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Had this situation come up the other night: Barbarian was magically Held after failing his Will save by 1 point on the die. Later that encounter, the barbarian's player said he wanted to Rage. As far as I know, Rage is a mental ability and can be done as a Free Action so long as the character...

Hi all, I was hoping I could troll the boards here to get some advice from fellow DM's or players who are comfortable in mid- to high-level campaigns. I read many of the storyhours on this site, and they have been immensely helpful, but I'm still having some difficulties grasping some issues...

If I have an effect (effect#2) that depends on the existence of another effect (effect#1) and effect #1 ends, does that mean that effect#2, even though its duration isn't up, ends as a result of the created paradox? Example: I Fiendform into an Erinyes. Fiendform is good for 1minute/level...

Fellas, I'm at work now without my books, but received a request from one of my players regarding a potential new character. I was wondering if any of you have played with or DM'd a character like the one below. If you have any comments or know of any applicable rules, I'd appreciate any and...

Hi all, One of my players has a Dwarven Defender for a character and has proposed the following as a feat he could take. He's asked if it could be part of the Defender class progression (i.e., a free feat) or, if not, a regular feat that he could select. If you get a chance, please let me now...

In an effort to get suggestions, critiques, or questions regarding some of the house rules used in our current campaign, I'd like to post them here from time to time. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate reading your thoughts - either positive or negative. Thanks. - RJ...

In an effort to get suggestions, critiques, or questions regarding some of the house rules used in our current campaign, I'd like to post them here from time to time. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate reading your thoughts - either positive or negative. Thanks. - RJ...

I'm curious, my chupacabras, as to how you handle the introduction of a Cohort should one of your players select the Leadership feat. Specifically: 1) Do you allow the PC to "build" the Cohort? (That is, do you allow him to select his Cohort's class, race, origin, feats, skills, spells...

Since you cats have offered a ton of advice on my other spell-o'-the-day question (Improved Invisibility), I'd like to extend my begging to include another spell that gives me DM headaches. Yep, it's that innocuous lookin' 2nd level Sor/Wiz spell: Rope Trick. Leomund, eat your heart out. This...

The subject line says it all. Ever since the group sorc picked up the 4th level spell Improved Invisibility it's changed the face of every battle we enter. I now find myself looking at what-would-have-been powerful opponents and seeing their lack of any see invisibility capability a game...

Quick question (I think): Hill Giant is a CR 7. I want to add 4 levels of fighter to him. His advancement is 'by class.' At first blush I thought his new CR with 4 levels of fighter would be: CR 7 + Ftr4 = CR 11. But I see his suggested ECL is 12. This is prior to getting any class levels...

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Background: I've been DMing since about 1986. I started with OD&D and gradually transitioned into a bastardized RPG fashioned from Rolemaster, AD&D, and tons of house rules. 3E came along and re-ignited my interest in gaming. Got together with the old group and we've been campaigning now for...

Hiya, Real quick: 1) If I Polymorph Self into a Hippogriff, how do I turn back into human form? The spell's duration has a (D) which allows me to dismiss it, but that requires a verbal component and I can't speak. Are my only options to wait until the duration expires, to have the Natural...

To paraphrase, this spell allows the caster to create a mace comprised of force in his hand. The mace lasts 1 round per caster level. Upon a successful touch attack, the mace delivers 1d6 damage per caster level (more to undead). Furthermore, the creature hit by the mace must make a Fort save...

A PC of mine has asked: If I ready an action to cast Hold Person at an opposing spellcaster once they start to cast a spell, will they be forced to make a Concentration check even if they make their save against the Hold Person? (This question stems from the note under the Concentration skill...

Hiya everyone, Got a couple rules-related questions that have been stock-piling. Actually, only 3 of 'em. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate some help. 1] What's the limit to a Diplomacy check? The DMG lists DC's to change an NPC's initial attitude via a Diplomacy (or CHA) check. Some of...

I'm curious. I'm bored. If the former won't get me to post something, the latter will. So...which character level seems to be the most difficult for an average PC to survive through in an average campaign? I think first level can be deadly for reasons I don't need to elaborate upon here...

It seems simple enough, I know, but I was wondering if someone could give me a roll-by-roll breakdown of a grapple in combat? The stuff that confuses me is the "move in" and "pin" and what-not. Do these all happen during the same round that the grapple is begun? That is, if I want to start...

Curious - how do you fellow DM's handle combat when your PC's start going against baddies around CR 15 and above? It seems to me that creatures around that power level (or greater) have so many different options and capabilties that a DM would be hard-pressed to play them correctly. I don't...