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Just a little detail from the 3rd good DM: I have been pretty impressed at the wealth of helpful little DM tools and tricks that have come out with 4E and how much players seem to appreciate them. I know I've been a lot friendlier towards them - everything from unconventional character sheets...

Hmm. A couple of comments: Sure, a sure-thing battle can be ended early if there'll be no additional consequences, but most battles are a part of a series with consequences beyond simple defeat or victory. On the most basic level those final monsters could damage the PCs down to the point...

Here's my ingame explanation: All complicated life is imprinted by the mark of the divine. It was the gods interaction with the work of the primordials that resulted in life more complex than simply that of undifferentiated flesh, energy, or oozes. As such it is extremely simple for clerics...

It seems pretty interesting. 100,000 actually seems a little large for a political unit that needs to be responsive. What do you see as the major crops? What is the size of this county? I certainly think you'd be looking at a more heavily militarized state. In terms of people who have a...

Looked over the GSL and I think you're good with Area # within weapon range. I'm gonna posit that based on: A.) The example given of how adding an application is acceptable where altering a definition is not on p. 2. B.) The inclusion of the actual definition of area attack from the combat...

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Is not so bad as all that, I think. The flavor at least is really nice and you got down at least one of my two controller qualities down pretty well: 1.) good at throwing down damage to multiple enemies at range can target defenses other than AC 2.) not great defenses Controllers need to be...

Actually, Umbras are pretty cool. Paths might also work. For Ki: Techniques Katas Forms Styles For Psionic: Knacks Capabilities Constructs Patterns Foci

How does it take away the flavor of ranged weapons? Also, you should take a look at the definition of area attacks in the combat section of the PHB, I think it's page 170?, it explicitly includes rules for use of ammunition when a ranged weapon is a necessary part of the power. What we have...

There's a dwarven brawler in the DMG who implies some interesting things.

I've been playing with a 4 man party, but I made all of the adjustments on the PC side. There are two kobolds who help the characters out from time to time. And the Cleric happened upon a very 'liberal' interpretation of the rules for healing word that I haven't corrected. He's not that big...

Exactly. You move, charge, hit with pummel, and then minor action to hit with quick strike. So the Monk mobility is certainly down. Not moving any faster than another character, but a lot more effective after moving.

Psion, Illusionist, and Necromancer have also been confirmed as in the works, but I don't know if you're just listing off stuff for the PHBII or not.

I like it so far. Even in the last hour it's been useful as a distinct method of reading material from the book if for nothing else. It looks really helpful for DMs who are making classes or powers. Let's you do comparison and 'syntax' checks really easilly. Any DB could do that, but that...

Wait, I'm going to investigate the very real possibility that we're being obtuse: At Will * Martial, Weapon, Volley Standard Action Area 1 square within weapon range Requirement: You Must be wielding a ranged weapon. Target: each enemy within burst Doesn't change the definition of...

How do you handle the desert warrior? Produce something like a 'Superior Mounted Combat' feat?

I don't know if there is a way to avoid this. Fire is always going to be a superior choice since it's such a common damage type, particularly at the low levels where that level of resistance is going to make the most difference.

What do you see as at stake in creating variable ranges for the Area effect powers? Even if you have to set a max range for those powers at the outer limits of thrown weapons it makes sense to me thematically and in terms of the tactical requirements of the class. So what if it buffs thrown...

Uh, I get it. I thought it was an issue with area, range makes much more sense. How does the rogue handle this?

I should have between one and three sessions this next weekend with levels ranging between 1 and 5. I'll make certain to feature the system.