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I'm running a group through Second Darkness (currently about to start book 6) and they've developed the strategy of scouting via the ethereal plane. Basically they get to know a spot well, plane shift to ethereal then teleport back to the spot, since plane shift moves them up to 500 miles out. Then they can explore in relative safety for a bunch of clunkers..
I've ruled that peering across the planes is described as indistinct so they can't see creatures moving around, but still gives a big advantage knowing the lay of the land and layout of buildings, not to mention allowing study of areas behind the frontlines for teleport destinations. They've come across forbearance a few times and this could seriously inconvenience them when they meet senior demons with true seeing, but for now it's very, very effective.

It seems like an unusual way to use some relatively big spells to protect the party, so wouldn't say it was broken, but any suggestions for something I've missed or how to manage the effect?

Hi, eldritch scrapper (advanced race guide) is a sorceror archetype which replaces the first bloodline power with the brawlers martial flexibility options. So far so good.
I have a draconic bloodline sorceror so first power is claws, given my character naturally has claws this is of no benefit however as I intend to later take dragon disciple it throws up a question. Dragon disciple will get the ability draconic bite which adds a small bite attack when the claws ability is activated.Not sure the text was meant to nerf a. Prestige class power but Since thats not going to happen I can see two options, one the bite is lost no claws mean no further powers, or two if martial flexibility is swapped out for claws bite could be used in the minute that that ability works. Thoughts?

Addendum, I know the archetype blurb says I could take the claws instead of the lvl3 power but the resistance and ac bonus is way better