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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    Thanks! I agree the spell is vague, but not sure it is underpowered. The best spell I could compare it to is darkness. Each blocks vision (apparently), but Sleet Storm has a couple added benefits. Not sure why it would be a 4th level spell for Druids...if anything, wouldn't nature spells be...
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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    IIRC, Energy Drain does not have a save either when struck by the ray. The Fortitude saves are to remove the negative levels after a period of time after being affected. Enervation has no save, but the negative levels automatically go away after 24 hours. Unfortunately, the SRD doesn't...
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    Time Stop

    I've been trying to compile a list of spells and possible problems in the following thread: http://enworld.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24220 Here's the write up I have on it thus far: Time Stop Problems: Debate Prone, House Ruled, Overpowered, Vague Related Spells: Haste ·...
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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    Document has been updated. Get it above. I've added gate and the summon monster as well as added a few additional possible solutions/house rules to various spells. Later.
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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    Thanks for the compliment. I try to look at spells when they've been mentioned a couple times. I'll look at Gust of Wind, but I don't think I've seen much on Illusory Wall before. I saw the thread that mentions Miracle, but it was a "wish and perversions" thread, not really focused on Miracle...
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    Sundered Weapons are BROKEN!

    Of course sundered weapons are broken...that's the point of sundering, to break a weapon.... Anyway, this should be in house rules.
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    Exercise in rules abuse if you will...

    Yeah, like Damage Reduction and Fast Healing 10 times each!!! How about some feat suggestions? Or am I going to take Epic Prowess a whole bunch more times and say "done".
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    Expeditious Retreat and Fly ...

    Expeditious Retreat Problems: Vague · Vague: The spell itself is simple, yet it does not address how it interacts with other movement forms. Potential questions regarding this spell: Does a monk’s speed double? Does it work with boots of striding and springing? With fly? With natural...
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    Meteor swarm

    Two ways to use the spell: 1) hit 1 creature for 24d6 damage, no save. 2) Use one of the "patterns" in the PHB, which essentially makes the spell a fancy fireball with varying damage depending on location. Yeah, this is the more confusing option. Most of the time, option number 1 is used...
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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    Maybe I should start another thread... possible solutions to problem spells. People don't seem to like downloading the doc. Any more spells that we should look at?
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    Exercise in rules abuse if you will...

    I only put an hour into this guy, so bear with me. I don't have the ELH with me (I'll get it on Friday), but here's what I can do from memory.... feat suggestions welcome! I haven't finished picking all the feats, that's why I'm asking for suggestions :D Fighter – God of Fighters Physical...
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    Exercise in rules abuse if you will...

    Hm... I did a Ftr50 just for fun....200 can't be that bad. Over the past week I've created a Level 30 Paladin, a Ftr6/Rog31, and generated a Silver Wyrm. I guess I could work on a Ftr200. Should take me a couple hours to do. I'm assuming we are just looking for game mechanics, not detail, right?
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    DMs: How do you decide which player gets to talk first?

    Have a snide NPC inform them he cannot possibly answer questions simultaneously. I doubt a party leader would be selected, but that is another route.
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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    So I've been going through all the spells we have been discussing, writing down problems and possible solutions I've seen in the past. Many have been discussed in this thread, others I've seen in the past. I've tried to not interject any personal bias or house rules in the document I've...
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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    I did not list fly. I haven't seen it house ruled or debated very much. So the wizard can fly. Good for him....
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    DMs: Do you maintain NPCs in the player's party?

    This should probably be posted in general. Rogue's Gallery is where PCs and NPCs are posted for others to use.... My recommendation is to allow the PCs to have "friends" instead of additional adventurers. The PCs need healing, they have a contact at their church/temple. Need something on the...
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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    I think screen trumps that big time, not only for scrying but for observation as well. Can anyone provide me a link to one of the Mind Blank thread? Please don't debate that spell here, I just want to read the thread on the topic....
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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    So a Contingency False Vision might be useful, but by the time one can cast Contingency, aren't there much better spells to hide from scrying? I think Gate is another DM interpretation spell. As a travel spell, it is clearly written (IMO). As a calling spell, I think there should be some...
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    D&D 3.x What are the "problem" spells in 3E?

    Shadow Walk is on the list under "translocation" spells. I agree, the wording is a little muddled. It even says you can use it to travel to other planes, but there aren't any good rules for doing so. Manual of the Planes explains it well enough, but not everyone has access to that. I'm in...
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    Constructing and Working out the Epic Game

    I wish brilliant energy bypassed Natural Armor, but it only works against armor. From what I've seen, the armor bonus is pretty low at epic levels (the slaad only has a +8 armor bonus). Not sure it would be worth it....
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