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I didn't see a "No, I don't really see the point in such products" option. I DM evil characters from time-to-time. Heck, even at best, some of my players tend towards dark shades of gray. However, I see no need for a rules supplement that specifically details any or all of the following...

Aargh. True. I actually had my MM open at the time, and was looking at the similar Death Gaze ability on the bodak... which doesn't have the notation about necrotic resistance. ...which makes it even more ludicrous, come to think of it. If you're a deva, with specific necrotic resist, you can...

If the attack hits, you don't take damage. You go straight to 0 hp. Do not pass Go; do not collect $200. There is no mention of damage in the Hit line. Contrast with the Miss line: you clearly take "damage" if you're Missed. Consider the alternative, if you allow that Touch of Death actually...

In my gaming group, and counting three recent players who have since moved out-of-town... 3 married, with kids 3 married, without kids 1 engaged, with kids 1 recently divorced, currently single (but probably won't be for long) 1 unmarried, but in a 7-year relationship (me) 1 unmarried, no...

In order... A 4e CRPG. Ideally, Planescape Torment 2 or Baldur's Gate 3 (...simply because I'd like to see some of the NPCs and companion characters from those games again). A 4e dominions/economics/mass battles book. I still can't believe that there hasn't been anything of this nature in any...

As a Kiwi, I probably fall more towards the UK gaming sensibilities.... but I've spent 4-5 years living in the US and Canada, so I've had some feel for the environment there as well. My personal observations (which may be wildly inaccurate)... UK game settings tend to be "grittier" (low magic...

I like the Dark Sun rule. It's less arbitrary than alternatives I've seen, and it heightens tension. I can see members of my gaming group sometimes choosing to go for the re-roll when the situation is dire. I can also guarantee everybody at the table will immediately stop and hover over the...

I think most of us have a friend in our regular gaming group who has "flowing back hair". Mine is called Paul. Nice guy, but he's one hairy mutha. He's the only guy I know who has a carpet in his shower. It's not a sight for the weak-of-stomach.

Charge: always Grab: rarely (maybe once every 12 sessions... unless the monster has a specific power or ability that utilizes grab) Aid Other: never Delay: never Ready Action: rarely (only if it's unable to perform any other action; e.g. restrained, immobilized) Flank: frequently, unless the...

4e is a lot more narrative than previous editions. It's the DM's call if this is permissible or not. Rules-as-written, there's nothing stopping you from "killing" the undead then using the raise dead ritual. A creative DM might make it a little more interesting than that, though. Perhaps the...

Yes. Or, rather, I bully either the rogue or the party meat-shield into pulling the chain. My line of argument with the rogue will be: "No traps, eh? So pull it... while I stand 6 squares away. You don't want to? ...hmm, so you don't back your own work. What use are you to this party again?"...

I would buy a book of rituals in a heartbeat, assuming it contained at least 50% new rituals. I would be quite happy to see it reprint all the existing rituals from other sources (PH, PH2, AP, Open Grave, MotP, etc). I would not buy a compendium that only reprinted existing rituals, without...

Over 50 characters dead since the start of 4e. I've got a list of all of the casualties (race / class / cause of death), but not on hand at the moment. I'm hardly a "killer DM". All dice are rolled in the open, so no fudging. No encounters higher than level + 4 (and most are level + 1 or 2)...

Mechanics? No specific monster, but there are multiple (at least 6 different types, from ogres to banderhobbs to meazels to cave fishers) that have an "abduction" mechanic. They lunge in, grab a character, and immediately begin tugging him away from the rest of the group. That can set up a...

Very useful for Heroic Tier. A lot of cool monsters for the lower tiers; typically with a lot more flavor than your average goblins and orcs. There are also many variations to existing creatures (ogres, gnolls, minotaurs, etc) that make them more interesting. I agree with Obryn - this is...

If only it was good artwork of scantily-clad females. Some of the black-and-white pieces are quite nice, but the "Poser" color 3d stuff is... uhh... a little too exaggerated for my tastes. As for the original topic, I think demigods and deities can be done right. Count me in the group that...

3d elements were introduced in the "current" set (Harrowing Halls), which includes a staircase, 1-2 low platforms, 1-2 high platforms, and a couple tables (long, round). The "next" set (Deserts of Athas) will also have 3d elements, including a low wooden bridge / dock, small building, stairs...

I voted "some". A couple of my players would suggest surrendering, but others would prefer to lose their characters instead. They've been playing for many years, and they've done the "escape from prison" scenario dozens of times. And yes, that means all sorts of variations on the "escape from...

Door 1, because it seemed more mysterious. I'm a sucker for urban adventures, and the theme seemed interesting: chainmail veils, shadowy deals, red-clay buildings. There are some people nearby I can talk to, and find out where the real opportunities lie. If I had a second pick, it'd be door 9...

I'm in a tiny minority (possibly a minority of 1) in that I think N2 - The Forest Oracle is far from the worst classic D&D module. It's not a good module by any stretch of the imagination, but it has better artwork, maps and "introductory" encounters for a beginner group than many of its...