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    Enhancement bonuses on Bane weapons

    A casting of GMW would not qualify a weapon as epic, regardless of the temporary "+" the weapon now is. The bane description in my SRD does not mention what happens when the weapon becomes greater than +5. I'd used it as a specific over the general rule or: greater than +5 does not make it epic...
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    Characters with Pounce! ALSO: Fair price for Pounce?

    Two-Weapon Pounce is in the PHB2 (along with Two-Weapon Rend) as part of a charge. he can qualify for it now. RotW Catfolk Pounce allows a full attack V a charged, flat-footed opponent. (you need to be a catfolk tho';)) If you want (I'm not sure I do) you can always make another feat above 2WP...
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    Favored Soul Spells

    Cometfall L6 (SC & CD) REF for 1/2 and not be knocked prone. Plus the area of effect is now covered in rubble slowing movement. Summon Monsters is okay to soak up a little damage.
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    Non-magical, non-divine, non-race specific warrior PrCs?

    Exotic Weapon Master, CWar. If an archer, Order of the Bow Initiate may be viable for you
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    Why do elves sleep now?

    20 years in diapers, according to Vaarsuvius of Order of the Stick fame (On the origin of the Pcs)
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    Attack of Opportunity resets... when?

    If using the Charge action then you must strike as soon as you can attack, which means at reach if you have it (I'm sure you knew but just saying). But yes, other than that moving up to limit withdraw actions is a good idea in most cases. As for the OP: I agree with the others saying that AoO's...
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    Elemental questions...

    Actually you only need to have an appropriate limb*. Having a greater number of appropriate limbs does not help as stated earlier. The WoTC rules of the game articles on animal cohorts etc wearing/using magic items notes that birds could use rings on their talons, but I don't think horses could...
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    It's different/It's easy, therefore it's powerful

    I think some of the problems are situational or a matter of style (only play 3.5 so can't comment on 4). Psionics are "more balanced" if you have 4+ encounters a day, denying the supernova phenomenon. If your style has less then 4, then the discrepancy is noticeable. At least this is what I've...
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    Feather Fall in Rules Compendium?

    I'd have to agree with V here. I'd also add that you could state the specific text of being able to cast the spell still over-rides the general rule of no immediate actions while flat-footed.
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    Big charge damage ideas?

    Maybe, if you transfer out a lot of AC to power PA. I'd gather that it would be used to varying degrees depending on the situation. If you are going to be hit by several things with multiple attacks, not transferring out all your AC would be a good idea. And given that iterative attacks start...
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    Big charge damage ideas?

    A couple of thoughts. Powerful Build for a 1-size bump to your weapon. Races of Faerun has Jotunbrud which is basically a Powerful Build (regional) feat. Strongarm Bracers in the MIC allows you to wield a weapon 1 size larger than normal. the bracers don't stack with Powerful Build, but RAW wise...
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    Big charge damage ideas?

    Not trying to hijack the thread, but...... There was some talk (actually a lot of talk if I remember correctly) about a lance + PA combo, since you could use a lance 1-handed when mounted. the arguments: (I believe this the RAW interp): PA is x2 with a two handed weapon, lance is a two handed...
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    Is it ever a good idea to hit the party?

    In the current campaign I've had to initiate friendly fire twice, both of which were on a surrounded rogue. While OOC we know that the rogue can only fail on a 1 against my wand wielder, IC we have known the rogue is most likely to come through unscathed. (well, saving once out of two ain't bad...
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    Assassins as a Heroic Archetype?

    Waylander from David Gemmell's Drenai novels became an assassin while seeking revenge on his family's killers. He then turns to the light* and uses such skills to kill the bad guys. *Infected with goodness might be a better phrase though.
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    Wall that dispel magic can negate

    In which case you use that Q as a means of furthering the plot or a red herring. :]
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    Grappling question

    If it was me I'd say that the owlbear decides which square to drop the ranger in while it stayed in the same square. I doubt that it could drop the ranger in the same square as another PC. As an aside, I'd also have the ranger make a balance check to stay on it's feet, although it would only be...
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    Spell Compendium Inconsistencies?

    General rule is (mentioned somewhere in the FAQ, I *think*), but it has been mentioned in so many other threads that this is the way things go. Text trumps tables (tables would include the one line descriptions IMHO). Having wrote that, if you feel the one liners fit the spell level better...
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    Need suggestions for Flanking house rule

    Doesn't CDG provoke Attacks of opportunity (unless totally ignoring the L1 guy precludes threatening him)? As an aside, grapple the L20? If I was to allow ignoring one attacker, the penalty would need to be huge (there really isn't an "ignore" rule other than not attacking) flat footed, plus +4...
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    Selling spells = broken?

    If not the church, then some guild (even a thieves guild) could be very interested in the cleric. Guild fees? If you go the way of allowing things, don't forget start up costs, even if it is only advertising. And depending on the type of deity the cleric worships, maybe Q's should be asked as...
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    An observation and hopefully some wisdom

    While at first glance it may not be obvious, but most people don't throw ideas out willy nilly, they at least take some time to think about it. to them, it is perfectly logical (how warped it is is up to others ;)). And remember: Common sense isn't really that common and is often nonsensical to...
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