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3 * 5.5 = 13.5 average damage for the longsword. 6 * 3.5 = 21 average damage for the greatsword. 7.5 damage on a daily power is the equalizer?

What specific rules or examples do you see that indicate this? At DDXP several groups I played with made the observation that “this characters ‘versatile weapon’ only does +1 damage when wielded two handed.” I only had to point out that the characters’ Strength scores were not over 17. (3 * 1.5...

I haven’t heard of any campaign set primarily underwater in the past, save for yours Aeolius. I hope for your sake that a majority of the monsters/races you mention show up in the 4th Ed. MM (assuming you are switching) – but that is not likely. As others have indicated, there isn’t really a...

Can anyone here show us the proper pronounciation for these races' names? kua-toa sahuagin nereids ixitxachitl

In canon FR material Elminster has nearly died multiple times. Ed Greenwood wrote Elminster in Hell, wherein the sage was nearly defeated during an attack on Shadowdale by the Shades (edit: removed spoiler). Again Elminster is absent from Shadowdale before the events in the adventure...

Thank you for the reply. I suppose explanation for this desired change may be warranted. I am running this game allowing players to use the Bo9S - that is a primary reason for a “per encounter” mechanic for spell casters. On a related note - I have desired an encounter based Challenge Rating...

This is an idea I was contemplating for Spell Points based on a “per encounter” model. (The only other published system I have seen that lends itself toward such a model is the “recharge” variant from UA. I like that the system gives casters the ability to cast spells continually, and that it...

For a battle between just four 3rd level combatants, I don’t see that just doing moderate damage (2d6) a round albeit continually would be all that powerful. A Barbarian or Fighter will out damage you (greatsword plus Str and 1/2, and have more hp, etc. and can easily make up for deficits with...

Another idea/solution:

RE: Touch attack vs Sneak Attack Perhaps a certain interpretation of the RAW could lead to the conclusion that these could be used together… How many other DMs here would actually allow this? The RAW doesn’t explicitly state that it CAN be done, but since it also doesn’t explicitly state...

No, the psionic item referred to is treated the same: All magic items take up a slot, as a general rule. Those that do not are doubled in price per their effect (i.e. Ioun Stones). With their short duration, the protection spells look comparable in power to 2nd level spells (e.g...

Even though the normal gestures (V,S,M) required are not being used for these spells, they are still not considered spell-like abilities, and therefore can still be countered (by using dispel magic or similar effects).

Wuyanei, I think that is a terrific way to handle the immortal elf. I will now be using this for my games. In fact, it seems a good way to handle any immortal being; altering certain elements based on the flavor of the specific race.

Greetings, It has been a while since I posted, but I have been enjoying many of the rules discussions here. I haven’t wandered into house rules often, but thought it might be fun/useful. ‘Echelon Break’ is a feat I created for a player who wants his now Epic level character to have the ability...

This can go into the category of "sayings that never quite became words of wisdom." Scientifically, yes, homo-sapiens are grouped within the Animal family. But as sensible as "humans are animals too" may seem (to you), the distinction becomes clear when you say this in the reverse (or correct)...

Just a couple of comments: Sithobi1, I don’t know if others liked it, but that short quip made me laugh out loud, and I needed that. Thanks. And this: is probably the most obtuse “rule” I have ever seen. There is no situation where this even remotely makes any amount of sense. A...

I would agree that AD would be too powerful if interpreted as “all allies” rather than “one ally”, which I wouldn’t do. I don’t see a problem with the feat other than that. The reason it gives a “dodge” bonus to AC would be the same reason CE grants a dodge bonus to AC in the first place. If...

Why go through all that trouble? Maybe there is another way to deliver up to 3rd level spells to an ally that also takes a standard action but doesn’t require a weapon enchantment or dealing damage to him? I am thinking of some type of odiferous colorful liquid found in transparent cylindrical...

You would want to look at the examples for Listen skill DCs for this. Move Silently would seem to apply to a creature Moving (and trying to do it silently) ;) I don’t have the books with me, but I believe there was a listed DC under Listen for hearing creatures whispering on the other side of a...

We should end the discussion now? I am sorry, was the content indecent? Did it break one of the EN World message board rules? No? Oh, wait, your not a moderator. Just one who believes himself possessive of enough authority to end any debate that he doesn’t deem worthy of his sight. Did...