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I'd support that.

That problem is simple to solve. This how I treat staffs (and interpret the rules): A Quarterstaff can be used as an implement. When used as an implement, it can be used 1-handed. When used as an implement, Weapon Proficiency does not apply. When used as an implement, Weapon Skill Focus does...

Don't you hate it when you accidentally misspell something, and it's in the title where you can't change it? "Controversy" Has there been an errata or FAQ on this subject that I've missed? I've seen several mentions on this subject recently. Usually the context is someone assuming you can...

I don't see what the problem is. If he wants to build his character to kill more effectively, fine. If he wants to build it to be less lethal but have non-killing options, that's fine too. Truth be told, it's more heroic to let their enemies think over the situation and retreat rather than...

1) What's so special about a "Staff" that separates it from a "Quarterstaff" (which is of the group "Staff", and of the same weight and gold, and does the same damage)? 2) If "you can use implement powers without an implement, and wielding a non-magical implement confers no benefit", then is...

Yup, your player (and Siberys) are right. He can do that, and it's explicitly stated in the rules. Forget 3E's dual wielding rules, 4E is a different animal.

Using the Character Builder's resolution as evidence to support a RAW argument is flawed. There are many things that are known not to calculate correctly there. Someone else pointed out that the CB also calculates the Akanul background wrong for the Genasi, so that's not a reliable argument...

Well, it seems that Customer Service appears to agree that the RAW does *NOT* cover this. This is answer I received:

The problem with the interpretation is that the Imp's bonus in the game that explicitly stacks with other bonuses to become worse than if it didn't stack with another bonus. The general rule is that when non-stacking bonuses apply, then the better one applies. In this case the bonuses...

The diagonal movement never bothered me. I think I was relieved when I heard about it. I understand some were resistant, but there were a small number of anti-4E extremists that simply baffled me with their constant insistence that supporting the new diagonal movement system was an admission...

How do you know for sure what is intended? It is possible to get resistance temporarily through powers and even permanent resistance through items at very low levels. Also, I don't think it's a question of whether they do stack with one another, but how they stack. Both are written to...

I just posted this on the Gleemax Living Forgotten Realms forum as well, but I thought I'd toss this out to you guys for more opinions. Link to post:

I see adventures and campaigns as being somewhat insignificant to systems. I look at old game (even other game system) adventures for inspiration for ideas in the current system. Sure, it makes it more convenient, but in the end they are basically story ideas and those usually can be adapted...

This is true. I don't mean to be contrary or dismissive of the possibilities, but I think you can make similar statements about 4E, 3.5, AD&D and 2E. However, pointing out that this is true with 3.5 struck a particular chord with me. The reason is that so often I've contemplated the vast...

Can cows crawl when they are prone? Do they get a bonus to the Charge action? What about Bull Rush? Do they have encounter attack powers, with the methane power source? I assume that it wouldn't have reach, even if it is a large creature. How much of a penalty to stealth does it have if...

In my experience, there's too little room for them. I've seen these scenarios nearly occur, but in the end they are narrowly avoided. I suppose that it wouldn't be difficult to modify an encounter to explore these rules in a pinch.

Overheard from the party and NPCs during their adventure: "Cower before us, evil doers!" "We won't steer you wrong." "It behooves us to do so." "This monster must be defeated, too much is at steak!" "For saving my kingdom, you have earned my eternal gratitude. Please, kneel before me...

A person can change whatever they want, sure, and this is the House Rules forum. I think my debate is simply that Dexterity tied to Perception is quite a stretch, just as if you tied it to Strength or Charisma. Intelligence, I wouldn't really balk at for Perception. However, I don't really...

I really like a lot of these Dungeon Tile sets, but it seems like too many of the ones i want are now out of print, and don't seem to be reprinting. The relatively recent Dungeon Delves book references Halls of the Giant Kings several times, and it seems that one is out of print now... A few...

Now this is a far more reasonable suggestion. Not only do I think that is a fine and well thought out house rule, you even find such things in official materials. In a recent article, they had made a skill challenge example using Nature to be able to do some sneaking and spying inside of a...