Search results

Don't forget the turn mechanic works for other things than undead. Certain cleric domains grant the ability to turn other creature types, like the elemental domains, plants. I've even been very interested in using a Scarred-Lands-specific domain that allows the cleric to turn (dominate-ish)...

I allow for some information, as I don't think it's fair for a player to be clueless. I think a competent fighter, whirling away with his daggers, should know if he's hurting his target, and not be clueless that he's not getting by the DR. I also like to quantify it a little, as every number...

Feather Token: Each of these items is a small feather that has a power to suit a special need. The kinds of tokens are described below. Each token is usable once. Bird: A token that can be used to deliver a small written message unerringly to a designated target as would a carrier pigeon. The...

If I have an 7th level druid with a wolf companion, under the druid it says the wolf would get +4 HD (and +4 natural armor, +2 Str, +2 Dex). Now, under the entry for wolf, it says Advancement: 3 HD (Medium); 4–6 HD (Large). 1. Does this mean the wolf becomes Large? Then under advancing...

I and my horse are invisible (or inside an Obscuring Mist spell). If someone chooses to fire an arrow at one of the 4 squares my mount and I occupy, which one of us is hit? Random? pvandyck

Stirges don't invoke an AOO from grappling - their intial attack isn't a grapple. They will invoke and AOO because they are a Tiny creature, and to attack, they need to enter the opponent's square. I ran a combat with these not too long ago. The technique was to have several of them basically...

I think you can. However, since the casting of the spell (and touching in the same round) is a standard action, while an unarmed attack/strike is a standard action as well, you can't do them in the same round. If you "held the charge" of the spell until the next round, then hauled off and hit...

Well, by my interpretation this DC 15 check only applies after you've given a command, reading the text. The SRD has text that indicates that when a saving throw is successful, you get a hostile tingle. When it's failed, nothing about whether you notice or not is mentioned. In my opinion...

I don't think anyone addressed the comment that someone thinks that you should be able to throw the half-spear or the javelin will the full amount of iterative attacks. You can't. (without something like the quick-draw feat) It would take a move action to pull out a half-spear or a javelin...

Sorry guys (and gals) I lost track of the thread. I have emailed it to those who asked here. Let me know if I missed anyone. dcollins, you use the co-op on the spot? I generally don't allow a co-op on spot. Either you're quick of the eye or not, IMO. Also, I don't think my group of players...

I try to use the rules and not make it situational, because without that, players would have less of a reason to invest in skills that allow them to be less surprised, or invest in skills that allow them to be sneaky. One of the long-standing problems that my group would have is "they can't be...

The fighter turned over the table with an attack? I thought you said he walked up (move action) and attacked (you only get one swing when you've moved during the round). 1. He doesn't get multiple swings if he moved during the round. 2. I wouldn't have allowed someone to "turn over a table"...

I too would be very irritated by a skill that is seldom used eating up my points. As a DM, I've tried hard to work in Balance, Jump, and Climb (I don't need to try to work in Tumble). I've had to include terrain elements that make it usefull to have points in these skills. I've rubble on the...

Hey, Nightfall. I've been lurking out here and at scarn.mortality.net for a while. Reading yours and other's posts. I just started a Scarred Lands campaign. Looks like I came in when it was deciding to bow out. Oh, well. Lots of great material in-place. Here's our site, if anyone's...

OK, let me understand. Guy goes first, readies an action to 5ft step back (avoiding AOO) when the monster moves up and attacks. Monster goes, does a move action to move up, and is going to attack. Ready action triggers (before the attack), and the guy moves (withdraws) 5ft back. Now, if I...

Ah, yes, now I see. Must keep reading..... pvandyck

Hmm, I don't think so... From the SRD: and pvandyck

You excerpted the rule, and you shouldn't do that. The rule states: They only retain THOSE bonuses. No dim-door unless you are on a plane where that makes sense. Though, looking over how it's written, I understand your question. I also understand why a powergamer in my game was planning...

Isn't there an item in the FR book that foils scent? I thought it was a great idea, and am planning on using it outside the FR. I even think it's called scentbreaker. pvandyck

If I read the rules correctly, it takes standard action to activate the flaming, frosting, or shocking abilites of a magic item. If this applies to ammunition like arrows, doesn't it make those echantments worse than pointless? I have to use a standard action to activate the arrow, then next...