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IMC: certain PC options have been uncommon/rare for along time. Spellcasters past level 3 are extremely rare (PCs start at 3rd or 6th)... so any Spellcaster PCs are likely to be Rockstars already (this goes double for Bards :p). Humans are the only truely common PHB race. (Elves are reclusive...

Welcome to the Darkside. Yes (but so is casting Animate Dead or :snicker: Deathwatch). Familicide is (clearly, IMO) an [Evil] spell. Using evil tools for good is still an evil act. Wiping out 64+ black dragons in one fell swoop (emphasis on fell) is ultra-shiny-good. Using ultimate evil to...

Insectile (savage species) gives two more arms...

No. But you don't need "mechanical freedom" to Role Play. My beef with 4e is that characters nolonger make sense in character. Too gamist.

Aragorn/Strider 2e: Fighter w/forest-craft type NWPs. IIRC, all fighters got followers after level 8 or 9. 3e: Rog 1 / Fighter X with Leadership. Rogue for the starting skill ranks. Odysseus (would have to reread the Iliad to better answer this) 2e: Fighter ? 3e: Fighter ? Maximus 2e...

Sounds like a case for "Leadership"

Without significant nerfage, I would mark this "animal companion" as on the -4 list. Its badass, but its nothing compared to say... a Fleshraker (arguably the best of the expanded -4 list). I immediately thought of Ninja Scroll when I saw the thread subject. :D

After all that build up I thought you were going to suggest something like the Paragon template (Epic) starting at level 1 or something (played in a game like that... we were all considered new "Demi-gods"... think Hercules at the beginning of his trials). This is a very interesting idea. I'll...

An Epic Caster can be what ever color of Dragon they damn well please. :D Seriously though... I think V opted for White Dragon but the spells he cast previously tinted him pink (namely fireshield and the prot vs fire-type spell). Or... Hell, I dunno.

QFT The OGL was a beautiful concept. I've been in many groups since 3e came out (without giving it alot of thought... at least seven) and with each I've managed to find an enjoyable gaming experience... despite house rules or "3rd party influences" or different gaming styles.

There are exceptions to every rule... But for the most part, a party without a fighter (ranger, paladin, barbarian, bard...) isn't missing much. Take the Classic Four. You can sub out a Fighter and switch in a (melee built) Druid or Cleric from level 1 without risk. That said, I have a...

ridiculous Eh... what? I've been gaming since Summer of 89'. I've done everything from Beer'n'Pretzels to Hack'n'Slash to Deep Immersion. I certainly didn't need a comic book to show me how to inject a personality into my characters. That said, I fully intend on seeing the movie. Its about...

The Pact prohibits V using arcane magic to mimic divine spells... best he could do is get them to a divine caster.

"I see a red robe and I want to paint it blank" Hehe, good stuff Rich!

I second this HR. Marshals are pretty gimp with medium BAB.

Welcome to the boards, Dagenn! And thank your for your appraisal.

Wow, has it been a year already? My niece has a date with the Tomb of Horrors, 3/4/09. May E.G.G. be with her.

Thanks for posting this, I can certainly see myself using this chart in the near future.

At this late/early hour I cannot begin to convey just how much your post resonants with my own thoughts/opinions... so um... QFT! :p Preach on brother! I would love to see your take on FCIII. It would no doubt put the two official books to shame. I'm sure I'm not the only one that thinks...

Wow, I'm shocked that no one has yet replied to this. This is good stuff. I recognize the Ahriman/Jazirian bit from 2e's Guide to Hell, did this bit of lore exist prior to that splat book? Shame on Dragon for not publishing this. You could try Paizo? edit: I have long contemplated a...