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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #460 on: March 14, 2009, 02:04:49 PM »
Q156: The Tome of Battle errata here is incomplete and cluttered up with Complete Mage stuff. Was a "complete" errata ever released, and if so, can I still find it somewhere?

Q157: When looking at the Crusader, the amount of maneauvers granted at the start of combat is always the amount readied - 3. If you enter a prestige class which gives you an extra maneauver readied, does it also give an extra maneauver granted at the start of combat?
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #461 on: March 14, 2009, 02:10:30 PM »
A156: No, and in fact Sinfire has a topic about that going on right now.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #462 on: March 15, 2009, 03:24:43 AM »
Q157: When looking at the Crusader, the amount of maneauvers granted at the start of combat is always the amount readied - 3. If you enter a prestige class which gives you an extra maneauver readied, does it also give an extra maneauver granted at the start of combat?
A157: It seems logical that yes, unless the text mentions this not happening, or it not effecting crusaders fully iirc

Q151 is there a source of onyx gems in the world largest dungeon around level 7 or so?
Where is the world's largest dungeon found? Could I get a book title and a page number? I have pretty much every WotC 3 & 3.5 book...

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If a creature with a phrenic template and 11 class levels uses Psionic Dominate PLA, is it forced to increase its save or can it chose to affect 2 additional targets instead?
A146: Very good question. Since "they are psionic and work just like powers" and many powers have specific augmentation effects "the power is manifested as if the creature had spent a number of power points equal to its manifester level, which may augment" in the normal ways. It does not say 'must' so the manifester can choose how to augment. The DC and so forth is simply the default, as I see it. However this is a little RAI and RAW a DM could be mean and say 'it doesn't say where you can' ... but we all know where that goes.


Q142: What are some 3.0 or 3.5 +1LA templates that a whisper gnome can take that increase INT?
A142: Very few. Half-Dragon 1LA version and Voidmind were the only two i found remotely interesting. Your DM might have problems with voidmind as it puts you on an illithid leash.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #463 on: March 15, 2009, 03:26:09 AM »
Repeat: (imagine an ECL15 Warchanter following around an ECL1 Elf Crusader)
Q152: Is the War Chanter's cap ability as broken as I think? Because it looks like a warforged one could sing constantly and break BaB to pieces[Edit:], allowing an ECL1 character to continuously have BaB of 15. This would allow Eternal Blade entry at ECL2!
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An interesting read, nice to see a civil discussion
The point of Spell Resistance is to make it harder to get buffed.
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It blows MoMF out of the water

But if your greedy for more [Wish] for something that only effects you, like another class level or two that doesn't count against your ECL.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #464 on: March 15, 2009, 12:35:44 PM »
A156: No, and in fact Sinfire has a topic about that going on right now.

heh, ok. Could you provide a link or tell me were to find the thread please?
I only found these two:
http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=683775
http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=1054.0

Repeat: (imagine an ECL15 Warchanter following around an ECL1 Elf Crusader)
Q152: Is the War Chanter's cap ability as broken as I think? Because it looks like a warforged one could sing constantly and break BaB to pieces[Edit:], allowing an ECL1 character to continuously have BaB of 15. This would allow Eternal Blade entry at ECL2!

A152: It's pretty damn good, yes. You can give a bunch of low level followers impressive offensive capabilities, maybe combine with inspire courage for even more damage output, or inspire toughness to make them last a bit longer. Even with that they will all go down if you face anyone with a decent area of effect ability for the level though.
It's also ranging from nice to incredible for equal level parties, depending on composition.
« Last Edit: March 15, 2009, 01:13:42 PM by Farodin »
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #465 on: March 15, 2009, 02:34:38 PM »
Repeat: (imagine an ECL15 Warchanter following around an ECL1 Elf Crusader)
Q152: Is the War Chanter's cap ability as broken as I think? Because it looks like a warforged one could sing constantly and break BaB to pieces[Edit:], allowing an ECL1 character to continuously have BaB of 15. This would allow Eternal Blade entry at ECL2!
Sounds like it would make a good thrall for a Thrallherd. Boost your disposable fodder into a decent offense, and you don't give a crap if they all die to a Fireball, because more goons will show up to replace them tomorrow. :D
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #466 on: March 15, 2009, 02:46:35 PM »
Wow, Im never gonna worry about BaB again... I'm just gonna pay an NPC warforged War Chanter to follow my characters around :)
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An interesting read, nice to see a civil discussion
The point of Spell Resistance is to make it harder to get buffed.
And healed. Don't forget that.
Huge amounts of people are fuckwits. That doesn't mean that fuckwit is a valid lifestyle.
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Old Geezer's Law of Hobby Taste: The more objectively inconsequential a hobby is, the more disagreements within the community will be expressed in outrageously insulting, overblown, and ludicrously emotionally laden terms.

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Your a shifter... you have all you ever need.
It blows MoMF out of the water

But if your greedy for more [Wish] for something that only effects you, like another class level or two that doesn't count against your ECL.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #467 on: March 15, 2009, 03:25:38 PM »
A157: Page 96, Advancing Martial Progression: "If you choose to add the maneuver readied to a martial maneuver progression derived from the crusader class, you also gain one additional maneuver granted at the beginning of the encounter for each additional maneuver you can ready."

