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It sounds like the problem you're having is with Elites and Solos. If that is the case then their base attack should do the same damage as a normal creature (L+8). So for example a bite from one of the heads of the Hydra at L17 should do ~25 damage which could be represented as 3d10 + 9 or...

I didn't like the feats when they were +4 epic tier only. My math has the shortfall at -4/-4/-7 assuming that you aren't bumping two stats like STR/CON, DEX/INT, or WIS/CHA in which case you'll be -4/-7/-7. If you include the other feat (Paragon/Epic Defenses) that was +1/+2 to all NADs then...

One reason I like to hear "I use Twin-Strike" more than "I hit it with both my swords" is because then there is no question what mechanical effect the player is doing. It's sad that I have to do that for the 1-2 players at my table who do stuff like...I rolled 20...sweet....umm...I was using my...

I'm coming a bit late to this and DS has said just about everything I would say other than this (which may have also been said and I missed it): The players are NOT their characters. Characters have abilities and skills that the players do not have and the reverse is also likely true that the...

The short version if you're using AT is to edit copies of the monsters you're changing. Every attack has several properties you can adjust. Type: Normal (-), Limited(+75%), and None(0) Dice Sides: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Modifier: Low (-25%), Medium (-), High (+25%) Average Damage Any monster you...

I think that this analysis is a very strong point in favor of no edition of D&D ever being simulationist. I do agree that it's interesting for the player and gives you a feeling of accomplishment.

So Hercules was never level 1....ever? I think I like the latest Disney cartoon version of "Hercules" where he's training with the satyr to represent what he would look like at level 1. He's unskilled, but the raw power is there. Under 4e I would question this presumption. I am more of the...

I have to say I think I'd avoid any armor breakage rule because it only penalizes half of your characters (the half wearing heavy armor like Fighters, 2 weapon Rangers, Paladins, and Clerics). I'm sure there are other heavy armor wearing classes I just can't think of them off the top of my head...

I have to say I think I'd avoid any armor breakage rule because it only penalizes half of your characters (the half wearing heavy armor like Fighters, Paladins, and Clerics). I'm sure there are other heavy armor wearing classes I just can't think of them off the top of my head and of course...

There is one thing that's bothering me about this. You have said the fall was 10d6 worth, and it has been assumed that it was 100' and was supposed to be 10d10 per the 4e rules. This isn't what is bugging me. After a 100' fall (assumed) and a fly speed of 4 (clumsy) the Incubi were able to...

Funny...with Essentials being released this month I just expected there would be no updates until October (first Tue of course).

I don't know the module you're talking about, but I don't penalize the players for doing well. Let me clarify that a bit. If the Grell and Grimlocks are a separate encounter, then I don't bring them to the party unless they go and get them. Two encounters back to back without a short rest in...

@100 ft. we're talking 10d10 which averages out to 55 damage. If we use the new MM3 guidelines of L+8 then this fall is considered a level 47 opponent based on the damage it does. @30 ft. and 3d10 (16.5) that's about level 8-9 @50 ft. and 5d10 (27.5) that's about level 19-20 @70 ft. and 7d10...

On a more serious note I wonder what Mike thinks of his new quasi-celebrity status. Has it gone to his head? OH NO! Now Mike has ruined his own head!

Are you trying to imply from this that Alliance EVER WINS PvP, because this is blatantly untrue. :P

I already knew the encounter area for the beastie...an outdoors area and I didn't even think about swapping one of his powers for something like that. As a note...the Bard WAS 30' in the air and I was so looking forward to the 3d10 falling damage on top of the prone/can't stand and damage from...

I believe this to be a fallacy. As a developer it doesn't matter if you're open source or proprietary except in so far as the limitations that are imposed upon you. With open source your problems is...."it would be awesome if we had feature X, but with the current people (or no people) we have...

Formula editor? Yes (You'll need this for any/all of the below options - something like 1[W], 1d8, [STR], [melee], [close], [area], [range], [enhancement] - not exactly sure how granular to go...perhaps the [close], [area], etc. tags would be auto picked by the "type" of a power when created)...

So for my game I had the following characters show up: Half-Elf WarlordArdent Minotaur BarbarianMinotaur Hybrid Fighter/Barbarian ??? Bard Avenger (Bard brought his son) I was so ready to shut down the Bard's constant creature sliding (on miss 1/round) because of the Worm's aura (Restless...

Ok then...I just misunderstood where you were going with that. No problem!