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Something I have to throw out there, There is less permission for GM's to have Random encounters these days, Then in the past games I've played 20 years back.

Random Encounters can disrupt sleep and meditation time to get spells back.

I roll a die every time the party rests. Depending on the area it's anywhere from a 50% to 70% of a random encounter...if it isn't an inn or other secure location. Another roll determines how tough. And if anyone doesn't like it they can go to bed early. I play with my kids, I don't know what this permission thing is about :p

Extreme example considering my circumstances aren't normal...but heck, since when does the GM need permission to make the game interesting?

I'd appreciate seeing the finished idea all fleshed out if you get to that point. The kids and I are fond of the Goblins, they're kinda cute...kinda creepy. Goblins are the new Gnomes in this house.

Thanks for expanding upon that Robert, that makes sense.

Prestige classes gain domain spells and/or arcane school spells because Domains and Arcane School are class features gained at level 1. Think of it like having an extra spell slot of each spell level that you can't use until you are able to cast spells of that level. Just like how high ability scores give you additional spell slots.

As I understand it, you gain in caster level but NOT in the inherent abilities of that class (i.e. Domains and School bonus slots)...as those are tied to the original base class.

So, a Domain slot would only be granted in total cleric levels only (regardless of when you got them), MT would not add a domain slot on the higher level spells as a result.

Does anyone with more experience understand this to be otherwise?

Abu

Even though I know that you mean well, and you do point out that I am being sensitive about something that I personally keyed every letter on, I do appreciate your feedback. Just remember, that when you decide to call someone over sensitive about things that they personally created, and are not enjoying people deciding that they personally don't like the overall idea so they basically tear it apart from its very core and tell them that every single thing that they have done is WRONG...just remember that some people will take it more personally than others, because they are different, or as you put it "special". Because some people have Autism, and took the advice of an actual psychologist and created a world where they could feel comfortable, and feel proud for once in their depressing, God forsaken life, and wanted ideas on how to make it better, and not listen to a few strangers tell them what a horrible job they did over and over.

Here's the thing, everyone has their issues. Ok, so you have Asperger's. We all have our demons, and life isn't fair. One of my fav quotes is "The only difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is the way that you use them." You need to learn how to accept criticism, ESPECIALLY when asking for it. If you're going to acclimate into this world, you're going to have to learn to deal with a variety of people...some of us with less of a filter than others.

First of all, trying to shame others with your diagnosis really doesn't solve anything. While some people will be manipulated with such talk, they are only going to say what they need to placate you...then what have you really accomplished in the critique that you requested? Why even request it in the first place if this is what you want it to come down to. I for one cannot be shamed into feeling bad for giving you an honest opinion, that was asked for, simply because you are dealing with demons. You are obviously functioning on a high level, and should take pride in that.

Secondly, if you believe that someone is tearing something apart and not offering anything constructive, then why invest in their opinion at all? Who really gives a crap what some negative jerk has to say, anyhow? Why let another person have that sort of power over you?

But if you wanted some sort of special consideration because of your Autism then you should have offered that up as a disclaimer in the beginning. It is unfair of you to ask for criticism, and then try to shame people after they honestly provide you with that criticism. In addition, it's not a healthy approach for you to be taking.

Again, you should be proud of what you have accomplished here...and don't be discouraged. You have obviously put a lot of work and heart into this, and it has potential. But it is essentially a rough draft, and things can be improved. People have given you the gift of their time to explain to you what does not sit well with them, in their opinions. Take this gift to enrich your project or ignore it....that is up to you and within your power. You cannot control other people, but you can control this project of great significance and with a lot of potential for a lot of fun. Keep up the good work and I am sincerely interested in seeing how it turns out. Just realize that no matter how good it is, it won't be for everyone. People complain about professionally created adventures all the time, and those writers get paid for their work.

And please understand that the overwhelming number of posters here did not simply tear it apart, they were merely offering honest opinions and nobody understands what you go through.

Abu, thanks for the armchair psychoanalysis.

No problem bud, and keep up the good work. The world needs us all. And seriously, good advice...even if he doesn't appreciate it.

It violates the basic idea of 2 weapon and comes off as cheese. why do people feel the need to see how far they can push things?

Because that's how we got into space :p

And yeah, ditto to the cheese.

Thanks for sharing.

OP, please look past AD's continued cries for attention to see the wisdom of his words. If he ever grows out of the need to be abrasive to maintain that ego, he'll make one heck of a mentor to the people of these boards. However, had he taken the time to kid-glove it up for you...it still appears you are more interested in someone holding your hand than receiving the actual critique you yourself requested.

Plenty of people gave you excellent advice, yet Mark was the "only" person that wasn't "a complete and total jackwagon?" There's a lot of good people here that gave you sincere and heartfelt advice with the intent to help, you ingrate. Even AD gave some excellent advice, even if it was lost in his beta-trying-to-be-an-alpha approach.

Sounds like perhaps you're too sensitive to get an actual critique. There were a ton of people in this thread giving you great advice without going out of their way to be mean, use a red pen on you or letting you know you weren't quite as special as your mom thinks you are.

Don't lose heart man. Keep up the good work. But that means cutting out what doesn't work. That means listening to people being critical. That means when you ask for a critique, expect people to give it to you straight. Expect that you aren't going to just hear what you want to hear. As it stands now it's a rough draft, and you'd do well to take the sound advice of many here and run a published campaign before getting all bent out of shape on this. What you are faulting people for here is being honest. And sometimes, as the saying goes...the truth hurts.