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Can a target be force moved on its own turn? What powers/abilities would do that? (I haven't seen it before so am curious as to how that could happen.)

'Nearest Creature' is in the index. p. 273: "When two or more squares or creatures are equally close, you can pick either one as the nearest." edit: gotten beaten to it.

Moniker, are you thinking of trying to implement the SW Saga paradigm in that there is no AC, only Reflex Defense? Just curious what is spurring the interest.

I don't see forced movement as "moving away." I think the rules reinforce this view, given what I've already said: Forced movement ignores difficult terrain and does not provoke OAs. I don't feel it should trigger anything else involving movement, either. Otherwise, my Wizard could...

The difference is a weapon wielded with two hands vs a weapon in the two-handed weapon category, as has been said. I see where this argument comes from (and I know Tenniel isn't arguing that by posting the p215 reference) but the idea is that a Two-Handed Weapon is larger and designed to deal...

I agree with this - the whole purpose is to have fun and to say 'yes' if it leads to fun and excitement in the game. However, I was under the impression that the OP was looking for ways to limit his players' use of the tactics he'd mentioned. If he's not, then there are lots of rules on...

A little too much and too little, I think, but on the right track. Too much: I would make Second Winds minor actions (like Inspiring Word and Healing Word), free for a Dwarf. I also wouldn't allow the +2 defenses except on the first use of Second Wind in an encounter. (So if someone uses two...

How do you mean? Do you mean having cover from a corner of a wall or other obstacle?

This is true. It may be easier to tailor creatures to specific level brackets. That said, I don't find it tough to do with the 1/2 level mechanic in. Six of one, half a dozen of the other. This is true, and something I agree with you Asmor on. There needs to be a reason for the same...

Yup, I understand it's hypothetical and a fairly interesting one. Personally, I've always hated this, regardless of edition. I loved it when one of my DMs brought goblins back when we were 15th level. It's a blast to actually feel a sense of advancement in relation to a an easy-to-recognize...

Hmmm... Just checked forced movement in the PHB and it says nothing about not being able to. ...However, forced movement is not the target moving away. The target is being forced away. For instance, using Thunderwave on a marked enemy adjacent to the Fighter who marked it would not allow the...

Skill progression? Making the separation between a level 1 and a level 15? My biggest issue with 3.x is that characters never advanced. Their gear did. That's just plain ridiculous and I'm glad it's finally been fixed. If I want my character to count for nothing and my gear to mean...

You mean via the mark mechanic? That's true, but it also means that if you have an AC that's only 1 or 2 points higher than a Rogue, Ranger, etc., you're likely to take a phenomenal beating from those whose attentions you're ensuring.

True. That's a problem. However, it may have been done that way to even out the fact that Plate already provides a higher AC? Not sure what the thinking was there. Just tossing out an idea. I think a good idea would be to reduce forced movement by 1 square in addition to the + 1 AC with the...

Possibly. I'd argue it isn't too good; not when you consider attribute boosts at levels 11, 14 and 18. Putting those into Int or Dex for those in light or no armour means they're getting better bonuses over time than those in Medium or Heavy armours. It's nice to have the option to boost AC...

We're talking about orcs. They aren't known to be thorough or overly clever. No news is good news, especially if the thralls continue with their routine as per usual. ;) Less work means more time spent doing orcy stuff like drinking, cheating each other, trying to be alpha orc and slacking off.

Personally, I think it's a bit ridiculous. The Armor Spec (Plate) should stack with Shield Spec. Shield Spec should simply be +1 bonus and Armor Spec (Plate) ought to be +1 feat bonus. It's nice for a defensive Fighter or Paladin to be able to go such a route if they choose.

Int 2 is Int 2. It doesn't matter what its modifier is. The +0 just accounts for the +1/2 level mechanic.

Are they fighting Brute solos? Usually controller or artillery solos make things more interesting, especially with a few minions thrown in.

I would say it's conserved, I guess. What what I understand of teleportation in 4e, it seems more like dimension door than old-school teleport, at least in terms of fey step.