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Currently banned in my game are: • Expertise feats - I give them Math Expertise for free, which is +1 to attack at 5/15/25 • Double weapons - not only are they a huge source of cheese (using the "light weapon" end for rogue attacks), but most of them are downright silly, even for a fantasy...

Doesn't allowing the use of Dual Lightning Strike as a "teleport whenever you feel like it 1/encounter" spell rather invalidate the level 6 utility Armathor's Step, which is also an encounter power? To me it indicates that the lower level attack power is intended to be more situational (used in...

A DM's Soliloquy To ban, or not to ban: that is the question: Whether 'tis fairer in the game to suffer The salves and bloodclaws of outrageous items, Or to say no against the cheese of combos, And by opposing end them? To ban: to stop; No more; the winter-touched and lasting frost The fey...

I've known plenty of people who like playing leaders, so it really must just depend on the particular tastes of the group. I think the cleric and other leaders are interesting classes that are fun to play. Being your own ally for some of those effects would certainly help out when it comes to...

I made a handout to represent a kiosk/signboard in Thunderspire. There are ads and informational signs that cover some of what is going on there. I wanted to give the characters a feel for the place, and I like handouts. They help with immersion and also serve as reminders to the players of...

Yes, they did fix it. I believe it showed up in official errata, but was reprinted in PH2. From the Rules Update section of PH2, pg 219 Since the warden is making a save at a time other than the end of his turn using the Font of Life class feature, then this does cover it.

We use Alea Tools, combined with some tiny hair clips that are clipped onto the figures for short term effects. I use some removable colored dot stickers to distinguish identical minis from each other. Those action stands look really nice, although they are a bit distracting in a...

I'd love to run a short intermezzo session where people could try out different classes, or even a different game system. It would be great to explore new ideas and game systems. We simply don't have the time for it. Our group is full of people with jobs and kids, so scheduling even our...

Showing up to simply diss 4E is rude, if that's in fact what he's there for. As the person running the game, it is within your purview to ask him to leave if he is diminishing fun for the other players or interfering in the game. Even if it's a public venue, you shouldn't have to put up with...

It's not because of the meaning of the word, it is what the PH says - you can end your turn in an enemy's square. That implies that he can't do anything to stop you from being there, including attack. I see no point whatsoever of continuing to post here if I am going to be insulted.

I believe this discussion arose precisely due to the Face of Death wizard spell. Prior to its introduction in Arcane Power, Helpless was generally only a rider on the Unconscious condition, and the definition on pg 277 of the PH worked fine. Once it became possible to apply Helpless as a...

I spoke with one of the DM's on Sunday about the Ultimate Delve. He said the best-performing group he ran for had made their characters in advance, had a well-balanced party, and had practiced playing the characters together. They had a friend run some combats for them so they could get used...

The font name is... Evanescence Congratulations to Weem for the winning design. I wasn't sure I should bother entering because his entry was so strong. I liked it as soon as I saw it. As for doing stuff like this on spec, we know we're not getting paid for it. 90% of the design work I...

Oooh, thanks for the link. Thanks to this highly endorsed supplement I will now have no question of how to handle it should characters in my group encounter lava, magma, or superheated rock. :D

I was not aware of that definition of the word precipice, thanks for pointing that out. On the other hand, I don't think the DM of that game was aware of it either - for most people, a precipice is synonymous with a cliff. I do agree that hazards caused by powers are different and shouldn't...

I am my home game DM. :D I understand that the people running LFR games and the delves at GenCon were all volunteers who spent many hours running games for other people. Having run a number of conventions myself, I understand the work involved, so thank you everyone who volunteers their...

Another Here are two transparent versions with the other motto and not so wide. One in each font.

That's a great idea! Then I can watch the fight as they players argue about whose character deserves it the most! :devil: Nah, they are usually pretty good about distributing treasure, but they often don't give it to the person I'd intended it for. I really do like your idea however, and...

There was an event called the Ultimate Delve at GenCon, which was a deliberately challenging timed event for a group of 6th level characters. Of all the groups that attempted it (in excess of 60 is what I heard), only two of them successfully completed all the encounters in the 4 hour time...

Charge does include hitting him with your greataxe. It is a standard action that includes a move and basic melee attack. You can use your minor and move actions to do whatever you like, then charge to move up to your speed towards a foe and hit him. Then your turn ends. The debate is...