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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #468 on: March 15, 2009, 05:10:19 PM »
Q151 is there a source of onyx gems in the world largest dungeon around level 7 or so?
Where is the world's largest dungeon found? Could I get a book title and a page number? I have pretty much every WotC 3 & 3.5 book...

World's largest dungeon can be found in the book called "The World's Largest Dungeon." :p
Around level 7, that would be Regions I and F.
Pages 432-499 and 282-331 respectivly.

Xamas, are you thinking of building an undead horde?
If so, concider Pale Master from Libris Mortis...once a day Animate Dead as a SLA, which need no onyxes.
Also, IIRC, there's somewhere in that dungeon where the description of the room is "littered with corpses".
I double-checked it. There's no definite number of corpses... so go nuts :D

I haven't found any onyxes in WLD, but then again I haven't read the entire book. 857 pages is a bit too many to keep track of in one sitting. It's obviously not intended for evil parties, especially if you factor in some of the traps in there. So that might explain why you're granted acces to X skeleton minions, where X is the HD limit you can control. Talk to your DM when that happens.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #469 on: March 16, 2009, 12:54:02 AM »
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To further complicate the matter, the aforementioned SRD link lacks some specifics of the Player's Handbook version on page 301.  PHB-only parts are bolded below.

"Web creates a many-layered mass of strong, sticky strands. These strands trap those caught in them. The strands are similar to spider webs but far larger and tougher.  floor and ceiling, opposite walls, or the like"
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #470 on: March 16, 2009, 04:34:46 AM »
Q159: What is the absolute fastest way to qualify for the Swiftblade prestige class?

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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #471 on: March 16, 2009, 05:02:54 AM »
A159: Loredrake Dragonwrought White Dragonspawn Kobold with the Sorc variant that gives 3/4 BAB
Sorc 3, buy off the LA, and either another Sorc level or something with full BAB.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #472 on: March 16, 2009, 02:12:57 PM »
Q160 The feat uncanny forethought allows you, as a full round action, to cast any spell you know from a reserved spell slot. If you used a rod of absorption would the reserved spell slot still be unused?

161 What would be the price of a rob of absorption that could be recharged indefinitely, instead of only being able to have 50 charged maximum?

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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #473 on: March 16, 2009, 02:32:08 PM »
161 What would be the price of a rob of absorption that could be recharged indefinitely, instead of only being able to have 50 charged maximum?

Answer 161: Recharging was removed from 3.5 as a mechanic; the only mechanical basis we have for determining the cost of such an item is the original cost of an item divided by the number of charges remaining.  Thus, such a rod would initially cost no more than any rod of absorption, but fully recharging it would cost as much as it cost to make the item in the first place.  The fact that it's the same rod, rather than a new one, is fluff.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #474 on: March 16, 2009, 04:30:10 PM »
Q162: the power body adjustment has the following listed as the cost: Power Points:     Psion/wilder 5, psychic warrior 3

When I obtain Body Adjustment as a PLA via the Phrenic template, how many virtual power points do I use before it automatically augments?
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #475 on: March 16, 2009, 06:03:04 PM »
Q162: the power body adjustment has the following listed as the cost: Power Points:     Psion/wilder 5, psychic warrior 3

When I obtain Body Adjustment as a PLA via the Phrenic template, how many virtual power points do I use before it automatically augments?

A162) Since your powers are cha-based, I'm going to say wilder
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #476 on: March 16, 2009, 06:09:16 PM »
Q162: the power body adjustment has the following listed as the cost: Power Points:     Psion/wilder 5, psychic warrior 3

When I obtain Body Adjustment as a PLA via the Phrenic template, how many virtual power points do I use before it automatically augments?

A162) Since your powers are cha-based, I'm going to say wilder
I know for SLAs, the default assumption is wiz/sorc. I don't see where that is explicitly stated for PLAs, but I would assume it's the same.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #477 on: March 16, 2009, 06:18:08 PM »
I know for SLAs, the default assumption is wiz/sorc. I don't see where that is explicitly stated for PLAs, but I would assume it's the same.

Yeah, I remember seeing the list of the order in which you have to evaluate spells for SLAs.  However, there is no direct correlation between psionic classes and non-psionic classes which makes this question harder.  I guess the PW can be considered the less "casty" of the classes and thus likely not the first on the list, yet I do wonder if anyone ever made an official ruling on it.

Edit: if no one can remember such a ruling, I guess I'll go with The_Mad_Linguist's suggestion.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #478 on: March 17, 2009, 02:37:04 AM »
Q163: Is there any known way to automatically threaten a critical hit? Preferably a way that can be combined with one of the methods of automatically confirming one.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question, Get a Simple Answer, Part 2
« Reply #479 on: March 17, 2009, 03:35:14 AM »
A163: The Cleric spell Surge of Fortune gives you an automatic Natural 20 on your next attack roll.