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I voted #1 for a number of reasons. I love drow when they're played out the right way - as in scheming, backstabbing, and cruel. I hate drow when they're played out pseudo - as in "I want to be drow because they're so cool, but I'll play nice." There is room for exactly one Drizzt; copies make...

Hi folks, though the following has never been a real problem in any of my campaigns, it is something that keeps bugging me for some time now. I'm talking about how to handle the placement of magic (and mundane) items in a npc's / monster's possession. Assume you've got four players: one favors...

Is this the time to reminisce about ye good olde 2e days? ;) Yes, I believe so. You may just have nailed the problem on the head there, as I would definitely qualify for the PS Devotee PrC. No, seriously: I can see how this book would be of use to someone who's never heard of the planes...

To continue the discussion from another thread ;) ... First, a setting book with a twist to it. I've absolutely had my fill of elves living in the woods, gentle halflings, gruff dwarf warriors living in the mountains, etc. The same holds true for world design: I don't want anymore of that [Big...

Hi Merric, Aren't we being a little too harsh here? Yes, I was talking about my game, but as you can tell, I'm not alone with this opinion. My statement even holds true from a player's standpoint. You can't tell me that players are happy with the way Wizards are handling their publications...

Still, his basic point is valid. Save Eberron and some of the regional FR books, which recently featured the excellent Serpent Kingdoms, WotC has not published a single book this year which I would have deemed really creative and/or inspiring. The main bunch of ideas I use in my campaigns...

The Doomguard Netbook (found here) The Outer Planes Netbook (found here) The Codex of Hammurabi (modified to Hamanu), (found here) and of course the Kargatane stuff.

I definitely dig the art and thus will pick up the book. Looking forward to the updated Saurials and Khaasta ...

Very disappointing, thus far. :( I had hoped for planar goodness, but what do we get? Second rate bladelings as a PC race, misplaced Doomguard citadels, and art that is only 2 % good at maximum ... Still looking forward to the Sigil part, but I honestly don't know if I'm gonna pick it up after...

Lawful Evil - the "caring about others" part is just what LE does: respect those who are strong, or, if you want to put a spin on it, use those who are strong as long as they are useful to this character's goals. Now, we don't know much about this Asil of yours, for example "how" he cares about...

Low to Mid level. There are many adventures out there that cover 4th to 8th level, but not too many good ones ... From what I've seen of your writing, you could most assuredly fill that empty space.

My vote goes to Midnight, also. The tone and mood of this setting are just excellent and make for a refreshing change from FR or similar settings. Zakter: No, they still have magic in Midnight. It's just very rare and dangerous to use (not only in terms of rules - Izrador's goons will try to...

Alien 3 and 7even, as Shemmy already mentioned. The Fifth Element. Blade Runner. As for a good read with a really planescapey feel, go and pick up China Mieville's "The Scar" and "Perdido Street St.". That should set your mind ablaze :).

Try to see it this way: though CHA is globally somewhat "reduced" with members of certain races, they can still have an exceptionally high CHA compared to other members of their race. For a race with -2 CHA penalty, average CHA scores might be 8, not the usual 10, and thus, you can still be a...

My group is seriously behind the (IMO ridiculously high-powered) "by the book" power level. Quite similar to francisca's post, actually.

Nothing, the list is complete. :)

Planescape, hands down. There's never been a greater setting to explore. *runs off to Oinos and watches another battle unfold*

Nah, but some DMs would (house)rule that in the case you mentioned above, you would get zero additional hp.

Same here, though I also tend to give low-con PCs at least 1 HP when they level up.

Watch stage actors talk, move, well, act. After all, what is the DM, if not a cross between an actor and a novelist? As an aside, watch less movies, as most of the things a movie shows you will make for poor inspiration. [edit]The Royal Shakespeare Company is the best.