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Fighters have been meat shields since 1e and probably before. I even remember our group referring to them as such. . . until those dang MMOs stole the idea.

Nah, the Rogue is also a martial class. So he also has a &^%& load of training. . . the hit hard and fast type, whereas the Fighter has the hit you if you ignore me, and stay in the fight longer than you can schtick. Using the name Fighter doesn't mean the class has to be better at fighting in...

Perhaps the 3.5 fighter should have some words with his mentor as well. . .

Yup, definitely liking it. Though I'll admit I was completely burned out and looking for new systems a good year before the announcement for 4e was even made. DMing 3.5 was such a chore I'd joke to my players how I should just go back to grad school and at least get a degree to show for all my...

I would have to agree with this sentiment. A one time adventure where the pally is without his armor is a challenge to me, not a reason to cry foul. Now if it happened all the time, yes, I'd be miffed, but that doesn't seem to be the situation here. Pick your fights more carefully, use more...

You don't magically pull people towards you. It doesn't take a compulsion effect to get someone or something to do something, really. Force of personality and positioning can easily accomplish this in a real fight, let alone a fantasy game. By the way, fantasy doesn't require every effect to...

As has been stated, I am leary of literal interpretations because they almost inevitably lead to absurd, or nearly absurd conclusions. At the same time, common sense isn't all that common in most parts that I've seen. In most cases as a DM I would throw out my objections and or interpretations...

If personal experience is any indication, not in the least. However, I think Crazydwarf's interpretation seems fair and reasonable

Q: If a minion is killed by a house cat in the woods with no one else around, does any one care? (but the house cat :p)

Small hands?

I'm with Andur on this. Custserv must be smoking crack. Too many fantasy troupes that just don't jive with that to make it acceptable to me. IMHO one hand to use as an implement should be fine.

Yikes, I agree with many here. The guy sounds disruptive for the sake of being disruptive and attention seeking. There's very little rationality there, so rational attempts at talking to the player will likely fail. Not that the DM should'nt try, he definitely should have by now, but I've...

Sounds like your venting. I can certainly understand your frustration, but Baumi's right-- talk first. If the player isn't receptive to that, then maybe its time to find another player, or another group if the other players agree with him. Getting medieval on their character only results in...

I'm pretty sure there have been extensive threads arguing the horror/ sensiblity of the 1/5 rule. Honestly, I see it as at least plausible. Though I'd also consider allowing a character use Streetwise (black or grey market ties) or Diplomacy to try to get a bit more for an item, depending on...

I don't believe those temp HP stack, so you shouldn't be nearly as beefed up as you're thinking. Edit: Ninjaed Dammit!

I see no real problem with this. Testosterone, (or er, estrogen) battle chaos, feigning weakness, playing to some NPCs' egoes, . . .nothing magical about it, just cleverness, attitude, and good timing. Nothing above the PCs head saying "hey, I soooo outlevel you and will cut you in half." The...

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Nope, its good to pet yourself. Never said it shouldn't have predetermined rules. Your words. Not mine. Im arguing how all encomassing those rules need to be to make a game work effectively without being a noose. Dismissing creativity as unimportant or easily acheved? And no, there are...

34, and apparently right on track for the forum average. Played 1st through 3.5 and am excited to see what 4e brings.

I would like to make up the first official "well, make it up yourself" club. Anyone wanna join? Since I made it up, I get to be President though. Seriously, I see this disparagement of creativity all over this board. There are far to many left brained individuals who seem to have the...