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My theory is that it's there in case there's ever a power or feat that refers to the class skill list. It also makes more sense for classes that pick one of two mandatory trained skills, like Rangers.

THE DMG goes into the pros and cons of the DM rolling in the open vs behind a DM screen. However, given thatthere are daily interrupt powers that increase a defense vs the last attack by X, I think the players should be told the attack total, even if they do not know what their attacker rolled...

The problem most people are having with the rules for selling magical items is that they are imagining a high demand, high volume market. In such circumstances 20% makes no sense. However, the default 4E setting is clearly not a high demand, high volume market, as can be simply deduced from...

According to the DMG, the DM is supposed to inform the players whenever an enemy is affected by a condition, explaining that it's important that players are aware of what conditions their target has. By extension, I infer that they should be also be told when a target recovers from a condition.

Look up Target on page 57. Creature means allies, enemies, and the caster are all valid targets. So, assuming this keyword operates in all rules, not just powers, the DM can use this rule to have PCs knocked unconscious, etc.

Edited into my original post, but here it is again. Hmm. On re-reading it maybe I didn't quite aim the question at my biggest problem - the disparity between this and the rules on page 276. Yes, this way of putting it is why I am among those surprised by the answer. The concept of what is...

Here's a contradiction from another customer service rep I asked: They replied I've fired back a query on this contadicting the rules on 276, and asking when to apply which definition of 'rolling'. That should stir things up a little. In short, not much faith in this answer.

It's really only good if the dragonborn is from a class build that has a physical stat as primary. Otherwise the chance to hit drops as you level up.

Guys, please. We have two camps. Camp A says Crits trigger vorpal on the [w] Camp B says they don't. Neither side is convincing the other. Here's the closest we've had to an official answer so far: Close, but not definitive. I seem to be having trouble logging into customer service, so...

It seems to me that we're arguing whether the phrase 'For every two encounters' means 'every second encounter' or 'every encounter after the first'. (Assuming the DM isn't using any of the rules to further modify this sequence.) First of all, 'every encounter after the first' is so clear and...

I think the easiest way to resolve this is: a) Remember that we're talking about functional plate suitable for wearing into caves, sewers and swamps, not ornate ceremonial dress plate. So a lot of the factors that could make plate expensive do not apply. Sure, you could get someone to do all...

I think you're either underestimating low light vision or overestimating the power of heroic-tier feats. Being able to negate one of the most common causes of concealment (a -2 to hit, plus ability to use stealth) is no small matter.

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As I understand it, the diagonal version is illegal because some of the affected squares are more than 3 squares from the origin. And I'm assuming it isn't in the RAW because no-one tried to rotate the areas in playtesting. More errata, oh joy.

They just mark the target. Divine challenge is a power that includes a mark, not a change to all marks the paladin does.

Not to mention that the usual amount of Temp hit points given is small enough that most minions will still die in one hit.

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I'm agree that there looks to be cause for concern. I already have a lot of questions about a build with two to-hit stats. It seems to me that there are other problems such a requirement creates, such as a lack of the secondary 'effect stat' that many powers seem to use, sacrificing potency for...

I personally think they dropped the ball here. The RAW make two assumptions that need some sort of setting justification to work in game: 1) No-one enchants normal-grade armour past +3 2) No-one wears Masterwork armour which has not been enchanted to an appropriate level I can see several...