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Practically speaking, what are the differences?

I am mildly interested to hear your rational for how being hidden is different from being invisible. Is it a different kind of not being seen?

The problem is that a lot of GMs do not share your attitude. "If it ain't in the books, it don't exist!" (It is a known fact GMs who do not allow spell creation do not use good english.) For the record, my GM made abjuration versions of mage armor spells available to PCs who took the class...

To be honest, I have never really seen this as a problem, since most Enchantment (charm) spells aren't really meant to be used for combat purposes IMNSHO. Since they are only supressed and most last longer then protection from evil ever will, it seemed like a non-issue. Sure, the bad guy may...

A common complaint which has also been extended to Silence. Would you differenciate between Protection from spells and Circle spells as far as what they suppressed given that the circle spells are 3rd level?

Not sure how much the rules back it, but a rules search that left us in a relatively high state of vigor led us to believe that it operates as a horse for most mechanical purposes, including the ones you mention. It is not generally subject mind effects and moves as the rider wishes. We like...

Based on your description, I would call him an obnoxious player, not a metagamer. What it sounds like you might try is explaing that when he interupts others, he is being rude. You might futher point him to the section on what knowledge skills cover what and if it isn't in there, that it isn't...

I have played with such a GM. After he house ruled in the middle of combat that you can't draw weapons as part of a movement, that downing rules didn't work per DMG while we were underwater and that spring attack didn't negate AoOs for reach after I had taken it, again during combat, I got a...

Okay, I have got to ask, exactly how does one commit murder without harming someone?

Not even as logically valid as the premise that casting a spell with an evil descriptor is an evil act? Or are you trying to make a point?

Actually, the outcome is that the orphans are saved. I think you are confusing the outcome with the means. A better way to say it is that the ends justify the means.

Think of this as a good for the goose, good for the gander sort of situation. If the PCs have to watch what they cast for their alignment, so should NPCs. Can't just have evil wizards going around casting good descriptor spells. Wouldn't be right. At least, not unless it was okay for good...

Guess I will ask the same question here that I asked on the other one: If you think that casting an alignment typed spell is an alignment act, how many Protection from Evil spells can the BBEG cast to protect himself from his competitors before he risks becoming a BBNG?

As usual, you are a voice of reason, Hyp. To those who think casting spells with *Alignment* descriptor is an *Alignment* act, how many castings to change the alignment of the caster if the spell itself is not used in a particularly *alignment* fashion? How many Magic Circles against Evil could...

Given what the RAW has to say on the subject, I am rather suprised that the opinions are not more balanced. Put me down for 'Not an Evil act'. I would keep an eye on them though....

Anyone who had read Fritz Leiber will recognize this as the sort of situation Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser tend to fight their way out of succesfully. Put me down for option one. Having played a variety of game systems over the years, I am a firm believer in letting D&D be the heroic sword and...

For those who have no problem with how things went down, I notice you didn't comment on the PCs losing their hiding spots. Care to comment on this?

The problem is, all these attempts at realism just add substantial complexity. If you check for limbs free, then you should also check to see if they got something more unusually important, such as the neck or head. Still torn about it, but since I tend to prefer a more heroic game, I will...

Near as I understand, they players didn't get any attacks off before rolling initiative. If that is that case, ruling that they gave away their hiding spots and then requiring an intiative roll is a bit of a screw job. Given that both groups were aware of the others, initiative should have...