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Hello, I use the following rule (no idea what the 1e/2e rule was): 10 mins/level, level items. i.e. an 8th level cleric casting identify can identify 8 items with one spell, and a total of 80 minutes to identify them all. It only tells you the weakest property. I stick with Analyze Dweomer...

As a DM I try to stay fairly well-equipped with books, but I would never expect the players to help pay for it. If, for example, the gaming ends, I want sole possession afterwards. That said, I usually expect the players to pay for snacks and or dinner. This actually has little to do with the...

I don't know how time flows in these planes (if it's one to one linearly, or if it's more like the Prophets in the wormhole of DS9 - that is, time doesn't really exist for them). But if it's possible that time can be messed up, I would take that scenario that involves the devils torturing a...

Hi all, Henry: Thanks for the list. There are other reasons why I am simply asking for the list as opposed to a list of things to try to get her to enjoy the wizard, or help her learn. Note also, there is no "experienced playerS". The group consists of me, the DM (a vet), another (only one...

Hi all, Well, this definitely went in a direction I wasn't expecting. So far the biggest responses seem to be of the situation itself, rather than the differences between sorcerer and wizards (tho Zad's post is along the lines of what I was looking for ... thanks!) Why did I let her play a...

Hi, Well I was hoping to show this thread to my player to see all the pros and cons, but ... Yes, she is having problems playing a wizard. I would not suggest it otherwise. I do mention in my original post that I am recommending a class that is easier to play - the implication is that the...

Hi all, I have a new player in my group that is currently playing a level 6 elf wizard. The rest of the group consists of: half-orc barbarian, dwarf fighter, and elf druid. Anyhow, I have suggested that she switch to a sorcerer (probably Monte Cook's since she'd also get more hp) since I...

Ok, assume that all (or most, since we're realists) bugs are fixed in E-Tools. Assume that they introduce a system to add templates nicely. Assume that they put out a complete system for adding prestige classes, custom base classes, and so on (including the +1 spellcaster level). Now, what do...

Now I'm wondering if AV himself voted in this poll, and if so, what was his choice? ;)

Well, that's definitely interesting. Most people obviously think that there will be no add-ons, apparently. I wish I had added "scrapheap and restart a new project" as an option, though I believe that to be highly unlikely. Myself, I'd be very surprised to see an add-on. I agree with...

Any thoughts on how E-Tools will develop now that it is in the hands of Anthony Valterra? I know this kind of seems odd, given that he's JUST taken control of the project, and we have yet to see what he proposes, BUT I think it might be instructive to see what kind of sentiment there is out...

Gizzard - I agree that the succubus is just a negotiation encounter. However, the big problem for me is that she can simply bully her way out instead. Once she realized she could not trick them into letting her go, she turned back to her natural state. Bang! Most good-aligned characters are...

Last time I checked, Amazon.ca had prices that were 30% off list price. Couple that with free shipping, and you're paying US list-price dollar-for-dollar.

Hi Klaus, I ran this with my group, who were reasonably well-equipped but of the same level when they started, and they had an easy time of it. Mind you, they did have to take many breaks - the stirges did a turn on the Bbn - and they took a week or two off (they had tons of food, so they...

I recently purchased "Path of the Sword" by FFG, which had interesting "schools" in it. The schools are themed - e.g. defense, stealth, etc. By joining a school, you gain a new power (usually a feat-like thing), but you have to trade time and XP. (First level costs about 100 xp, but it goes...

10 - You're sitting down having a drink at the inn.... When, all of a sudden, the stew in your plate begins to shake and move. It jumps up, grabs a mug of thunderstones, and does the lambada across the table. The waitress comes out, only now she is covered in fur with pink and purple polka...

Hey all, Glad to among so many fellow Toronto gamers. I'm located near Islington subway station. Been gaming for 15 years now. IceBear: I've been going to SciFiWorld for a good 5 years or so. The "buffalo chicken wrap" is my "usual" there. I've bought *all* my D&D stuff (about $1k+ worth I...

I'm guessing this has already been posted, but I can't find the other thread so ... 40) When the enter the dungeon, play the theme song from "Mission: Impossible"

Yup, there is it. Thanks!

Auto-fail save on a natural 1? If you've got a reference for this rule, I'd much appreciate it. I can't find it in any of the core rulebooks, and it's not in the Dnd FAQ dated 08 13 2002. I was under the impression that a natural 1 only affects attacks, not saves. The caveat is that a...