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has there been any information on 3E's exotic weapons in 4E? I completely expect to see the two-bladed sword but will the spiked chain be coming back?

I remember back in AD&D, druids were limited to like level 12 or something the levels after that were called things like archdruid, granddruid, etc and there was a limited number of druids allowed at each rank is there anything like that in 3rd edition? Like for druids, wizards, or specific PrCs?

can anyone explain how and why flails were used as a weapon what benefits they had over rigid weapons my friend says its because they negate the benefits of a shield, and i can see how theyd wrap around a shield, but i dont see why the shield user would block the chain instead of the ball are...

emphasis mine what are the other weapons with this property of reach and adjacent usage?

my friend wants to run an Alternity game anyone care to share their thoughts on the system?

i saw the movie probably a decade ago and only remember one scene, so this might not be enough to go on the hero (young boy?) uses some magic scissors which instead of cutting cloth, make the cloth grow. so he goes snip snip snip and the scissors create a shirt out of seemingly nothing...

how exactly are traps with the "never miss" descriptor supposed to be run? are PCs automatically aware a trap has been sprung when the onset time starts? are clues required? (e.g. see ceiling lowering, visible gas entering room, or clockwork sounds) are spot/listen checks required? This...

Does Barbarian Rage prevent the use of Bo9S maneuvers/stances? i've found no conflict, but i'm worried i've missed some obvious text (probably bolded)

it seems likely this has been covered before, but here goes basically, lets you block missles with a shield, using an existing feat DEFLECT ARROWS [GENERAL] Prerequisites: Dex 13 Benefit: You must have a shield readied (other than a buckler) to use this feat. Once per round when you would...

for a character with lowlight vision, should a candle give 10ft shadowy illumination only -OR- 5ft bright illumination then 5ft shadowy (seems unlikely under RAW)? how does a bullseye lantern work in combat without facing?

How does ambient light work in 3.5? (things like moonlight, starlight, etc) is it wide-spread shadow illumination? how does low-light vision work in ambient light?

once a tiny creature moves into the square of a PC, what combat modifiers are used? like, does the tiny creature get a cover bonus (or some AC bonus) while in another creatures square? additionaly, how is Stirge combat (tiny grappler) different from combat with other tiny creatures? i thought...

i'm wondering how play-by-post works logistics, scheduling, die rolling, different methods, etc? i've never tried it and just wondering how it's done perhaps someone could link to an example thanks

Could someone explain how to effectively use the Quick Reconnoiter feat (from CAdv)?

i bet these have been dicussed before and/or someone will have a quick answer Partial Tumble say i have a move of 30ft as part of a single move action, can i move 10ft normally then tumble 10ft? or do i have to tumble the whole move action? Halfling Tumbler is tumble a worthwhile skill for...

What is my effective level for animal companion if i am a druid 2/ranger 2?

trying to build a Scythian/Mongol/Hun style plains/steppes horse archer this is for NPCs and possibly PC chars, specifically Elves and Halflings in Eberron all at levels 1-6 looking at ranger or scout but the build seems feat intensive so maybe some fighter can an effective horse archer be...

for a long time i've wondered why everyone got fighting defensively for free, the (feat)poor-man's combat expertise, but there was no power attack counterpart here's my ideas for feat-free reckless combat: 1) -4 attack for +2 dmg (not stackable with power attack) 1) -4 AC for +2 attack (not...

are there any variant rules for bolas? i want halflings to use them, but a trip attack isnt going to be too useful against medium/large creatures (horses) maybe something that doesnt rely on a halflings low strength? if i can find my 2ed books i might use those rules, i'd have to figure out...

what book are lassos in?