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    Use Magic Device- just for spell casters?

    After having read the description of Use Magic Device for the trillionth time I'm still confused as to who needs to make this skill check and when... specifically for scrolls. It sounds as though when a spell casting character comes across a scroll of a spell that's not on their list (in...
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    Question(s) about Use Magic Device

    I've worked myself in circles about this Skill and how and when to use it. Here's my basic starter questions: A rogue is trying to use a Wand of Melf's Acid Arrows. Never used it before. What DC is used? Activate Blindly for a DC of 25 (if successful subsequent uses get a +2) Or Use...
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    Help me design a story/encounters for kids

    You guys are all so helpful I thought I'd gamble and throw this question at ya. In a fit of foolishness I decided to take on the challenge of putting a game together for some friends and their kids. I've got 2 adults (both play various RPGs) and 3 boys (ages between 10 and 13). The 13yo has...
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    really general question about Sneak Attack

    Just looking for some opinions/other's experience. My Rogue is about to go up to 3rd level (I'm a newbie to 3.5 and so is just about every one in my group - none are newbies to D&D just so you don't laugh at me too much!). This is good and all but, I've only had the opportunity to actually roll...
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    D&D 3E/3.5 Bonus stacking in 3.5

    Newbie to 3.5 (but not to D&D ) here... I've just started playing under the 3.5 rules with a bunch of other 3.5 newbies. We're handling stacking spell effects as per the PH(171) ie: you can't stack a bard's inspire courage pluses with the Cleric's bless spell - both are a morale bonus. The...
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