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For the Mk 4 / Ft 2 1/2 orc. I would nix the EXPERT TACTICIAN feat unless you have UnBALANCING STRIKE. Its not good enough on its own for this chaaracter. Note earths embrace works like this. When you get a pin all your damage is doubled (same as crit damage. If you crit it is even better) and...

I'd keep the monk levels untill you get the d8 damage and an extra 10' movement. Then I would go fighter. This keeps your damage decent. And helps with larger creatures. I would also drop the 2 points from CHA and add them to INT. More skill points will come in handy. I might wait in close...

I just got the Quint Monk which has a non-existant feat called Circle Boxing. They say on the message board to replace this with Improved Dodge. What book is this in and what does it do? What are the pre-reqs. etc. -D

Start out with a base of Monk and the Improved Grapple feat (Lets you make a grapple check w/o provoking AoO) The reason is Monks do more damage than any other class unarmed. It starts at d6. and goes up. Plus this damage is real not subdual. If you use the monk as described in OA you can...

I'm looking for an artist who takes freelance work at an affordable price to do a couple character portraits. Style must be semi realistic. No cartoon type art. Anyone have any ideas? -D

1. Fix the weapon weights. These are WAY to high. Just state the actuact wieght of the weapon it self. No accessories. No included scabards ect. Just the weapon it self. Heck look at a Museum Replicas catalog if you can't figure out where to find them. Even these guys tend to be a bit heavier...

The Doc is right on. The Jananese did/do polish the blades to an extreme degree. This is done by a polisher not in most cases by the smith. Polishing is it's own art form where a poisher must apprentice for many years. They are able to bring out the subtle qualities of the steel. This is called...

EBAY is a very dangerous place to get a sword if you don't know what you are looking for. If you want information on REAL swords spend a few hours or more on Sword Forum (SFI) . In short there are Sword Like Objects. Things that look like swords, but lack any real perfomance characteristics...

Here are some ideas I didn't see. I DM but I prefer to play as much as possible. I hate when I am told NO..... because the DM doesn't want to go this way or hasn't thought of something. Or us players are ruining HIS adventure. It should be a colaberation. Instead of being arbitrary or negative...

Abjuration is my choice. My Wizard is a Ranger\Wizard and is a support character. The extra spell per day is why I choose to specialize at all. It really helps with multi-class. He has more of a cleric role, and buff's the other character (only 2 players). More of a strong Defense makes a good...

There are elements of Kung fu that are common in nearly any style of "kung gu". I would personally feel a little put off by your treatment so far, but it may just be a VERY traditional school. If it is not I personally would have second thoughts about going there. You can talk with other martial...

My favorite subject. The effectiveness of any martial art is going to be based upon 2 things. 1: YOU. You must train to fight, get into shape and become dedicated. You must also find the art that fits you. Your personality, body style, level of physical fitness, philosophy etc. 2: Your...

I think you're right, but after a couple levels it isn't really relevent. House rules I have done much the same with 1/2 orcs. Personally I don't see much of a problem. Most people will play what intrests them not what is most powrefull. Some will go the other way but if it is done well and...

There has been a few threads on monks in the last 2 months. Here are MY guidlines to making an effective use of the class. I take it that you have OA and you can change out Stunning Fist, Deflect Arrows, & Improved trip for other martial arts feats (listed on a side bar I don't have my book...

Thanks! I'll get a few sets. -D

Sorry if this has been brought up before. I'm looking for some of those old razor edged dice like I had in the early 80's. The d4's were like caltrops! I haven't been able to find any. My local game store couldn't find anyplace to special order them. Anyone know where I can score a set or 2? -D

What is the 3d dungeon marker stuff? Where can I get it? -D

What markers are best at erasing off a battle mat? I belive I have a Crystal Castle mat. It has 1 inch squares on one side and hex on the other. It is parchment colored and has a border of some sort. I heard dry erase don't work well on these. -D

Fourthed (Is this a word?) I'd also remove the Law vs Chaos axis. never liked it. YMMV

Always played PG-13. When I was younger there was no desire to describe the sex, and we thought of it as rather light hearted kill the bad guy take his stuff. Some sessions have been close to 'R' but not many. There was no concious effort on "...how far we are willing to go..." I think it is...