I will take the +2 on SA, or what about +1 per SA die and it only works on things that can be snuck? (IE when my SA hits 2d6 it would be 2d6+2, currently it is 1d6+1)
(if that is a no go then I will still take the +2 to SA!)
Since DMDM is gone and so many of you were sharing pics and all. For your entertainment here is the trailer of a movie that I was involved with. I was one of the three guys
I am trying to watch this but Youtube links won't run on my iPad, I may have to wait to get home and watch this on the macbook.
I like the urgent feel of the mission we were just assigned, but I have a busy weekend ahead of me, I'll post when I can. DM or Edmin, please give me say an hour to post after the group does but if I don't please run Cуровую as best you can.
I have Monday and Tuesday off work so I can post freely because I have finals to prepare for, I'll have a lot of time then and even more the week after Dec. 16 when I head to sunny San Diego.
Edmin, Bref, Grumblejack and Jax
I assume you have been good boys and polishing your weapons on your whetstones.
DM I think you asked for this earlier
Knowledge Dungeoneering
Yes mam. +1 Damage first hit.
Question is for DMDM. Can we sharpen arrows and bolts? I have seen it go both ways.
Bref
Would you benefit from a Mage Armor?
Question is for DMDM. Can we sharpen arrows and bolts? I have seen it go both ways.
As a DM I would say no, bolts and arrows are always single shot weapons, thus this would be like a free Masterwork bonus.
yes I would. I hadn't ever thought of using it. It would give me a plus 2 ac
can't sharpen my teeth sadly
Judge
Well I DM at times and I allow it, the time is the factor I stick with. 15 min an arrow takes a while and when they shoot, like Judge said, it is gone. Miss and there went 15 min of work. Unlike with your sharpened sword that sooner or later is going to do the +1 damage.
It isn't the same as a masterwork, they don't get the +1 to hit, it is to damage. I don't see it as that big of a deal, even though the could have 20 arrows sharpened that would have taken 5 hours of work.
That is my take, but I will defer to DMDM.
I usually allow it. If so Bref will def take time to sharpen his darts.
I guess I view it that an archer could spend 2-3 hours sharpening each evening, or while riding on a horse, or during the other 7.5 hours of every day when the group is not actually fighting. Then the archer would have 10-20 shots with extra damage versus 1 hit for the melee fighter.
It is a DM call though, I can see DMs going either way dependent on whether they thing it might unbalance things.
In my table game, the DM allows it for all edged melee weapons, so you could do it for all your daggers or axes and hurl them in combat.
All the fighter types use whetstones while the Wizards consult their spell books and Clerics pray for theirs. It's their morning or late evening ritual.
The melee fighter can also sharpen after each combat if time permits, heck get the sheath that does it for you. Archer has more +1 damage per combat I agree, but I look at it like Cуровую said, or like a form of Crafting. I am good either way.
Ok. Had to ask.
I'll just do the +2. Can't blame a gobbo for trying!
I can visualize the map but I don't think I have it right.
Geez..may put Jax in the back as now he has lowest AC and health as a melee person..not so impressed with the magus class at the moment, he's weaker than Edmin's dog.
We have a Magus, I think Kensai, but I have to check, in our table game, run by the player who I asked help my build Cуровую, who at level 5 is putting the rogue, ranger and wizard to shame in sheer damage. He is doing close to 50 points of damage per attack. No long rang attacks but when he gets close he's like a cheese grater.
He's probably doing the same thing Jax is aiming at: Intensified shocking grasps and shocking grasps for 5d6 and later 10d6 on every attack.
He's going to combined it with Shadowdancer Prc, or something like that has spring attack later on, and can literally attack then fade back into the shadows. As builds go he's the min/max guy of the group.
Well if its a she wolf that our scouts saw, maybe Ragnar and the wolf can just rut and have puppies.
We sell them and make bank, spread evil throughout the kingdom with a bunch of Cujo's running around. What's more lawful evil than breeding a puppy farm?
He's weaker than Edmin's dog.
Dog is stronger than all of us, AC:18 HP:27
I have a level 8 Magus. First 2 levels suck, no doubt, but I have one-on-one multiple bosses and have been the main damage dealer after level 3.
Magus are fine, once you get a few good rolls on HP and start getting a few more spells.
You have a good plan for him it seems, don't worry, it will work out.
He's going to combined it with Shadowdancer Prc, or something like that has spring attack later on, and can literally attack then fade back into the shadows. As builds go he's the min/max guy of the group.
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Because summoners are -amazing-. One of the few(maybe only?) casters that feel awesome from the start and just keep getting better. Melee, Eidolon, spellcasting, summons, what more could you ask for?
Edit: I'd love to see what his build is, I love optimizing concepts and slipping in and out of shadows just sounds..wicked!
This is my first Summoner, but I did not take the Master Summoner or Synthesis because the Master Summoner is clearly over powered and the Synthesis just seems like a really annoying class.
