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Absolutely, how one answers the question relates entirely to the Good/Evil axis. What I am saying is that the Law/Chaos axis determines how often you deviate from your own moral code due to circumstances, situational factors, and the like. If you answer "no" or "yes" every time, no matter...

My group uses a slightly different approach to the ones I'm seeing here I think.. For us, the Law/Chaos axis refers to consistency. As an example, take the classic question "Would you kill 1 person to save 10?" A Lawful person would answer "no" (assuming a good or neutral character let's say)...

Hey folks, I know this topic has been covered before.. I remember reading it but darned if my Google-fu has failed me. I'm looking for the discussions on what to do when a PC with bonuses against a certain race comes up against what looks like that race but really is another. In this specific...

I originally started this idea over here: http://www.enworld.org/forum/general-rpg-discussion/258368-roleplaying-based-penalties-death-now-examples.html I've revised it and now I think this is a better place for it to be discussed. Essentially I am looking for some ideas on acts of...

After thinking about it for a while, I've decided that I still want to give this a try. Here are some examples of "forced behaviour" that I have come up with. Please let me know what you think. 1. From now on, the character can only eat a maximum of 2 meals per day. They must donate their 3rd...

That is a point I had considered - but I compared it to things like the Book of Exalted Deeds, where some of the feats and spells are a little more powerful than normal in trade of some heavy RP requirements. Good question! If you mean the PCs, I have this: 1 Rogue (faceman/gambler) 1 Sorcerer...

For my new campaign I've decided to remove the "death penalties" rule. No more -1 this, or negative level that once you come back from the beyond. What I would like to do instead is something a little more RP based. I am thinking that when characters return from the dead, they do so in debt to...

In the end, the DM and I discussed it and came up with the following houserule: Anyone with Disable Device can disarm a trap (regardless of DC). The trapfinding feature now means that a character with it gets an auto-check to detect the trap when within 5ft of it (like elves and secret doors)...

There's a brief primer (pun intended!) on them in the 3.5 DMG. If you want a little more depth, there is a very good article all about firearms in Dragon Magazine #321.

Wow You folks are quick! Thanks so much for the replies. I'll mention that we're actually using the Pathfinder Beta Rules so I don't have to worry about "cross-class" points - it's all 1 for 1. In fact, since the character is a half-elf, I get a free Skill Focus feat that I was thinking of...

New Campaign, new character! I'm playing a sorcerer who is a quizzical, fun-loving scamp. One of those "too smart for school types". One of his attributes is a interest in all things complex - riddles, puzzle boxes, mechanical whirlyjiggs and the like. I reckon he likes to take things apart to...

This is what I came up with: SAPPHIRE HELM Aura strong transmutation; CL 15th Slot head; Price ???? Weight 3lbs. Resembling the head of a blue dragon, this ornate helmet has wide frills along its sides and a sturdy horn that juts from the nose plate. The deep blue helm is...

Long story short: I have a PC playing a dragon shaman (lvl 9) and would like to create a special magic item for her to try and pursue (she's playing up the greedy aspects of her draconic heritage). So my basic premise is a helmet, made from Blue Dragon scales that grant some abilities based off...

Has there ever been a rendition of a half-githyanki race? Any 3.5 product will do, or even a 3.0 one with some updates? Preferably with a +0 LA but I'm just wondering if it has been done before. If not.. look forward to my House Rule thread soon!

Heh, Sadly, I don't think a party of 2nd lvl character's could handle any Derro build that include PrC's.. half-caster or otherwise! Your basic Derro is CR 3, so one or two base class levels might be ok, but I'm a little wary of even that since they will probably be softened up by both his...

Ooh good call! I may not use it for the Derro himself (named Old Man Wig btw) but I could definitely see it as a way to use some other creatures and still have them fit his bug theme... he could be a mad alchemist/breeder type. Thanks!

Hey everyone, I'm looking to brainstorm an effective social/skill based encounter for my PCs. The basic premise is thus: a con artist has arrived until the pretense of being a long-lost relative to a recently deceased noble. As the only "heir", this fraud is looking to make off with the loot...

Thoughts. 1. The PCs come to learn that in order to defeat this vampire.. they are going to need the proper tool. A ritual, a special holy symbol, some specially made stake, a piece of the sun.. whatever. 2. This vampire decides to throw them off the trail by leaving false clues. This sends...

Wow. Awesome ideas here, After thinking about it, I really like like the vermin idea but I felt that some kind of "ringleader" would make a nice climax encounter. So, I've eased up a little on the "tightly sealed" aspect and came up with this idea: A lone Derro, living a life of madness in...

A quick and easy option is trading in your animal companion for the benefit of having your favoured enemy bonus apply to attack rolls as well. It's from a Dragon Magazine.. I just can't remember which one.