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My name comes from being a big Dune fan, and particularly of the idea of humans training their minds to store and process huge amounts of data -- the Mentats. And I liked the number 5. So clearly 55 is easily twice as awesome.

Sounds like it could also be a warden variant build, instead of adopting a form (like in the warden daily powers) you take on some sort of stance or aura that alters your attacks. And an E-monk that adopts different stances (Praying Mantis form! Crane stance! Tiger Claw style!) would be kinda...

I think FreeXenon has the right of it. AFAIK, we've only seen two archfey statted up -- the Prince of Frost (a level 31 solo) and the Bramble Queen (a level 27 solo). That puts them on par with demon lords, but still below the raw power of even the most vulnerable deities (Vecna, Bahamut...

I think the fighter, archer/two-blade ranger, rogue, warlord, and wizard are still some of the best and "most powerful" classes for 4e. Is there a better all-around defender than the PHB1 fighter? Do any strikers match the PHB1 ranger and rogue? And tactical warlords are even more ridiculous...

You should have the Vampire class on that list as well. I will add that there were two hexblade builds, one an alternate fey pact, one for the star pact, presented in Dragon.

The Iron Guard (all warforged): Battlesmith artificer (Int/Con) or wrathful runepriest (Str/Con) Staff or summoner wizard (Int/Con) Two-handed weapon fighter or knight (Str/Con) Rageblood barbarian (Str/Con) The Planeteers: Windsoul genasi staff or summoner wizard (Int/Con) Watersoul genasi...

For the last point (the Invocation Benefits), I would consider (a) making the bonuses power bonuses, so you do not get ridiculous synergy with power bonuses granted by normal powers, and (b) if you really want them to be used, giving up a standard action (or up to 3) and some sort of action...

At 2nd level, with a +1 implement, Expertise, a 20 in the relevant ability score, and Superior Implement Proficiency for the accurate version of the implement, the best an implement user can hope for is a +9. In all likelihood, the sorcerer and monk are incorrectly adding the proficiency bonus...

I like the idea of sickles, scythes, and flails, playing off the autumn harvest theme. I could see this version of the sentinel going with a slightly more controller-ish theme. After all, the bear's aura is more defender-like, while the wolf's aura tends towards the leader or striker roles...

ZEITGEIST can't come quick enough! I hope I can convince my group to let me DM this game.

There is a template to create an aspect of Juiblex out of any ooze that Juiblex temporarily "inhabits". That means you can have an elite ooze aspect at practically any level.

Much love for Juiblex, and for this article. I love the two powers that recharge when the other is used. The story of Juiblex is great, a nice reimagining that fits the 4e cosmology really well and still keeps the Faceless Lord's history in the game intact. As Obryn notes, this kind of...

You might check out the Jester's Monster Conversion Project. In fact... http://www.enworld.org/forum/4e-fan-creations-house-rules/241064-12th-level-monster-conversions.html#post4498455

I'll point you to a good article by Greywulf on this exact subject: 30 in 30: High Speed D&D I will say that I really like the idea. It does not make sense for every group or every campaign, but I would like to run a game like this.

What about the carnival food? Take classics and make them dark, shadowy, and gruesome. Cotton candy...made from SOULS! I might suggest pulling some ideas from the Paizo GameMastery modulus E1: Carnival of Tears. I went through that as a player and really enjoyed the atmosphere (our DM used...

Yes it sounds badass, and I would definitely try it. Assuming my character had a fighting chance of surviving the Mournland.

I think archetypes like Brick, Blaster, Mentalist, Speedster, Martial Artist, etc., might be more easily done as classes. I think Origin = Race, and then things like energy effects and visuals are all window-dressing. Having a class for fire users, when what fire users do may be fairly similar...

To answer your first question, the Heroic Slayer ability is in addition to the normal damage bonus associated with MBAs and RBAs. To answer your second question, Master of Arms and Quick Swap do not interact in that way. Master of Arms allows you to swap weapons as a minor action, as opposed...

Not that it matters, but the Monster Vault took away Frightful Presence from all the dragons, and I largely agree with the decision. I'd rather have the dragon be scary because it is tearing the fighter apart and then flying over the frontline to maul the wizard. That comment aside, I have a...

You might look at some of the fourthcore stuff coming out, like Revenge of the Iron Lich. Depending on your playstyle, these might not be your cup of tea adventure-wise, but the encounters can be pretty challenging. Oops, I just noticed you said "heroic," presumably meaning heroic tier...