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This is the backstory of Joachim, a rogue/transmuter who is really a scholar, a retriever of information. I do not yet have his stats, but I will post them once they are finalized. He is going to be level 5 or so. So, his backstory is 5k words. Joachim's story It wasn't an easy life. But...

Hi again, Thanks for all the ideas. Tyberious Funk - yes, that was sort of the idea I was going for. However, the more I look at it, the more I want an Indiana Jones type character, with more focus on knowledge as opposed to brawn, and my chosen method of dissemination is through tales and...

Hello, Thanks for the continued discussion. Jolly Giant - Your character does sound interesting. I did think of going that way, but I don't want this character to go the way of a fighter at all - I do not want him to be combat oriented at all. I can definitely see how that adds to your...

Hello, Hmm, I am very much liking the idea of exchanging turning for bardic knowledge. I think it would fit the character, the god, the religion ... everything, better. The reason that I ask about the bard is that I am wondering if perhaps I missed something in the bard, or if there is some...

Hi, Thanks for the suggestion. It's definitely a very interesting one, and one I hadn't considered. The really nice aspect to me is that I wouldn't have a spell failure chance. Unfortunately the bard is the only spellcasting class that gets hammered with this (in that it's the only class...

Hi, I had looked into Loremaster but the problem there is that the bardic-knowledge like feat is not attained until total character level 9 or higher. I am starting at level 5. But yes, you've got the idea - I'd like buff spells and divinity spells. Looking at it a bit though, it seems to me...

Hello, I am looking to build a character who delights in obscure lore, and casts only subtle spells (no evocation or flashy spells). His interest would be adventuring to discover this lore, but as he dislikes combat, he would instead focus his skills and powers on helping others become more...

IceBear said: I agree - but what if you're a d20 publisher/author? :D You're stuck with the SRD ... zyzzyr

Hi IceBear, Wow, that seems odd. Then d20/OGL and D&D actually have different *rules*? So a wight from SSS does not do double energy drain on a crit? I realize that SSS can add this in as "new content" but it seems to me that it should be the default ... zyzzyr

Hi kreynolds Thanks for the reply I'm left, though, with the question: which is right? The SRD, or the guide? (by right, I mean which is "official"?) thanks zyzzyr

Anyone ... ? Anyone able to find this in the SRD? It would be greatly appreciated. cheers zyzzyr

By the way If anyone can find it in the SRD, I'd much appreciate. I couldn't. I can't imagine why it wouldn't be in there. Doesn't that seem odd? zyzzyr

thanks! Yup, there it is under Energy Drain in the MM. I couldn't find it in the SRD, but oh well =) jw

Hi all, Does anyone have a reference for the reputed rule that a critical hit by a monster with energy drain bestows 2x negative levels? I have been using this rule but qas recently questioned on it, and I can't find a reference for it. I thought I read it in a sage advice or something, but...

I believe that the armor restriction is "any natural armor" So you fashion platemail out of wood and cast "ironwood" on it.:D Or hire someone to do same. I thought this was mentioned in the text, but maybe I saw it somewhere else.

My latest character: Targ/Tendal, half-orc wiz1/ftr2/bbnX: I was an orphan in my orc tribe - my mother was a human prisoner who subsequently died, and my father murdered in a quarrel. At the age of 7 my tribe was raided by a human army. I was captured an carried far away. I was eventually...

Hi all, I've played a barbarian now from levels 1 -> 7 and I, too, am annoyed at how vague "end of encounter" is. My own interpretation (and that of the GM's), is that if you have time to "collect your thoughts" sort of deal. That is, you've managed to calm yourself down, take a deep breath...

Maybe I'm out of the loop, but I can't figure out why he needs a ranged touch attack. I don't have my books here unfortunately, but I thought it was just line of sight.

I agree with the other posters - I have typically disliked gnomes. However, the ideas in this thread have convinced me to put them back into my campaign. I'm going to use the idea of them being masters of knowledge, and change their favoured class to druid. My gnomes will be of the earth...

The problem seems to be a greater one - what exactly is a standard action versus a move-equivalent action, and what does it all mean in reality? In what order do these occur? Do they occur sequentially or do they occur simultaneously? Sequential: move-eq: 3 seconds, standard: 3 seconds...