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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DungeonmasterCal" data-source="post: 1780067" data-attributes="member: 5388">In some ways, this is similar to the houserule we use for Turning and Rebuking Undead.  I've never laid eyes on The Complete Divine, though.This is from our campaign handbook.  It seems to work out quite well for us.TURNING AND REBUKING UNDEADOfficial rules for Turning and Rebuking Undead can be found in the Player’s Handbook 3.0 Pg 139-140 and Player’s Handbook 3.5 Pg 159-160.Turning undead is now accomplished in the following manner:A good or neutral cleric who chooses the ability to channel positive energy now has a Turning DC as part of his character’s abilities.  This DC is calculated as 10 + ½ Cleric Level + CHA Bonus.  Thus, a 4th Level Cleric with a CHA of 16 would have a Turning DC of 15.  To Turn Undead, the creatures must make a Will Saving Throw vs. this DC.  Failure results in damage equal to 2d6 + Cleric Level + CHA bonus to all undead within the standard range (60’) as defined by the rules for Turning.   Any that survive still flee from the cleric or cower for 1d6 + CHA Bonus rounds.  The same rule for coming closer than 10’ still applies; the undead will not attack unless someone comes within that range.A successful Will Save results in no damage to the undead.  It also grants the Undead a cumulative +2 to their Will Saves for each failed attempt in the same encounter.Evil Clerics and UndeadEvil clerics channel negative energy to rebuke (awe) or command (control) undead rather than channeling positive energy to turn or destroy them. An evil cleric makes the equivalent of a turning check. Undead that would be turned are rebuked instead, and those that would be destroyed are commanded.The rebuked undead suffer a penalty to attacks, saves, and damage equal to the rebuking cleric’s CHA Bonus.  Rebuking is accomplished via the same method as Turning. The effect lasts 1d6 + CHA Bonus roundsAlternately, an evil or neutral cleric may wish to command the undead.  The mechanic for this is the same; if they fail their save they can be commanded by the cleric for 1d6 + CHA Bonus rounds.  After which, he must make another turning attempt to keep control over them.To Dispel Turning, the evil cleric must make a successful turning check with a DC equal to or greater than the turning check made by the good cleric. Bolstering Undead: An evil or neutral cleric can bolster undead within range by spending one of his daily turning attempts.  This gives the recipients of the bolster a bonus on Saving Throws equal to the cleric’s Charisma Bonus for 1d6 + CHA Bonus roundsThe Improved Turning Feat has been replaced with the following version:IMPROVED TURNING [GENERAL]Prerequisite: Ability to turn or rebuke creatures.Benefit: You gain +2 on your attempt to Turn an undead creature, and an additional 1d6 points of damage.The Prayer Spell remains unchanged, except its benefits extend to +1 to a cleric or paladin’s Turn Undead roll and –1 to an undead’s Will Save.</blockquote>

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