Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo

[Nytemare3701]

Q201: Is there a class that allows you to make a melee strike against every opponent you pass while moving?

You could also use something like Robilar's Gambit, or Elusive Target. Provoke AoOs, and take your free hits/trips.

Also, the 9th level Setting Sun strike, Tornado Throw, from ToB.

In that case...
Q202: is there any way to remove the dex cap on AoOs?

[Maat_Mons]

Q201: Is there a class that allows you to make a melee strike against every opponent you pass while moving?

Binding Paimon allows you to do this every 5 rounds. 

[snakeman830]

Cool, I knew there were rules saying you could somewhere just did not know where. Thanks. Now...

Q168
What are some ways to temporarly get some Craft Item Feats?

Chameleon 2 is one of the better ones, since that feat isn't a Craft feat when you don't need one.
Another is Binder to bind Astartoth, who gives an item creation feat while bound to him.

[Epimetheus]

Q201: Is there a class that allows you to make a melee strike against every opponent you pass while moving?

You could also use something like Robilar's Gambit, or Elusive Target. Provoke AoOs, and take your free hits/trips.

Also, the 9th level Setting Sun strike, Tornado Throw, from ToB.

In that case...
Q202: is there any way to remove the dex cap on AoOs?

Probably not... you can get an extra one from Bracers of Opportunity.

Although, you may want to consider Flyby Attack (MM) + Greater Flyby Attack (Savage Species). You do have to allow that 3.0 source and be a monster though, so maybe not. This allows you to hit DEX mod targets as you fly by them. With a reach weapon and high dex, it's probably good enough.

Also, there really ought to be a prestige class. Dervish?

[Nytemare3701]

The plan is to be a Mercury Dragon (200 perfect fly) with the shadow template (+100) and just divebomb the crap out of people.

[Luckanan]

Q 202: I'd like to play a psy-gish. The build is Monk 1/Spell-to-Power Erudite 3/Archivist 3/Cerebramancer 10/x3.  I plan on using Carmendine for Int synergy and Tashalatora to continue Flurry.  But my BAB by level 20 will be, like, 9!
What can I do (besides Divine Power at ECL 11) to help me actually hit stuff?

Thanks

[Sinfire Titan]

Q 202: I'd like to play a psy-gish. The build is Monk 1/Spell-to-Power Erudite 3/Archivist 3/Cerebramancer 10/x3.  I plan on using Carmendine for Int synergy and Tashalatora to continue Flurry.  But my BAB by level 20 will be, like, 9!
What can I do (besides Divine Power at ECL 11) to help me actually hit stuff?

Thanks

A202: Replace levels 4-10 of Cerebremancer and your 3 levels of X with Legacy Champion for Medium BAB. Use Touch powers liberally.

[Ithamar]

Q202: is there any way to remove the dex cap on AoOs?

Improved Combat Reflexes

[Rymosrac]

Q203: Is there any way to wield a Tower Shield or Heavy Shield while also wielding a polearm in two hands, without using extra arms, or animated shields?

[bearsarebrown]

Q203: Is there any way to wield a Tower Shield or Heavy Shield while also wielding a polearm in two hands, without using extra arms, or animated shields?

Using a tail as a hand with a feat from SS.

[PhaedrusXY]

Q203: Is there any way to wield a Tower Shield or Heavy Shield while also wielding a polearm in two hands, without using extra arms, or animated shields?

Using a tail as a hand with a feat from SS.

That's hilarious.

[TC X0 Lt 0X]

Q204
Is there a way to get spells with 1 round casting times (such as summon monster) as standard action casting times for a Favored Soul?

Q203: Is there any way to wield a Tower Shield or Heavy Shield while also wielding a polearm in two hands, without using extra arms, or animated shields?

Using a tail as a hand with a feat from SS.

That's hilarious.

Best. Image. Ever.

