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Well, it could also be any of the various types of creatures that he might be able to identify with Knowledge: Religion. Mythic beasts might fall into this category. Though you are correct in pointing out that Redcloak could simply be wrong about its nature. I like the idea that it could be...

I'm thinking people are over-thinking this one. It could be just a simple as the fact that Redcloak has lots of ranks in Knowledge: Religion, which would identify things like baby godlings.

It could be good design - so long as there was some overarching theory/game design element backing it up. Historically (less in 3.x than in previous editions) conjurations did less damage.

I like that when the phylactery hits the statue of Redcloak (wearing a statue version of the phylactery), it hits it in the eye that O'Chuul put out.

I think I prefer some other method - just from a flavor point of view. I want it to feel different somehow from facing any other opponent.

Good point. Perhaps they would get a save to take half damage? How much of a creature's power is wrapped up in SR? Would it be that big of a deal to nerf it? Because I personally would love to. Another idea off the top of my head (building off of Wulf's "reactions" mechanic): what if a...

How about making SR more like Evasion, or allowing a second saving throw (or both)? What's the ability that allows you to make a second save versus an enchantment effect... Mettle? SR is one of the things that seems to me to not work very well in 3.X. I think the key thing is to make the...

I'd say nuclear weapons are a level 25 magic item. To carry the analogy forward, the level 25 guy can't take over level 1 land because he's just one guy, and there's a gazillion level 1 guys in level 1 land. Level 25 guy can utterly control his immediate environment, but to truly control more...

Perhaps if they fail, they get led into a trap rather than just fail to get information... The thief could figure out some way to lie to them that would result in his getting a chance at a rescue.

I could see Redcloak leaving his eye unhealed as a reminder to himself to be constantly vigilant. After all, what does a cleric need depth perception for?

For my next game (3.5) I'll be using scaling weapons that increase in plusses as the characters advance for weapons above a certain level. +1 and +2 weapons will be redefined as "not magic" but just really good whether because of master craftsmanship or high quality materials. I'll be trying...

Well, in Highlander the idea was of course "there can be only one." Basically its the reverse of what you're suggesting; immortals come into being, but are constantly offing each other, and each one you off gives you more personal power. The immortals had no way to give away power like a...

My questions: Are the Untouched immune, or are they immune? In other words, is it tradition and precedent to not feed on them, or are they actually immune from Vampiric blood draining? My preference would be for the first, and I suspect that's what you intend. Aspirations of Undeadhood: I...

And on a non-mod note - I know several pagan gamers, and also some fairly religious Christian gamers. Most seem to fall in the middle ground of it not being obvious what if any faith they follow. I've never seen a game store with any pagan or occult materials; it sounds almost like the store...

Let's be careful not to add value judgements on any side here - this topic is a very touchy one, and not one I'm sure can walk the line without being closed. -Kid Charlemagne - ENWorld Mod

I kind of like that suppressing fire idea... the one thing that I remember from CP2020 that was an issue was stacking of armor; if you had one of the cyber-implants that boosted your armor, plus an armored t-shirt, plus some other armor you could get armor values into the 40's on certain areas...

What bothers me most is that there are some posters who have great, great ideas, but who get bogged down in an almost Pavlovian fashion when certain topics come up. I suppose that's where the break comes between discussion and argument for me; some people just can't stop themselves from...

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I think some of the new elements like spheres for clerics and kits for all classes were the biggest flavor elements for me. Otherwise, it was a refinement of 1E (and scaling back of some of the issues with Unearthed Arcana) while retaining a lot of the interesting fiddly bits (monsters like...

Cool. I'll have to scare up a copy of that and take a look; I've been trying to figure out ways to redo the 3E magic creation system and looking at as many previous versions as I can find...