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A Ghaele casts Shield Other on his pet cat. The cat is then hit with a maximized fireball from a 15th level caster (60 damage). What happens? Assuming the cat fails its reflex save, it takes half of the fireball's damage (killing it). Has it taken 30 points of damage, or 12 (the maximum it...

I've still got a spot left in my GenCon Dread game, if anybody's interested. Nareau

This is exactly what I hate about WotC's "rules experts": No, it doesn't. Why would you write (and publish?!) an article on the most complicated spell rules in the game when you can't grasp the most basic ones? Grrr... At any rate, we use Rich Berlew's polymorph rules, with a couple of...

There was a similar thread over on CM. Here's what I found and posted over there: You would acquire one here. You could get one elsewhere, but it looks like other comparable things are $500-800. Nareau Edit: You might also check out these. I'm not sure how "subtle" the grid is, or how...

I suspect you've already got something lined up, but I would love to DJ at the ENnies. Nareau

Be careful trying to make that argument, though. FoM specifically protects against Hold Person, which is a mind-affecting compulsion. The main reason I don't like this is that Cowering != helpless. A big part of mummies warranting that CR 5 (IMHO) is their ability to scare you helpless, then...

That is an excellent point. I am beginning to think that a mummy's Despair effect should invoke the Panicked condition. Either that, or create a new condition ("terrified"?) where you're helpless and unable to take any actions due to fear. At any rate, I see the mummy's paralyzation as being...

This is something I deal with in my game every week. Lemme tell ya--if you think it's hard to manage at 10th, you're in for some headaches at 18th level! :) First off, it's a good sign that you're talking about this issue with your players. It shows you're already a good DM. It's been my...

OK, got you locked in as Billy the druggie. Nareau

Another question that came up tonight: Can you take mental-only actions when paralyzed by fear? I ruled that you can't, since it doesn't make sense to me that someone who's paralyzed with fear could, for example, shapeshift even though they're too frightened to run away. What do you think...

Does Freedom of Movement prevent you from being paralyzed by a mummy's Despair? Would it allow you to continue moving if someone Dominated you, and told you to stand perfectly still? Nareau

Dread. Incredibly fun, and simple to run/play/prepare for. Nareau

So, quick question about this: Am I correct in assuming that all PC's are the same level (and that number is picked randomly)? Do you typically set limits on what level (ie, between 3rd and 10th)? I'd hate to have to stat up a 16th level druid on the spot... Nareau

I'll make sure to keep my DMing fun and adventurous this time. No more demonic flying newborn babies. :) Nareau

I'm game for this. Sign me up! Nareau

From my personal experience, I've come to believe that women are a minority in the gaming community. However, I believe a number of factors are contributing to the increase in women gamers. I am not religious, nor are any of the members of my gaming group. I think this has more to do with the...

I would start by finding out what sort of fiction the person likes. I'd make sure I knew their favorite movies, books, etc. I'd also try to get a sense of why they liked these things. Lots of action? Character development? Complex plots? Doing so will help me craft my game to suit their...

All this talk of Indiana Jones, and nobody mentions a whip? I'm envisioning the thieving genasi could be a bard/fighter instead of a rogue. Give him a whip (+2), Weapon Finesse (+Dex; maybe unnecessary), Invisibility (+2), and Improved Disarm (+4). Assuming the item is "poorly secured"...

Excellent. Done! Nareau

Done! Nareau