Need input on feat selection

[Majoru Oakheart]

And... I dunno. Why is Craft Magic Arms & Armor not worth taking?

It depends heavily on the campaign, but in most of them that I've played in finding multiple weeks to craft a suit of armor is nearly impossible, there is always someone to save, some villian that needs to be stopped right away.

And most of the time, you are essentially trading some xp for half the cost of your weapon or armor. It depends on whether your DM follows the wealth by level guidelines in the DMG. If he does, you normally have more than enough money to afford weapons and armor.

Then again, if your DM is one of those who believes you can't buy magic items at all, this is a GREAT feat. Especially if you start selling the items you create.

 

[calypso15]

It depends heavily on the campaign, but in most of them that I've played in finding multiple weeks to craft a suit of armor is nearly impossible, there is always someone to save, some villian that needs to be stopped right away.

And most of the time, you are essentially trading some xp for half the cost of your weapon or armor. It depends on whether your DM follows the wealth by level guidelines in the DMG. If he does, you normally have more than enough money to afford weapons and armor.

Then again, if your DM is one of those who believes you can't buy magic items at all, this is a GREAT feat. Especially if you start selling the items you create.

Hmm, I'm not really sure. I think Dragonlance is fairly low magic, but that's just what I've gathered from others. I've never read the books nor played in a DL game.

Also... apparently using a tower shield imposes a -2 attack penalty? Is it really worth the +2 shield bonus (compared to heavy shield)?

Also also, any other input on my most recent feat progression?

Calypso

 

[Patryn of Elvenshae]

Also... apparently using a tower shield imposes a -2 attack penalty? Is it really worth the +2 shield bonus (compared to heavy shield)?

Sometimes.

You'll find, also, that the "Total Cover" option of the Tower Shield is invaluable in certain occasions.

For instance, read this thread: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=127097

And then include the possibility of the warrior-type standing in a doorway and going Total Cover, and its impact upon the combat.

 

[calypso15]

Sometimes.

You'll find, also, that the "Total Cover" option of the Tower Shield is invaluable in certain occasions.

For instance, read this thread: http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=127097

And then include the possibility of the warrior-type standing in a doorway and going Total Cover, and its impact upon the combat.

Yeah, I want a tower shield because I picture:

Us facing a dragon, obviously outmatched. A fallen comrade is about to get toastie-o'd by the dragon's breath. I, ducked behind my tower shield, make my way to them, the dragon's flames buffeting ineffectually against my shield. I pick them up with my other hand and we make a valiant escape.

Okay, outlandish, I know. But that's the image I get, nonetheless

Calypso