Author Topic: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo  (Read 187713 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

InnaBinder

  • Grape ape
  • *****
  • Posts: 1610
  • OnnaTable
    • Okay - - Your Turn: Monte Cook's Message Board
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #940 on: December 21, 2010, 01:52:51 AM »
Q280: Is there a 18-20 threat range reach weapon published by WotC (not Dragon)?  If not, what's the best reach weapon for a crit-fisher?
Winning an argument on the internet is like winning in the Special Olympics.  You won, but you're still retarded.

I made a Handbook!?

kevin_video

  • Organ Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 4833
    • Email
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #941 on: December 21, 2010, 02:17:39 AM »
Q 281 Anyone that knows the Crusader knows that the bonus you get to Will saves from Indomitable Soul doesn't stack with Divine Grace. At least, that's what it says because it's based off of Charisma. So question is this. If you use Serenity from the Dragon Compendium to make Divine Grace based off of WIS, can they then stack? Or, by RAW, do you have to go with "does not stack with the paladin's Divine Grace ability"?
I reject your reality, and substitute my own.

When God gives you lemons... it's time to find a new God.

Like D&D Freakouts? Check out this 4th Ed one.

Shiki

  • King Kong
  • ****
  • Posts: 853
  • Mindraped
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #942 on: December 21, 2010, 02:40:49 AM »
Q 281 Anyone that knows the Crusader knows that the bonus you get to Will saves from Indomitable Soul doesn't stack with Divine Grace. At least, that's what it says because it's based off of Charisma. So question is this. If you use Serenity from the Dragon Compendium to make Divine Grace based off of WIS, can they then stack? Or, by RAW, do you have to go with "does not stack with the paladin's Divine Grace ability"?

IMO, it won't stack since Serenity doesn't change the fact that Divine Grace is still Divine Grace; it being keyed to Wis instead of Cha doesn't really change anything.
"An ally of truth."

Soundtrack of the week:
Kagamine Rin - Antichlorobenzene (ft. Kagamine Ren)

dna1

  • Hong Kong
  • ****
  • Posts: 1131
  • Im not albino Im just from Alaska
    • Email
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #943 on: December 21, 2010, 03:00:46 AM »
q 282. im making a flesh golem, with incarnate construct applied. so i get a -2 la.  Im looking for a interesting LA-3 or lower template. doesnt have to be super optimized, just looking for rp flavor mostly. suggestions welcome and appriciated  :D
Slappin ho's like E-Honda

kevin_video

  • Organ Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 4833
    • Email
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #944 on: December 21, 2010, 03:02:41 AM »
q 282. im making a flesh golem, with incarnate construct applied. so i get a -2 la.  Im looking for a interesting LA-3 or lower template. doesnt have to be super optimized, just looking for rp flavor mostly. suggestions welcome and appriciated  :D
What alignment would it be? If you don't mind evil, the Bloodstained template is good for golems.
http://132.209.40.23/w4/campagne/Downloads/Downloads_WotC/PerilousGateways/Perilous%20Gateways%20-%20The%20Trail%20of%20Tears%20Bloodstained%20%28Template.htm
I reject your reality, and substitute my own.

When God gives you lemons... it's time to find a new God.

Like D&D Freakouts? Check out this 4th Ed one.

weenog

  • Grape ape
  • *****
  • Posts: 1706
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #945 on: December 21, 2010, 04:09:10 AM »
Q 283: Is it time to change plans when you notice you seem to be setting up the game world to experience Diablo 2 but about a thousand times worse, or are there some safeguards available to prevent soulstone leaks?
"We managed to make an NPC puke an undead monster."
"That sounds like a victory to me."

kevin_video

  • Organ Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 4833
    • Email
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #946 on: December 21, 2010, 04:36:29 AM »
Anyone else on the Crusader's CHA bonus vs Paladin's Divine Grace?
« Last Edit: December 21, 2010, 04:38:08 AM by kevin_video »
I reject your reality, and substitute my own.

When God gives you lemons... it's time to find a new God.

Like D&D Freakouts? Check out this 4th Ed one.

CyMage

  • Ring-Tailed Lemur
  • **
  • Posts: 85
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #947 on: December 21, 2010, 04:47:29 AM »
Anyone else on the Crusader's CHA bonus vs Paladin's Divine Grace?

Shiki is correct.  Serenity + Divine Grace is still Divine Grace which does not stack with Indomitable Soul. 

The_Mad_Linguist

  • Organ Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 8780
  • Simulated Thing
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #948 on: December 21, 2010, 04:58:24 AM »
On the other hand, the blackguard ability has a different name.
Linguist, Mad, Unique, none of these things am I
My custom class: The Priest of the Unseen Host
Planetouched Handbook
Want to improve your character?  Then die.

kevin_video

  • Organ Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 4833
    • Email
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #949 on: December 21, 2010, 12:55:18 PM »
Anyone else on the Crusader's CHA bonus vs Paladin's Divine Grace?

Shiki is correct.  Serenity + Divine Grace is still Divine Grace which does not stack with Indomitable Soul. 
Dang. But if that's the case, why are there Crusader/Paladin builds? The extra smites and lay-on hands?
I reject your reality, and substitute my own.

When God gives you lemons... it's time to find a new God.

Like D&D Freakouts? Check out this 4th Ed one.