[Rebel7284]

Q204
Is there a way to get spells with 1 round casting times (such as summon monster) as standard action casting times for a Favored Soul?

A204
Chronocharm of the uncaring archmage.  If your DM is feeling nice, a slotless one is only 1000

[Archao]

Q203: Is there any way to wield a Tower Shield or Heavy Shield while also wielding a polearm in two hands, without using extra arms, or animated shields?

It won't let you use a heavy shield, but there is a feat for polearms and light shields at the same time.

[TC X0 Lt 0X]

Q204
Is there a way to get spells with 1 round casting times (such as summon monster) as standard action casting times for a Favored Soul?

A204
Chronocharm of the uncaring archmage.  If your DM is feeling nice, a slotless one is only 1000

Well I am looking for something a bit more encompassing, at least for Summon Monster Spell Chain, but if there is none this will serve some usefulness in certain situations at least.

[Ithamar]

Q203: Is there any way to wield a Tower Shield or Heavy Shield while also wielding a polearm in two hands, without using extra arms, or animated shields?

Have a natural bite attack and put the Mouthpick enhancement on a Bashing Shield?

[TC X0 Lt 0X]

Q205
Spells with casting times of 1 full-round action can be quickened via quickened spell, correct?

[dna1]

q 206. what are ways to gain hide in plain sight?

[TC X0 Lt 0X]

q 206. what are ways to gain hide in plain sight?

A206

Hide in Plain Sight (or similar) (also see the "camouflage" section)
Ranger 17 - natural terrain
Scout 14 - natural terrain
Illusionist 15 (class variant), Unearthed Arcana - unconditional
Assassin 8, ecl 13 - within 10 feet of a shadow
Shadowdancer 1, ecl 8 - within 10 feet of a shadow
Nightsong Infiltrator 10, ecl 17 - natural terrain
Dark Lantern 9, ecl 14, Eberron: Five Nations - does not require natural terrain or concealment, in fact seems totally unconditional
Scar Enforcer 7, ecl 12, Races of Destiny - natural terrain
Wildrunner 5, ecl 10, Races of the Wild - natural terrain
Stalker of Kharesh 4, ecl 9, Book of Exalted Deeds, w/quarter cover or quarter concealment
Wilderness Rogue (UA)
Umbral Disciple 3, ecl 8, Magic of Incarnum, see text
Luiren Marchwarden 5, ECL 10, FR: Shining South - doesn't require cover or concealment, but only works in specific region
Shadar-Kai, race, Fiend Folio, ecl 4
Dark creature, template, Tome of Magic - doesn't require cover or concealment or terrain, but doesn't work in bright light
Shadow Creature, template, Lords of Madness - in shadowy regions only
Lurking Terror 3, ecl 8, Libris Mortis - requires cover or concealment
Paladin 6 (Shadow Cloak Knight substitution level), Champions of Valor web enhancement - near shadows
Justice of Weald and Woe 9, ecl 15, FR: Champions of Ruin - natural terrain
Planar Touchstone (The Veil), feat, Planar Handbook - near shadow
Hellbreaker 1, ecl 6, Fiendish Codex II, in any kind of darkness, not called "hide in plain sight"
Shadowspy 9, ecl 13, Complete Champion, in area of sunlight
Sentinel of Bharrai 5, ecl 10, Book of Exalted Deeds, within 10' of natural terrain
Eye of Lloth 6, ecl ?, Drow of the Underdark, within 10' of shadow
Ebonmar Infiltrator 8, ecl 13, Cityscape

Special mention
Shadowcraft Mage 1, ecl 8, Races of Stone - constant ability, provides partial concealment, allows hide checks
Collar of umbral metamorphosis, item, tome of magic - gives the Dark Creature template (see above)
Ranger 17 or Scout 14, class variant, Cityscape Web Enhancement, Hide in Plain Site in any urban environment


-Via Surreal's List of Stuff

[dna1]

q 207. is there anything for "throwing your voice"  ?