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Here is a wonderful opportunity to introduce an Arm of Nyr. Obviously, you'd want a "hand-version" but still, the concept is sound. The one thing I've always hated about this magic item is that a PC would have to be the type of individual who'd willingly lop off his own arm for magical gain...

Speak Language is not a normal skill. There are no "Speak Language checks." More ranks does not mean a greater acuity with any particular language. In short: it has special rules. 1 skill point to learn a language for bards. 2 skill points to learn a language for non-bards. 1 skill point...

Agreed.

To clarify the Enlarge Person issue, I wasn't actually shooting for a double size increase. I was more interested in whether enlarging the PC's equipment first--which Enlarge Person explicitly does--would carry over when Polymorphed, allowing the normally medium-sized fighter to utilize...

For a spell that can change a rock into a human being?

DarkJezter, I think you did fine. As another poster noted, the mephit didn't really express much critical thinking. It had one tactic, and used it again and again. Lioness hunting parties display even more versatility, with a lower intelligence. Also note that "stay in the water" is a very...

Polymorph only allows one to change into the following types: aberration, animal, dragon, fey, giant, humanoid, magical beast, monstrous humanoid, ooze, plant, or vermin. However, Polymorph Any Object allows one to change creatures into objects, and vice-versa. So. Will Polymorph Any Object...

Hi gang, I've got a question regarding Polymorph, as described currently in the SRD. (I know the polymorph effect has been redone yet again, but since nobody in our group has whatever book redoes it, the 3.5 srd version is what we're using.) My question is simple: If a fighter is polymorphed...

I tend to disagree. I don't feel it's restrictive in any meaningful way. It also strikes me as misleading. On top of that, allowing the beholder to fire off all of its eyebeams in the same arc breaks its CR, IME. I think it far more likely that it was meant to only be able to fire 3 beams in...

A lot of cool ideas, Ranger. Let me throw some more thoughts out there. Based on your thoughts regarding a failed first attempt at fixing the world, as well as wanting to allow potential PC deification while at the same time requiring the party to also promote one or more outsiders to Godhood...

Excellent point. Now I just find myself wondering, if a beholder was meant to be able to fire all of its eye beams at any target, what was the purpose of adding in the note about firing arcs in the first place?

So the great quest of the campaign is to find/create a new Dreamer, to take over the support of the world? Such a god-laden story, and no way to become a god oneself, would disappoint me as a player somewhat, though naturally that's just one player's view, and I've certainly played in fantastic...

Interesting discussion. As a DM, I wouldn't allow the beholder to take actions that break up movement. I can't think of any other situations where it's allowed, save with special abilities (Spring Attack, Ride-By Attack, etc.) While free actions are generally unlimited, they are nevertheless...

There's already a lot of great stuff in this thread. And God knows I'm a sucker for discussion on the nature of Divinity. :p But as others have mentioned, there really is no answer to this question, neither real world nor in-game. From the in-game angle, it can be either, depending on what...

Our current group is 15th-level. We started at 1st-level in the town of Runewood. It's still our base of operations, and the Paladin has become the Marshall of the region, and begun expanding the barracks and Church of Pelor in the town. The party Druid lives at the inn with her husband, the...

*shakes head* I really thought my post wouldn't push your buttons. I even pointed out that I have done the same thing, to demonstrate that I didn't think you were doing anything wrong, or that I was calling you a bad DM. Nevertheless, you've found a way to read into my post a negative...

Your rules regarding table talk changed the encounter significantly. I'm not saying it was wrong or bad. I've started countdowns myself to hurry a player along who is bogging down the game with indecision. But that said, it wasn't entirely the players who turned the encounter deadly, but also...

This line had me rolling. :p I didn't know what to think of this show at first. My theory was that there was a large cash prize for the winner, in order to prompt folks to act like superheroes, costumes and all. Finding out about the comic book and movie, it makes perfect sense. One of the...

I agree with this sentiment 237%. Including the snark. Especially the snark. There was a story hour in the section of the same name where the party was fighting a gigantic dragon with oodles of hit points, and it cast Heal on itself. Next time the party brings up this silliness, bring up...

Mage Armor, Shield, Alter Self, Protection from Evil are good for starters, and all fairly low-level. These deal specifically with what you were asking about: AC. In the sense of more general defensive spells: Mirror Image is fantastic. It's value cannot be overstated. If your caster...