The coolest, and most overpowered is the Half-Elf(Wild Caller). Between race and class bonuses, it gets an extra 10 evolution points by level 20 (1/4 per level for Favored Class and 1/4 per level for the Wild Caller archetype). If you use the Extra Evolution feat, you can end up with 15 extra evolution points, that is essentially getting a Huge Eidolon with an extra increased set of damage claws for free. And still having 1 evolution point left.
There should be more of a downside for darkvision - like the Orc Bloodlike Sorcerer which has light sensitivity. Drow are the same way as are dhampir unless they took an alternate racial trait.
Back in AD&D, it was infravision and ultravision. Infra essentially allowed you to see into the infrared spectrum, so you could see the head signature of things. But things without heat - undead, earth elementals, constructs, golems, etc, were essentially invisible if you did not have good light. Also, you really could not see dungeon walls - they are the same temperature as the ambient surroundings.
Ultravision on the other hand was more the ability to see into the UV spectrum. It worked great at or near the surface and you could see anything. But once you were very far underground, it was less effective - less UV being sprayed around by the sun and stars and whatever else produces it.
I think these are better in some ways - you can see certain things well, and other things not as well. I have no problem with low light vision, but darkvision just seems like the same thing only better at a shorter range, just seems strange.
I agree. I liked the old way better. Even the drow used candles at times to read.
Jax will go either way. He prefers doggie though.
Agreed.
Its just a bunch of bugs....hmmm, our shoes are going to be rather messy after this...
Its good that the curious spellcasters aren't leading the way.
also know: planes that the dog is a hound archon (assumption anyway)
Edit: And we will stick with Dog Man!
...wow. I just now realized that Dervish Dance replaces str to damage, for some reason I thought it allowed you to add dex to weapon damage. All those wasted points in strength..damn.
Jax hisses at the Judge. I'd rather cut my way through the entrails of a shapeshifting beast than crawl through bugs like a pauper. Necessary? Absolutely. Enjoyable? Not so much. The only thing Tiadora will be enjoying is torturing the worshippers of Mitra that try and stop us. Perhaps she can make a theater performance out of it. Besides, weren't you curious what that beast's blood might taste like?
There are two good points here made by Jax.
If the celestial can not leave, will his body remain, and would not that make a great repast Judge? Hey why are you looking at my neck like that?
And secondly, if ever Jax or anybody in the group uses the argument, 'its a style thing' Cуровую will always understand where he is coming from.
...wow. I just now realized that Dervish Dance replaces str to damage, for some reason I thought it allowed you to add dex to weapon damage. All those wasted points in strength..damn.Better encumbrance...
And climb and swim too!
DM here is my proposed special trait -
In conference and private tutelage with the last remaining Cardinal of the dark prince you have found out means to use
The Voice of Seven Sinful Commands (or as the Cardinal put it, Seven Primal Strengths)
Benefit: When you cast a spell with the charm or compulsion descriptors that would cause another to conform to one of the seven deadly sins, when there is a save permitted the target's save DC is one higher, and you gain a +1 bonus to any checks made to penetrate Spell Resistance.
Furthermore, any Bluff, Diplomacy or Intimidate check you make gains a +2 bonus if it would lead the target of the check to engage in sinful behavior.
GM adjudication may be required, in some instances. Distracting a guard with an offer of fine wine and some pipeweed (gluttony), or convincing him to take a nap for a bit while you watch things (sloth), or to take a small bribe to look the other way (greed), while your allies sneak through the hallway that he's supposed to be guarding would qualify for the bonuses.
Threatening him via intimidation or threats, or attempting to enspell him to flee his post, would not, as fear and cowardice are not among the 'seven deadly sins.'
gonna be nice when bref matures a little.
DM here is my proposed special trait -
In conference and private tutelage with the last remaining Cardinal of the dark prince you have found out means to use
The Voice of Seven Sinful Commands (or as the Cardinal put it, Seven Primal Strengths)
Benefit: When you cast a spell with the charm or compulsion descriptors that would cause another to conform to one of the seven deadly sins, when there is a save permitted the target's save DC is one higher, and you gain a +1 bonus to any checks made to penetrate Spell Resistance.
Furthermore, any Bluff, Diplomacy or Intimidate check you make gains a +2 bonus if it would lead the target of the check to engage in sinful behavior.
GM adjudication may be required, in some instances. Distracting a guard with an offer of fine wine and some pipeweed (gluttony), or convincing him to take a nap for a bit while you watch things (sloth), or to take a small bribe to look the other way (greed), while your allies sneak through the hallway that he's supposed to be guarding would qualify for the bonuses.
Threatening him via intimidation or threats, or attempting to enspell him to flee his post, would not, as fear and cowardice are not among the 'seven deadly sins.'
I like this, very creative. But seems that refereeing it might be tough.
someone needs to reign that goblin in!