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I would apply the same '1 in (N+1)' chance (where N is the number of images) against subsequent attacks, even if the caster is struck by one of a series of attacks. I see the caster as 'moving' while being attacked - if not, then she wouldn't get her Dex bonus to AC, and in fact if she wasn't...

Analyse Level: Sor/Wiz X Range: Close Target: One object Deration: One round / level (?) Components: V, S, F This spell provides enhanced understanding of the material construction, form, function and workings of an object. When cast, it provides a bonus to certain skill checks made by the...

I find that the first level spell comprehend languages makes Decipher Script and Speak Language skills much less useful than they could be. It also destroys a lot of the potential inherent in objects like ancient treasure maps written in a long-forgotten tongue. So a couple of proposals; I...

Appraise (I've taken it for a character with a merchant background, but I've never seen it used either as a player or a GM) Decipher Script (not when a 1st level comprehend languages gets you any language without a chance of being misled!) Forgery

Do your characters also go without clothing?

Thank you! The SRD is not clear on this issue (didn't have my DMG with me,) it doesn't mention SLAs one way or the other.

If a magic item lists a prerequisite spell, is having the corresponding spell-like ability enough to allow creation of the item, or does the character actually have to be able to cast it as a spell? (The specific circumstances are that I have a character who is interested in the Divine Agent...

On the basis of a previous discussion of this issue on the boards (there isn't any published answer that I am aware of) I would suggest that the LA not be considered as a 'level' with which a level in another class is complexed, but as a reduction in the number of levels available to the...

Limited wish, greater scrying, vision and then either grasping hand or summon monster VII for combat. I think transport and information-gathering are getting more and more important relative to combat by the kind of level where 7th-level spells are being thrown around and most wiz/sors will...

The whole polymorph chain is broken I don't think the 3E designers have worked out a 'reasonable' polymorph chain yet. In fact, if I run a game in the near future none of the polymorph chain will be available, and I would strongly consider the variant wildshape abilities from UA rather than...

Sent! Any bets on how many postcards Eric's Grandma will actually end up receiving? My guess is 103.

Hang on - even in 3.0 shouldn't that be (1d10 x2.5) +10? Personally I don't see great value in false life and similar spells, unless you have no cleric in the party or no access to healing potions. You shouldn't, as a sorceror, be taking significant hit point damage in the first place. Also...

If you're not going with scry, then I'd suggest either solid fog or wall of ice (or dimension door for 4th level and wall of force at 5th level.) Area control is one of the most useful things a sorceror can do on a battlefield; and catching the enemies (or some proportion of them) in a defined...

Obscure Planescape reference: There once was a Githzerai sort, Whose limericks always seemed short, He obeyed, you see

Use the Extroardinary Success (3.0) or the 'Practically Impossible Tasks' (3.5) guidelines in the skill section to guide you as to what's possible with very high checks - it's not 'mind reading' but with a really good check (or opposed check' a character who is a dedicated motive-senser should...

Wouldn't the shield contribute to Defence, not Soak? But good to see another actual example of play! I've been trialling the system with a friend, and we've enjoyed it, although I'm still wrestling with the problem of increased versimilitude but decreased ability to use published sources -->...

You don't have scry. You don't have teleport. Ok, there were two easy choices. 3rd level I'd suggest suggestion. It has a myriad of uses, primarily non-combat (get past the guard, get the contact to spill the beans, etc) but it can have uses in combat, depending a little on DM style. 2nd...

There is a decent section in Faiths and Pantheons on Grumbar. Basically a deity of the earth, but with a strong element of social conservatism (the 'changelessness' aspect.) Clerics have to swear an Oath of Landwalking whereby they will not travel through the water or the air unless their life...

An adventurer found in his shed, Three pieces of Vecna the Dread; He pulled out his eye, Chopped his hand off - oh my! But died when he cut off his head.

There are formulas - but it depends what you want to achieve. Do you want to achieve maximum average damage? That isn't always the best use of the Feat; for example if you are facing a group of 20hp enemies, you would want to maximise the chance of dealing a 21hp or better blow, not maximise...