[OOC] Constables of the 14th Ward

[Maidhc O Casain]

I've got a sick child, so other than the time we're out to her doctor's appointment I'll be home all day and should be able to keep up with posting pretty well (she'll likely sleep/lay on the couch watching movies or looking at books most of the day). A rare opportunity caused by an unfortunate occurrence.

 

[Scotley]

That makes pretty good sense. What level does ki strike come into play?

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Monks get Ki Strike (Magic) at 4th level.

 

[Leif]

I didn't promise nuttin'
Gimme a break I had to write two exams today!

hehehehe, yeah, been puttin' work off until the last minute again, I see!

Of course I would NEVER do that, would I???

 

[Leif]

The remaining logical flaw (other than those that require the 'willing suspension of disbelief' in the first place) is in encounters with creatures who do damage simply because of the composition of their bodies - a creature made of an acidic substance who does damage simply by being in contact with an opponent, for example.
I think if I were DMing a d20 game in which a Monk was being played, I'd consider a house rule that unarmed attacks against such a creature would also do some minimal damage (maybe the minimum it would be possible to roll on the damage dice) to the attacking character until s/he gained the Ki Strike (Magical) enhancement. At that point, I'd rule that the Ki enhancement also protects the Monk against such incidental damage.

Now, here, you get right back to our gelatinous cube vs. Raul situation. I still come down on the side of Raul, Scotley, and the Rules, and say that even the composition of the cube doesn't damage the monk unless the cube makes touch attack to try to paralyze the monk. The "Ki Strike" thing may be a better way to go, that's a good idea. But, personally, I can't see penalizing a character for using a central feature of his chosen class, like an unarmed strike for a monk. I guess, technically, though, Raul could (and perhaps should?) have used a WEAPON to attack the cube? (WHAT A FREAKIN' CONCEPT, DUDE!)

 

[Leif]

I've got a sick child, so other than the time we're out to her doctor's appointment I'll be home all day and should be able to keep up with posting pretty well (she'll likely sleep/lay on the couch watching movies or looking at books most of the day). A rare opportunity caused by an unfortunate occurrence.

Sorry to hear that your li'l' Booger's puny. Give her a big kiss from Unca Leif.

 

[Leif]

Monks get Ki Strike (Magic) at 4th level.

Well, then, in that case, this would have produced the exact same result for Raul and the 'Cube as what Scotley and I did with just pure natural talent! Ok ok ok, it was all Scotty's talent, I was just the "nature boy." haha

 

[Leif]

Sorry, my bad. Nevermind.

 

[Lou]

I hate to tell you this....

But the chain and lock are already gone. They were removed by Rahvin under Scotley's control in Post#1130. Dual DM strikes again!

 

[Leif]

Good save, Lou. it's been fixed.