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This section is for DMs who want to create especially nasty versions of the common creatures found in the MM. A particularly fierce Alpha Male, perhaps. Or a new race of Large wolf-like animals. It does not pertain to animal companions, special mounts, or even animal PCs. So basically, as...

Others have already pointed out many of the game symmetries that bother me, from an RP point of view. Mainly the "good poison" and "good disease" from the BoED. I do indeed want my [Good] and [Evil] to reflect their philosophical differences with mechanical differences, rather than merely...

This comment seems to argue directly against your assertion that paladins are only human. I agree with you that paladins are human, and imperfect. But I disagree that they're just common mortals trying to make a difference. Paladins are souls that were created stronger and more pure than...

You make a compelling argument, and the tenor of your paladin conceptualization is pleasing to me. But I tend to see it differently. Paladin is not a vocation that ordinary men choose to pursue. It isn't the same as a man who tries to be the Perfect Knight. Someone put forth in another...

*shrug* I'm not upset by the ad, but I find it hard to understand how calling the entire consumer base of a product "freaks" can not be negative. Freak always has been and continues to be a word with negative connotations, in my view. Perhaps I simply haven't kept up with modern culture at my...

I agree with you. I don't believe a paladin can be tricked into losing the favor of his god. If he kills an innocent because of the schemes of an evil illusionist, his god will not deem him unworthy, although the paladin will probably feel really guilty, and the god may demand that the paladin...

Well, I like to think that my image isn't quite so cartoony as He-Man. At least, that's what I like to tell myself. :p

You know, I didn't like it either when I first heard about the idea way back when 3.5 was just coming out. I too railed against the "pokemount" concept. I like my paladin's mount to be a boon companion, a friend and compatriot. But the more I thought about it, the more I warmed to the idea...

I agree 237%. IMC, clerics are special individuals among the common priestly orders of a particular god's Church, which have been blessed with true divine gifts. The majority of priests have no magical gift, but those rare few can perform true miracles. Thus, becoming a cleric requires...

If I had the search function I'd look it up for you, but the gist of it is this: * My paladin wanted to take Leadership, but our party is large and I didn't want an extra body to take up space in tight quarters, or take time away from other players as far as roleplaying, etc. * My DM and I...

Were I you, LordBOB, I'd follow a two-step plan of action. Step 1: Try to talk it out. Explain, diplomatically, that the rules changes regarding paladins are causing you to not have fun in the campaign. Ask if he's willing to discuss them. If he is, great. If not, ask if he's willing to...

The wording is still a bit confusing in 3.5. My guess is that in 4.0 they do away with the concept of a "natural armor bonus" entirely, and just list it as "natural armor." So a gnoll would have Natural Armor of 1, and could gain an enhancement bonus to its natural armor through magic. As it...

Sorry it took so long to reply to this. I hadn't realized it had gotten another reply until I went to double-check the great suggestions I got here. :) I could stand to lose the hit points. My pally has been extremely lucky with his hit point rolls and has so many hit points it's practically...

Actually, I believe the quote you're looking for is "respect for legitimate authority." Respect != Obedience. And not all authority is legitimate.

I disagree. As was mentioned upthread, it's almost identical to the issue with Divine feats and Quicken Turning. Quicken Turning (or Wildshape) only allows one to speed up the use of the ability itself. Spending a "charge" of the ability to activate a completely different ability remains...

My feelings exactly. I would never include this in my list of House Rules preceding a new campaign, but if a player came to me after the game started, I'd probably allow it.

He doesn't, regardless of how you rule Mirror Image and Cleave. He may have a chance against a 2nd-level spell, even one cast by a 20th-level wizard, but he certainly doesn't have a chance against the wizard himself. I don't think anyone is arguing that he does, or should.

Hyp, it has always been my understanding that the round was meant to represent a simultaneous 6 seconds of action. Yes, things get strange at times, because you can't have true simultenaity, but that's always been my understanding of the game construct. 1 round = 6 seconds, everyone is taking...

Firing a gun is so quick and simple that in-game I'd consider it a Free Action. Using a wand is a standard action. No images of guns are invoked, as far as I'm concerned. As well as you've supported yours. No, I implied nothing of the sort. So the wand-user is concentrating really hard for 1...

Well, none of us are entitled to updates on the Forums, so whatever PC does is whatever PC does. I've enjoyed the Story Hour immensely over the years, and I'm grateful for that. As things stand now, I've placed PC's Story Hour with Sepulchrave's Story Hour, on the list of things to check every...