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You sir, are a legend. :) Any chance of a +2 chart? ;) Actually I think PWR(2) and PWR(3), particularly the later show some pretty decent ranges. It also shows just how hard this thing is to analyse given there are so many variables to take into account.

Though I assume the OP's math is solid, he has not provided a comprehensive analysis. I think his assumption of +4 Attribute for all Skill rolls made and that Aid Another will always be maxed out are extremes. Also, we haven't seen what an Easy or Hard Skill base would look like, even though...

Good point. So the range is 60% at 1st level (80% with Aid Another) increasing to 100% at Epic level assuming Attributes are at +4. That doesn't seem that far out compared to success in combat encounters. Is there any chance of a chart if the Attributes were +2. When I looked through the...

I have come across a number of situations where the max Aid Another is not used. The common examples we have encountered so far are: 1. Skill Challenges in Combat Encounters. Often PCs are pressed by Combat and are unable to engage in Aiding or even Skill Challenges. 2. Time Pressure. I have...

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To be fair, the first Dragon and Dungeon articles were up close to the release date as promised. I was just wondering if any more detail had been given as to the expected release over this month.

Does anyone know when the Heathen adventure in the latest Dungeon will be available? I am guessing this month, but are the releases regular - weekly or fortnightly?

I am looking forward to it quite a bit. The way 4e writing style was friendly, open and focussed on the fun, added to the more accessible release structure for FR has made it (for the first time) a definite buy.

Storywise, no problems. I can see it being a good one player story starting with the search for the mentor and then being dragged into the greater menace. In terms of the mechanics, you will need to pair down the encounters. If you run an NPC with the PC I would look at a Leader first to assist...

Its on the FAQ thread I believe.

True 20 is flexible enough to do this. For example, an Adept 5/Warrior 3 can have Acrobatics, Climb, Jump, Stealth and Swim as skills. The result is that you have a physically trained magic using PC. What True 20 does do is balance combat with magic with skills on a per level basis i.e. a point...

The distinction between classes and roles is a tricky concept to get your mind around. If you want a truly "points buy" system with no classes, D20 and even True 20, are not the best choice as the underlying system doesn't have a way of equating what +1 bonus to combat is to a +1 to a skill...

I had heard that too. After the unfounded DoD delay gripes, I think it is about time the benefit of doubt (to an extent) is given back to the SW team.

DO you have any evidence for this suspicion or are you just having a gripe. SotG's release date has never moved and all indications to date (the product listing with distributors and the previews) are that it will be met

I thought you said you were finding it very easy to hit people at low levels? Depends on the distance. As ranges on ranged weapons have increased considerably, you can use them effectively at distance. Short range is now 30m for a pistol and 45m for a rifle. I have a PC in my game who can...

BTW bonuses to damage mean a lot less in SWSE as weapons do so much damage anyway and everyone gets a bonus to damage from going up levels. As such, your Str bonus to damage is not that great an advantage. Sneak Attack also is less effective in SWSE than in D&D as no one starts flat footed in...

Mine too.

Given the "gun heavy" and "mobile" nature of SW combat and assuming that you rely only on melee weapons, it is going to be tough going for this PC. I wouldn't be surprised to see this PC on the deck quite a few times unless played carefully. When outside of melee use all the cover you can and...

Yes, it is a double sided space map of the correct scale for the RPG. One of the short sides shows a planet (I think it is Coruscant on one side and Tatooine on the other).

YMMV :) We found that 1 shot from a blaster rifle is likely to pretty much take out a 1st level PC without removing him from play. A blaster rifle averages 14 points of damage (not taking into account criticals) and a 1st level Scoundrel has 18 HP. We liked this balance a lot as it made us fear...