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I'm not stating or implying that a Spirit Companion is a "creature" in any way that 4e D&D defines it. However... And right there you have the proof that a Spirit Companion can be hit by OAs. "The spirit can be targeted by melee or ranged attacks" (PHB2 p. 120) and what is an OA, other than...

What you are forgetting is that in order to be legally targetted by an effect or power, the Target must still be within the Range of the power. In your example, even though "You" can be a legal target according to the "Target" line of the power, being outside of the power's "Range" precludes...

Most of the time, yes, since you normally do not need to move from your space to stand up, and all immobilize does is to restrict you from moving from your space (PHB 277). However, in the (rare) case your square is occupied by an ally (or other creature, for that matter) -- which can happen...

I almost hate to ask, but what about just taking Skill Training: Stealth then? -Dan'L

I would say the biggest failing for me in the Warlord is the disclusion of Insight from the class skill list (and the general non-support of Wisdom in the class.) I know it's just mechanics, and you can flavor how you want, but being able to read your enemies & anticipate their plans would seem...

*shrug* Well we've got ourselves a horse race, because it always seems goofy to me to build a bard that way. If I were to make a list of words to describe what "bard" meant to me (outside of D&D) "sword-wielding" and "tak(ing) it SERIOUSLY, damn it" would probably not be in the top 50. I mean...

Just flavor the wand as a conductor's baton, and have fun orchestrating the battle!:p -Dan'L

Well, if 1A and 1C are equally useful as control slot options, the one-level retrain solution would be: Level 1: 1A, 1B Level 5: 5A, 1C Level 9: 9A, 5B -Dan'L

If you want to limit stat choice to one array with max 16, you could just go with the "standard" array: 16, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10. HOWEVER, I've found that when doing point buy and trying to tweak a class I'll often end up going with: 16, 14, 14, 13, 10, 8. I find that this allows to balance out...

I was addressing this: to Chainsaw: As far as "down the line" planning, what deity have you decided to go with? While not necessarily the first consideration, it'll be worth checking out to what divinity and domain feats this choice gives you access. -Dan'L

1) The monsters acting on the same initiative still have separate turns; it's the same way that a PC can take OAs at each one of them. One monster must perform its move/minor/standards before the other one can act. Furthermore, actions are never exactly simultaneous; even if one moves and...

Armor of Faith and Improved Armor of Faith are only contingent upon what armor and shielding you are using (i.e., you can't be using any) and do not rely upon situationals such as charging. So, with Leather Armor the AC would be 15 (2 Leather, 3 Dex). With Cloth Armor, it would be 16 (3 Dex, 3...

I'll have you know, I'm sitting down while I type this. I won't stand for your insinuations. :p I had great fun playing a sword-and-board Elf Fighter which I started with 16 Str/Dex/Wis. With a +3 proficiency weapon, I still had a +7 to hit AC at level 1, so no trouble hitting. It kept all...

Except for the Rangers who are melee.... I would LOVE to have a suite of power options available for fighters to make ranged attacks, or close bursts closer than 1. Just make them require thrown weapons, and you shouldn't be breaking the role too much. One at-will and one or two options per...

Exactly. Since it is only one item, despite being a "double" weapon, it can only receive one enchantment. If you want two different enchantments, you should use two separate one-handed weapons; this is one area where two separate weapons would be a better choice. Also, realize that by only...

Definitely a good feat, as long as you can justify meeting the pre-req. Int is something of a dump stat in PHB 1. Certain classes thrive with it, though. I'm going to put forth "Sure Climber." Full move speed climbing with a bonus to do it? Yes, please! -Dan'L

FWIW, personally I have MUCH more control over what feats I take in comparison to what items I end up with, and costs considerably less, too. Linguist is extremely more reliable than getting three separate gems, etc. Playing in a "wish list" game is no more reliable than playing in a game...

Hmmm.... You could try to do a build that fills in with more of a leader secondary role instead of controller. Since your party doesn't have a primary leader, you and the Paladin together could make up for that lack. Look at the Vestige Pact from Arcane Power. Focus on powers that buff or...

What did you take as your Fighter Weapon Talent? If you took One-handed Weapon Fighting, realize you'll lose that extra +1 to hit unless your DM lets you break the RAW and retrain a class feature. -Dan'L

Well, I can't even approach voting based on flavor yet. As long as there are races on the list that aren't really player races (i.e., they don't appear in the PHBs or Setting Players Guides) I can't really justify voting out of any other criteria. Down with Monster races! -Dan'L