I've been working to complete a hammer-throwing paladin of single-smiting justice. The thought of smashing someone in the face with a hammer (in-game) and sending them across the room delights me to no end, but mechanically there are some issues.
My primary concern is the Power Attack requirement for Pushing Assault. Power Attack only works with melee weapons, but there IS a ranged equivalent: Deadly Aim. These feats have identical effect, with the only exception being Dex instead of Str and affecting ranged weapons instead of melee weapons.
What do folks think of allowing Deadly Aim be a possible alternate requirement for Pushing Assault? (assuming the character meets the requirements of both)
I know RAW says no, but the concept is quite logical. Besides, combining this with Charging Hurler and Radiant Charge makes an incredible one-shot cannon (not overly useful, but awesome and full of character flavor)!