Poor choices for feat and ability names


Alpha Release 3 General Discussion

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p.10, Half-elves-
Adaptability: Half-elves receive Skill Focus, as a bonus feat, at 1st level.

p.11 Humans-
Skilled: Humans gain an additional skill rank at first level and one additional rank whenever they gain a level.

The names of these two traits should probably be swapped, as the half-elven ability is better described by the word "Skilled" and the human ability is better described by the word "Adaptable."

p.68, Feats-
Caught Off-Guard
Foes are surprised by your use of unorthodox weapons.

"Caught Off-Guard" makes it sound like the player is the one who is caught off-guard. Since the feat actually gives the character the ability to catch others off-guard, I would suggest renaming it "Catch Off-Guard."

p.72, Feats-
Stunned Defense
Your skill with your chosen weapon leaves opponents unable to defend themselves.

Again, the name makes it sound as if the player is the one who has been stunned. Since the feat grants the player to stun someone else, I would suggest calling it "Stun Defenseless."


And don't even get me started on "enchantment," "enhancement," and all the other 3.5e terms that used to have specific meanings, but no longer retain them!

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