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I rarely read downer. It just isn't that compelling or funny. I would rather see those two pages used for something else.

For a really good comic that pokes fun at D&D, see the Order of the Stick at www.giantitp.com.

I'd much rather see OOTS in a Paizo mag!

Most of the time, I find multi-classing most effective at low levels. Having that one level in sorcerer so you can use scrolls and wands and cast a few buff spells is really handy for a Sorcerer 1/Fighter-type 1. The ability to use wands and scrolls remains very helpful throughout a character's career.

Likewise, a level in cleric is very good at low levels for the healing.

But, I usually leave the spell-casting class at only 1 level or so. Those additional levels don't add enough bang for the buck unless you concentrate on them to stay up to speed with the rest of the party.

My favorite multi-classing always involves the rogue, however. A rogue/fighter is my favorite. Fighter for feats, and rogue for skills/sneak attack is a nasty combo. Always max out your Use Magic Device and you are a pseudo-spellcaster, whipping out scrolls and wands. Rogue/fighter stays effective through all levels.

My next multi-class will be a rogue/ninja. How does +2d6 ~sneak attack at 2nd level sound? Or a rogue 1/ Ninja 2, with ~sneak attack +2d6 and invisibility for 6 rounds a day (assuming 18 wis).

My 1st level party is:

dwarf barbarian
human cleric of Pelor
human scout
halfling rogue (will multi to wizard and then arcane trickster)
human ranger

I let players roll 3 sets of stats with 5d6 (drop 2) and choose one set. Out of 5 players, one rolled 2 18s, and another rolled one 18. All players have at least a net +11 attribute bonus. I figure they're heroes, and should have all positive modifiers. Especially for a hard campaign. Plus, if they end up being a bit too powerful, I just add a few monsters.

As far as bonus for a single weapons/armor, here's the guideline I use:

Character level up to 4th = +1
5th to 8th = +2
9th to 12th = +3
13th to 16th = +4 or +5
17th to 20th = +5 and higher

And what about space/reach?

Any chance Paizo will sell a one-piece, rolled up version?

And, when and where will the Greyhawk maps appear?