where you could purchase adamantine full plate, but at low levels that...

I think the suggestion is that instead of a flaw causing a -3 penalty to a save it should cause a -2 penalty to a save (reciprocal of a feat).

If someone were to steal your books how are they getting out of your house? My gamers don't bring backpacks, so everything is in their hands as they pack up to leave. I know what I brought to the table and if it wasn't there when we were packing up I could quickly glance around and see if...

I think you have grounds to be a bit more upset than you appear. It seems pretty obvious that someone is intentionally taking your books. Regardless of whether or not it stops... someone _was_ intentionally taking your books who shows up and expects you to put forth effort for his/her...

For our sparse use of LAs we use a combination of methods. The PGtF's suggests that you suffer a -1 penalty to attacks, saves, and skills for every +1 LA you have. These then are removed when you increase in level. So a 1st lever Drow fighter would suffer a -2 to everything he didn't want to...

I would suggest that you keep the game face to face until you are comfortable (and as long as possible after that). My best suggestion would be in setting the atmosphere. Because you are all new, make sure to keep it light hearted and fun. Gamers who have been gaming too long often become...

What issue was Thirds of Purloined Vellum found in?

Regarding the concern over wizard/sorcerer similarity... Because this magic system blurs so many of the traditional lines and because the wiz/sorc were already so similar, I don't see why you couldn't drop the sorc entirely. At least from my perspective it has a better feel to have only _one_...

More problems can be seen in the 'lesser casters.' To keep with your 10th level pattern, a paladin would have a +5 base score and a +5 from charisma seems pretty appropriate. He is only supposed to be casting 2nd level spells, so the DC is 13. Under this system he is probably changing from...

Change the way you describe things. Don't tell them they see an ogre in the room, tell them it is a 'hulking brute with a massive club.' Even a simple description change can sometimes be enough to convince them that the simple ogre is really a dangerous giant. Likewise, I often use monsters...

Question on the third feat, Vow of Humility-- does that effectively increase your max Lay on Hands by 1.5? If so that may become too powerful ad mid to higher levels. A single feat to gain 50+ points of healing... Otherwise they look very cool and I'd allow them.

As many have said, it depends on what they represent. Yours seem to be rare enough that allowing them as much information as necessary to ensure they are not wasted would be wise. rant I use Action Points and feel that they should be used before the initial roll is even made. These are...

Not that this wouldn't be overly apparent once you began, but if you plan to use the 'total modifier' system, it is a good idea to do stats before racial adjustments. Something about the half-orc's net -2 becomes broken if you allow them to still have a total + equal to everyone else.