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  1. Jimlock

    XP Question

    XP for battle only = hack 'n' slash/videogame. XP for everything (at least equally) = RPG.
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    Taking 20 in Use Rope - Bind a Character

    Perhaps you care to explain why? For your convenience: TAKING 20 When you have plenty of time—2 minutes for a skill that can normally be checked in 1 round, one full-round action, or one standard action—you’re faced with no threats or distractions, and the skill being attempted carries no...
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    Taking 20 in Use Rope - Bind a Character

    As Jackinthegreen said, by RAW, one CAN take 20 on use rope to bind someone. Therefore, the minimum score for an untrained binder with a Dex of 10 is 30 (take 20 + 10 for being the binder). Now, to escape such bonds (the bonds of an untrained binder) one needs an escape artist score of 10. By...
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    Question about Conceal Spellcasting feat and moving in combat

    Conceal Spellcasting is not a feat, it is a skill trick. Check out pages 82-83 of the same book to see how they work. Shortly, in order to get a skill trick you have to spend 2 skill points and meet the requirements. ConCeal sPellCasTIng [ManIPulaTIon] You can cast spells without others...
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    Spicy Conan Combat Rules

    Long time no see WB! ...Without giving it much thought, what I dislike about this chart is that it takes away player choice and gives it to the dice. What if the opponent is so wounded i know I can take him out with a single blow... and I roll a 3 (trip)? What if I want to stop someone from...
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    Wrapping my head around hit points

    Hit points = Vitality/stamina + AC + ...actual hit points.
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    Forgotten Realms Campaign Box Set revised?

    This is my impression as well, although I'm not SURE sure...
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    Why is it a bad thing to optimise?

    ok, to me this is one of the most offending and wrong conclusions I've ever read in this forum. Optimization = logic ? Non optimization = non logic? you 've got to be kidding me....
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    What does "Gestalt" mean?

    Forgive my ignorance, but I see a lot of people mentioning the word in relation to their game, and I have no idea what it means. Could someone enlighten me please?
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    Why is it so hard to find the winners of the Ennies?

    2011 Noms and Winners | ENnie Awards
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    Unseen Servant spell question

    This, because what the OP asked for is impossible, + Woke up on a good day And the world was wonderful A midnight summer dream had me in its spell I dreamt about an old man Sat and watched the rain all night He couldn't sleep a wink as all the drops fell He told me of the beauty Hidden in...
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    Unseen Servant spell question

    feeling safe behind your screen?
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    Unseen Servant spell question

    ‪The Stranglers - Midnight Summer Dream From the Album Feline‬‏ - YouTube
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    A D&D Edition... into a SINGLE picture... (?)

    Ok... I know this thread is dead, but i just wanted to add this... 1st e 2nd e 3rd 4th e
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    In a period of abstinence...

    A classic case of hypodungeonia... Every substitute (like those mentioned above - including yours) can keep you alive, just like "true blood" does. Unfortunately, the only TRUE blood is playing.
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    Spirited Charge and Critical Hits???

    ? Where did you find this? SRD: Critical Hits When you make an attack roll and get a natural 20 (the d20 shows 20), you hit regardless of your target’s Armor Class, and you have scored a threat. The hit might be a critical hit (or "crit"). To find out if it’s a critical hit, you immediately...
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    D&D 3.x AD&D 2nd vs 3.5

    It is obvious we disagree. No problem. :)
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    Hide and Sneak Attack in plain sight?

    Complete Adventurer, on page 102 (under Hide) has additional info on how to tail someone. Couldn't copy paste it cause my CoAdv is an image pdf :)
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    Hide and Sneak Attack in plain sight?

    Rules Compendium p92 (and Complete Adventurer page 101) Hide (Dex; Armor Check Penalty) You need cover or concealment to attempt a Hide check. Total cover or total concealment usually obviates the need for a Hide check, since nobody can see you anyway. Your Hide check is opposed by the Spot...
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    D&D 3.x AD&D 2nd vs 3.5

    There was no joke in first place. But I'm sure you know that. Your comment wasn't funny either, just a little snarky, as intended. Keep up the good work ;)
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