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Also, there is another problem to consider. Some of the benefits of lower levels are worth far less at higher levels. And consider a Monk / Fighter. In effect the Monk is gaining a bonus feat every even level and Good BAB. Is that worth LA +3 at level 15? Also, compare a Monk / Fighter with a...

This is a very interesting arrangement. It raises some questions, however. How widespread is the worship of this worm? Does a deity's power depend upon their number of worshipers? If so, has the changeover in populations (both in number and in racial composition) before and after the...

Warning - long post Before I make comments on your statements, I think I should describe my understanding (or lack thereof) in regards to the arrangement of the geography of your continent. I tend to think of it as being somewhere between Australia and India in size, existing almost entirely...

This will likely be my last posting tonight, so I will not be able to answer your response to this post until tomorrow. My first thought is to have some dwarves remaining behind in the mountains. The humans may not know about the dwarves, but perhaps the Freman / Desert Elves trade with them...

An interesting idea . . . First thing to consider is that the majority of land on Earth referred to as desert is not covered by sand dunes. Bare rock, compacted gravel and stone, salt flats, and so forth make up significant areas of desert surface on this world. Most sandy deserts are the...

Personally I feel a little sorry for Haley. Thus, by losing half of her gained wealth the chances of her success are rather greatly delayed - all to the benefit of the current Guild Leader whom she almost killed (and likely still wants to kill). Also, as I recall, most of the wealth she has...

I considered a 3.5 / 4 hybrid, but then I realized that Pathfinder was doing just as well as any hybrid might. Personally, I think they should sell the rights for D&D to Paizo and let Pathfinder become the new edition.

Remove flight. That is worth +1 LA by itself. However, at these levels most of what granted the + to the LA (or even most templates) are no longer worth what they were worth when first received, so it doesn't really matter much. Be aware that at 20+ level most level appropriate foes likely...

This sounds a lot like what has happened recently with the Forgotten Realms. A lot of people I know are disgusted with what has been done to the realms to make them fit the new races, classes, magic system, and general paradigm of the new setting. Many of them simply refuse to play in the...

I never played 2e - I got into RPGs literally a week or three before 3e came out. I have not yet played 4e (nor am I all that certain I want to). I answered with about 50 - 75% were not pure core classes. When I chose a class it was initially core about 25% of the time, but more often than not...

I'm surprised not everyone chose "Over 20," but then I come from a family of readers, personally own over 3k books, visit a couple local libraries once every four to six weeks, and read fan-fiction novels online, so my view may be a little biased. Recently finished reading Princeps Fury about...

I sort of have a different look upon the situation. Why not presume the Ogre mage has a meta-magic feat that allows his cone of cold to deal non-lethal damage? No one gets killed, and now the three are prisoners. The other two and work to try to free them while those imprisoned attempt a prison...

I've been thinking for a while that Mr Scruffy is Belkar's animal companion! As for Durkon, if he is returned posthumously, then the prophesy of death,etc accompanying him back might simply mean his own body (dead) returning. Or it could mean that the return of his dead body might cause an...

I can't believe no one has posted about this one yet. The ending rather surprised me. It all but necessitates Belkar's recovery, I think, and what it suggests about the Guild leader is unbelievable (literally) considering Halley's likely class level (12). Anyway, enjoy...

Personally, I'm still betting that the cleric "removes curse" just as/before the door breaks down or is knocked open. On the other hand, we know from the oracle that Belkar has less than a year to live. However, as 1) we do not know what part of the year the comic is currently in (spring...

The Ancient Greeks believed that initially the sky was utterly dark. Most stars were placed in the sky by deities - eternal fires forming patterns that represented things they wished to be remembered (rather akin to a burial mound or monument). However, I believe they had a different...

It depends incredibly upon the setting. Is this a small town deep in a duchy known for few bandits and strong border defense? If so then the town guard likely just deals with the local drunks and the occasional pickpocket. A few 1st level warriors is good enough for most, perhaps lead by a...

This has already been answered, but I will reiterate some points. Brutal Throw in Race of Stone has a thrown weapon version of Power Attack. Peerless Archer in Silver Marshes has a bow (& xbow?) version of Power Attack. Your player seems more interested in a ranged sneak attack than in...

There are other issues in dealing with horses and playing the game. Historically, horses were considered valuable property. In combat the attackers - unless in a desperate situation - tried not to strike the horses, as they could be captured for loot or ransomed afterward should they win. In...

Yes I once had a halfling character to whom I gave two skill points in cooking due to background. But then I usually set aside 2-4 skill points at first level which I placed based upon the character's background. Things like Fletcher or Smith were more common, however.