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I don't know, even that seems kind of high. Taking a +4 Keen Vorpal longsword wielded by a STR 22 fighter gives 8 (max. 1d8) + 2 (Specialized) + 4 (enhancement) + 6 (STR) = 20, times two for the crit, for a total of 40. That's a DC 50 Fort save, which a Great Wyrm Red Dragon fresh out of the...

Of course, you modified Vorpal to a massive amount of damage, instead of an automatic decapitation. And kudos to you for it. Vorpal is hideously overpowered for only +5, when you start comparing it with the "epic" powers that only do a handful of dice extra for more plus-equivalents. To the...

Not strictly true. "10-level" Prestige Classes might qualify at 11th level, and the Epic prestige classes don't even have non-epic components. As for a Fighter's bonus (epic) feats being equivalent to a Barbarian's class abilities... Well, pretty much, yes. Rage gives you an astounding 42...

No, it wouldn't. Those nineth-level spells only come after eighth-level spells, which come after seventh-level spells, etc. Much like most of the Epic feats come after getting other Epic feats, which come after getting some normal feats. Sure, you could load up on Armor Skin, Epic Prowess, or...

I thought it was base physical damage, like 2d6+STR+Enhancement? Basically whatever damage gets multiplied on a critical hit. Obviously extra energy damage and sneak attack and such need not apply. As for the weapon property, how about make it controllable, but only on a per-round basis...

And I will throw in the traditional "Sage + Crack = Ruling." Epic is a type of character, not a class. If you gain feats after level 20, why can they not be Epic feats, provided you meet the prerequisites? No way can you tell me they're unbalanced, the other prereqs take care of that. Ah...

Coming from you, that's pretty rich. It wasn't my intent to be rude, but if you are bound and determined to take offense, by all means, go right ahead. I'm twisting nothing, just quoting the section specifically covering epic-level multiclassing. Now, to reply to others, honestly, I don't see...

I fail to see your point. That passage merely explains how you choose bonus feats. Of course a Ftr2 won't select an epic feat; he doesn't meet the prerequisites. A Wiz20/Ftr1, however, IS an epic character, and can take epic feats, as stated in the passage I quoted earlier. Methinks the...

The reference is on page eight, second column, first paragraph, last sentence. "When you have to choose from a list of bonus feats in your second class, you can also (emphasis mine) choose from the bonus epic feats described for each specific class below." The word "also" strongly implies that...

Deadguy is correct. I said "the weapon's base critical multiplier is tripled," not "the weapon inflicts triple damage," as you seem to be reading.

I think I'd do it as follows: The weapon's base critical multiplier is tripled, and all threats are automatically confirmed. I haven't playtested this or anything, but here it goes anyway. That gets your keen, vorpal longsword wielder to 1d8 (base) + 4 (enhancement) + 6 (22 Strength) + 2...

Well, part of that would be the EWP training to learn how to choke back on the swing to prevent overextending like that. Another part is the fighting style that would have to be employed. I run a fighter/weapon master that uses one of these things, and I envision his style to be one of...

Cardinal rule of level one bards, mages and rogues: Stay out of melee combat. Even without this rule, any kind hit on them is usually a fight-stopper. If that's too lethal for you, you might try further house-ruling a failed massive damage save to drop you to -1 and dying, instead of -10 and...

I personally prefer using the open-ended roll variant in the Epic Level Handbook on all rolls. A natural 1 means roll again, but subtract 20 from the result. A natural 20 means roll again, but add 20 to the result. That way, if your save is good enough, even a natural 1 won't necessarily kill...

Would be multiplied by three. All damage not expressed as bonus dice is multiplied on a critical hit.

I'd allow it, using the basic mechanics for ability scores. First wish gets you one feat, provided you meet all of the prerequisites for it. If you have additional wishes, you may cast them immediately for more feats. Otherwise, subsequent feats require a number of wishes equal to the number...

God, no. This feat is insanely powerful. Anyone who DIDN'T take it at level one would be a fool. A class with a one-to-one attack bonus can double it with this feat; a class with a one-for-two attack bonus triples theirs. While the restriction on one particular non-magical weapon may seem to...

No, you get only your normal Strength bonus if you use Flurry of Blows for the extra attack. If you only take your regular number of attacks, then you may add 150% of your Strength bonus for a two-handed weapon. IE, a level 8 Monk with STR 14 (+2), a quarterstaff, and the feat Lightning Fists...

You are correct. Flurry of Blows is an improved version of two-weapon fighting, and in fact the SRD description states "Making an off-hand attack makes no sense for a monk striking unarmed," which implies that it is not allowed to use both abilities at once. Thus, I'd still be inclined to...

Actually, with that particular house rule, couldn't the monk then use Flurry of Blows to attack with the "off-end" of the quarterstaff at no penalty? If so, would he apply full Strength to both ends (as the rules for Flurry of Blows) or full Strength to primary and half Strength to secondary...