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Bards rock! :) Ironically, the first character I tried to put together for 3e was also a monk/bard. Seems like the combination has a certain appeal. Another fun "thought experiment" is to see what various arcane prestige classes look like when a bard takes them, especially if they're...

I don't think it would be the first instance, either, as I believe the double-crescent-bladed staff from Indonesia (?) is properly called the latajang , rather than the lajatang . :) -- Pazu

Chun-Tzu: Thanks for the ref on Spell Girding. I don't have MoF, but maybe I can borrow a copy from someone. Where does the Elven Thinblade come from? Spatzimaus: It's starting to look like the good old basic feats from the PHB may be the best investment compared to the fancy new ones in OA...

Wow, thanks for all the great advice! Chun-Tzu: I like your advice for modifying the earlier level progression. It didn't occur to me that there was a bit of "dead space" in levels 4-5 as originally posted. Extend Spell is an excellent idea; I'm seriously considering it since my character's...

Thanks for the feedback, guys! Celebrim: I'm actually kind of torn between feats for maximum combat power and ones that give the character "style". :) Combat Reflexes and Quickdraw are certainly feats that would fit the guy as I envision him, as would Improved Disarm. But so would Superior...

Hi all! I don't know if this is the right forum to post this, but... Recently I've done a "build" from levels 1 to 20 for a swordsman-type half-elven character I've been considering. I'm a bit stuck, however, on which feats would be useful for him as he reaches the higher levels. Roughly...

I'm guessing, then, that the male in question was not a Conan-like figure. Not that I really see why that should bother anyone either... Funny, the last time I remember a furor in DRAGON regarding artwork was back in the dark ages when I was in high school, oh, 1986 or thereabouts, regarding a...

Tsyr: Best of luck with your dad. I'm not fond of hospitals either, which is unfortunate since I work in one. As an MD, I can say that the truism we learn in med school really does hold up: common things happen commonly. Although West Nile encephalitis is the current watchword, the odds are...

Actually, as I recall, the catoblepas is in fact a true beast of legend (described in mythology that far predated the original 1e MM :) ). I seem to remember finding an entry for it in some medieval bestiary or somesuch. Personally, I'm always thrilled to see interesting takes on creatures out...

Re: Re: Re: Gamers Slandered In NY Times First, having attended numerous medical conferences, I can safely say that overall, the presence of a bunch of half-naked goth girls would be an improvement. Second, knowing a fair number of orthopedic surgeons, I would wager that they would agree with...

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback! Modifying the bard class might be a better way to go, after all--maybe a variant that gives up all spellcasting in exchange for 6 skill points per level (while retaining bardic music and knowledge). Again, I don't know if this would be underpowered...

Hi all-- In order to fit a particular NPC concept, I'm contemplating a core Rogue variant that gives up the sneak attack ability in exchange for the bardic knowledge ability and having all Knowledge skills as class skills. Does this seem like a fair trade? Is it overpowered? Underpowered...

Hi! Indeed, all three feats are needed. But if you're playing in Rokugan, the Mantis Mercenary prestige class gains virtual Ambidexterity and TWF in light or no armor (like a ranger), but unlike the ranger, this also applies to double weapons. Assuming this is at all relevant, of course. :)...

Hi! You might want to check out Nyambe: African Adventures from Atlas Games (which is excellent overall, anyway :) The variant core classes in Nyambe all have an ability called sanguar , which translates as a Dodge bonus to AC based off of BAB. I believe the bonuses break down as follows...

I have to admit, I was curious about them too. Although I'd be extremely disappointed if the Iconics' characterizations didn't match that which has been amply displayed all over the messageboards (especially the late, lamented Nemoren's Vault adventure). :) Does Regdar at least refer to...

whoops Heh...must have missed that one. Sorry. :o Thanks for the pointer! --Pazu

Hi all-- Can someone please inform me where the Versatile feat appears, and what it does? I seem to recall that it allows you to add new class skills, or something, but I'm hazy on the specifics. Are there other feats that allow "customization" of class skills? Thanks, Pazu

Otto's Resistible Dance is a 5th level bard spell in Song and Silence , I believe. --Pazu

Skill ranks. :D --Pazu

Hi all -- Hoping someone here might have some insights into the following two questions: 1. If a bard takes levels in a divine prestige class (such as the Contemplative or Sacred Exorcist) that grants a prestige domain and +1 caster levels, we know that the domain spells are added to their...