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I've posted this before and I still think it's unfair for non cleric and non wizards to not get something worth 50 gold that their class would use. Just doesn't make sense to me.

The damage roll uses the stat modifier. The attack roll uses the stat modifier + many other things, one of which is 1/2 your level. Skill checks also utilize the 1/2 level bonus and your defenses include 1/2 level modifier.

When different sized weapons have the same stats that does not make them the same. People need to remember that.

Still not seeing how the ranger has a 23 ac. At best without feats he has hide armor. That's 3, lets assume 20 dex for now. That's an 18 ac. What else does he have going for him? Even with +1 hide armor that's a 19. And one for level makes a 20.

I think that it depends on the power in question. Some powers when used have an additional effect, and in 4th edition you know these effects as they apply directly to you. Dire Radiance for example does 1d6+stat damage, and if the enemy moves closer to you on its next turn, another 1d6+stat...

I was scared for a bit that I was the only one who thought that he might be a little overbearing about meta gaming and power gaming because someone might use two bastard swords.

By the character's design, they will have a move action they don't use often. That is the one they could use as they see fit to reload, or HQ something. On rounds that they move, they would have to HQ a target on the next round. It makes for interesting action juggling.

For the reasons you posted already I think half elf is a poor choice for a fighter. Half elf is mediocre for a rogue since you gain some benefit from charisma. But it's not like the character couldn't function or anything, he's just not as effective as other fighters. I would go Dragonborn if I...

Powers account for load times for weapons. So the crossbow could be used in conjunction with ranger powers. page 217 under the definition of load clearly states this. However the lower damage and range is an issue like Aservan said.

DracoSuave, is there a rule about damage from a power that critically hits not being maximized just because the trigger condition occurs later? I'm not asking to argue with you, but to actually see if there was a rule I missed on it. As far as I can tell the crit would apply to both sets of...

I didn't see anything wrong in his " bad player" examples and this guy is a little out of control. If he feels threatened somehow it makes no sense. A ranger using two bastard swords is perfectly viable and I don't see how there is anything wrong with the concept. Why should he use anything...

I've come to the conclusion that Wizards are still better controllers then Clerics. Frequency of control in conjunction with better control powers overall but not in every single instance. I also agree with the people who think that Clerics have too much control ability in comparison to the...

I agree. I don't think the defense number that is hit is meant to be hidden. It makes so many powers a very poor choice and that is definitely not the design behind 4th edition. I do think that it's fine that the actual roll be secret or in the open as the DM chooses. A little mystery never...

Heyas Dalzig. Nice to see you made your way over here.

Doing a small amount of damage doesn't protect someone from an attack unless this damage kills the attacker. Preventing damage protects them, it's a form of pre-healing almost. It makes it much better, especially against elites/solos. Also it has a 10 range once it's in place, and doesn't...

I don't have a problem understanding the rule as written, but apparently it causes confusion for some. I don't agree with your statement that some rules are summaries and not real rules though. "Don't Add together" is a pretty simple rule. Nothing says that it is a general summary and not a...

I liked that summary of the session James. Sounds like you guys had a blast ( even though some characters died). I think the only thing that I wouldn't have liked as a player is the old man being a trap and not a creature. Do you know if he was able to be killed / disabled without the golem...

I can't help but feel as though the Swordmage's challenge complete overwhelms the paladin Divine Challenge. There's no silly jumping through hoops that the paladin has to do, and the Swordmage challenge actually protects someone. It doesn't do a paltry 3+Cha damage. I hope they can find a way to...

People seem to constantly gloss over the important part of the definition of temporary hit points. DON'T ADD TOGETHER. It's written in plain wording. Nothing fancy, nothing to misunderstand. You do NOT add temporary hit points together. Yes, the definition goes on to add more but nothing it says...

I think the OP was referring to Archery Ranger Style. Your example is the same for a Ranger with either style. +2 ac against OAs is what the Archery style gives you, vs Toughness which is a benefit to anyone. Then in addition for the melee hunter you can wield a normal weapon in your off hand...