Garryl

  • Hong Kong
  • ****
  • Posts: 1240
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #950 on: December 21, 2010, 01:01:59 PM »
Because Cha to all saves (instead of just Will) is nice, because Crusaders without Indomitable Will are still awesome, and Crusaders want to take some non-Crusader levels in there somewhere anyways (levels 15-20 are mediocre at best, and a 2 level dip in non-Crusader aligns the stance gains correctly).
A Guide to Free D&D - A resource of free, official D&D resources on the web.
General listing of my homebrew.
Links to things I've worked on
[spoiler]
Idiot Crusader, refreshing maneuvers for free every round.
The Opposed Checks Handbook - Under construction.
Adaptations Handbook - Under construction.
[/spoiler]

kevin_video

  • Organ Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 4833
    • Email
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #951 on: December 21, 2010, 01:03:34 PM »
Because Cha to all saves (instead of just Will) is nice, because Crusaders without Indomitable Will are still awesome, and Crusaders want to take some non-Crusader levels in there somewhere anyways (levels 15-20 are mediocre at best, and a 2 level dip in non-Crusader aligns the stance gains correctly).
The hexblade dips I've seen make sense. Mettle earlier, and arcane resistance does stack with divine grace.
I reject your reality, and substitute my own.

When God gives you lemons... it's time to find a new God.

Like D&D Freakouts? Check out this 4th Ed one.

McPoyo

  • Organ Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 3783
    • Email
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #952 on: December 21, 2010, 01:05:05 PM »
Not to mention, a short dip in Paladin can give you Cha to all saves AND inspire Courage, for stacking shenanigans via Song of the White Raven and Dragonfire Inspiration.
[Spoiler]
A gygaxian dungeon is like the world's most messed up game show.

Behind door number one: INSTANT DEATH!
Behind door number 2: A magic crown!
Behind door number 3: 4d6 giant bees, and THREE HUNDRED POUNDS OF HONEY!
They don't/haven't, was the point. 3.5 is as dead as people not liking nice tits.

Sometimes, their tits (3.5) get enhancements (houserules), but that doesn't mean people don't like nice tits.

Though sometimes, the surgeon (DM) botches them pretty bad...
Best metaphor I have seen in a long time.  I give you much fu.
Three Errata for the Mage-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Barbarian-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Monks doomed to die,
One for the Wizard on his dark throne
In the Land of Charop where the Shadows lie.
[/spoiler]

Ithamar

  • Hong Kong
  • ****
  • Posts: 959
  • PM me if you're interested in some Arena action!
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #953 on: December 21, 2010, 01:58:08 PM »
Q277:  Ghostly Dragons (Draconomicon pg. 161-163) have a Withering (Su) ability that says it works as a rod of withering.  So does this mean:

a) Any attack they make does not deal damage, but instead inflicts the ability damage (as the rod)?

b) They can make multiple attacks per round, if their BAB is high enough, as the rod?  Or since it is (Su), is it limited to a standard action, ergo once per round?

No one has any input?
Are you worthy of Ascension?
Always accepting gladiators!  Now with a new and improved rule set!

Ithamar

  • Hong Kong
  • ****
  • Posts: 959
  • PM me if you're interested in some Arena action!
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #954 on: December 21, 2010, 02:00:11 PM »
Q280: Is there a 18-20 threat range reach weapon published by WotC (not Dragon)?  If not, what's the best reach weapon for a crit-fisher?
The only reach weapon with a decent crit range that I'm aware of is the Talenta Sharrash from the Eberron Campaign Setting, and that is only 19-20 x2.
Are you worthy of Ascension?
Always accepting gladiators!  Now with a new and improved rule set!

Zebu

  • Barbary Macaque at the Rock of Gibraltar
  • ***
  • Posts: 143
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #955 on: December 21, 2010, 02:25:32 PM »
Q 284 In a game I'm joining, the GM gave us all "+2 LA for free."  Not class levels, LA.  I'll be playing a Shifter Druid beginning at ECL 8, and I'm trying to decide how to take advantage of this unusual boon.  Would it be better to pick Phrenic, Shadow, or something else entirely?

Havok4

  • Man in Gorilla Suit
  • *****
  • Posts: 2144
  • It can only be attributable to human error.
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #956 on: December 21, 2010, 02:33:49 PM »
Q 284 In a game I'm joining, the GM gave us all "+2 LA for free."  Not class levels, LA.  I'll be playing a Shifter Druid beginning at ECL 8, and I'm trying to decide how to take advantage of this unusual boon.  Would it be better to pick Phrenic, Shadow, or something else entirely?
A284: Both of those are good options, also take a look at half fey. If you are casting focused go phrenic or half fey, if you are melee focused go shadow. Remember that all of the abiltities of those template apply when wildshaped except for the half fey wings.

Ithamar

  • Hong Kong
  • ****
  • Posts: 959
  • PM me if you're interested in some Arena action!
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #957 on: December 21, 2010, 02:40:28 PM »
Saint would be great.
Are you worthy of Ascension?
Always accepting gladiators!  Now with a new and improved rule set!

Havok4

  • Man in Gorilla Suit
  • *****
  • Posts: 2144
  • It can only be attributable to human error.
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #958 on: December 21, 2010, 02:52:42 PM »
Saint would be great.
Indeed saint is awesome although the RP restrictions might be an issue.

kevin_video

  • Organ Grinder
  • *****
  • Posts: 4833
    • Email
Re: Ask a Simple Question, Part 20: Return of the Dread Gazebo
« Reply #959 on: December 21, 2010, 04:28:59 PM »
Q 285 Is there a reach version of the flail? Or a way to extend it so that it does have reach?
Q 286 The flail's easy to show players with a single picture because there's lots of them, but when trying to explain the heavy flail, how do you describe it to your players other than it's something that requires two hands?
I reject your reality, and substitute my own.

When God gives you lemons... it's time to find a new God.

Like D&D Freakouts? Check out this 4th Ed one.