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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #240 on: October 03, 2009, 04:58:30 AM »
No Tarrasque is not valid for Bane weapons. Neither is unique creature.

For the common effects & locations that are listed on page 234, yes you can use those rules from the MIC. Other item combinations are on a case-by-case basis, and no unslotting items. :P

Phaedrus, do you remember what that spell was called? I'm curious if it was updated.

But don't fret too much, some Tarrasques will be Magical Beasts, some may not be. Some will have templates, some will have extra abilities, some will, hopefully, be a creative surprise. :D

I'm glad my handbook is helping you. If you survive the challenge because of what I wrote, that means I did a good job (on both counts) :D

Vinom, what is this talk of Weapons of Legacy? That's not an allowed source. :P

Midnight, you could probably grab PI for a third team and you'd be 1/2 way there. ;)
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #241 on: October 03, 2009, 05:36:23 AM »
Is anyone running an Archivist? Hitting a DC 35 knowledge check for a no save stun should be trivial...
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #242 on: October 03, 2009, 06:42:39 AM »
Is anyone running an Archivist? Hitting a DC 35 knowledge check for a no save stun should be trivial...


So i'm gonna be playing an archivist finally.....

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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #243 on: October 03, 2009, 06:58:57 AM »
Why would anyone wanna kill the Tarrasque ? He is a sweel guy, and he brings presents to all the good boys and girls in the night before Tarrasquemas of 09.09 .

Merry Tarrasquemas everyone !





EDIT: Also inspiration for a Awakened tarrasque with wizard levels:

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Also, want IN !
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #244 on: October 03, 2009, 08:39:38 AM »
Epicness :D
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #245 on: October 03, 2009, 12:41:12 PM »
Here are the ideas for the Dragonfire Inspiration:

Bard 3/Warblade 17

Bard 3/Crusader 17

Questions to my fellow party members  (or whoever wants to help me out)  :D

-do I go more support with Crusader, or all-out with Warblade?
-Is taking a level of Dragonblood Sorc ACF worth to grab the Draconic Heritage feat?
-I am thinking on using those gloves that grant ITWF. Are there any other interesting feats to take besides the TWF line?
-is there a light weapon that can change into a buckler, or some sort of shield? I remember I saw something like that in some book....

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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #246 on: October 03, 2009, 02:25:26 PM »
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-is there a light weapon that can change into a buckler, or some sort of shield? I remember I saw something like that in some book...
Races of Stone, Buckler Axe.

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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #247 on: October 03, 2009, 07:13:31 PM »
for the Cru WB debate i think Cru has more support options but not by much. Most of the good support values are in White Raven school which they both have access to. The others are fairly spread out but i would say that just due to healing the Dev. school has better support potential.
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #248 on: October 03, 2009, 10:15:10 PM »
Vinom, what is this talk of Weapons of Legacy? That's not an allowed source. :P
true, but if I equip one to a Mr. Cheatyface and put it into play, if you don't notice in ten seconds, it's legally in play.
A player once asked me if there was any way to make a Tarrasque more evil... 3 sessions later he was stoned with D20s as the PC led an exidus out of the path of a Dire Tarrasque of Legendary Wonder.

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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #249 on: October 04, 2009, 12:24:45 PM »
P.I. has informed me that he won't have time to participate... If I no one comes forth to join... or offer a position.

Then I would if no other opotion presents itself face the tarrasque threat alone.
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I have a build but its a secret cool thing. I'll be on standby I suppose.

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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #250 on: October 04, 2009, 02:35:58 PM »
P.I. has informed me that he won't have time to participate... If I no one comes forth to join... or offer a position.

Then I would if no other opotion presents itself face the tarrasque threat alone.
....
I have a build but its a secret cool thing. I'll be on standby I suppose.
You can be a hireling for my dude, I'll pay you a silver per tarrasque.
A player once asked me if there was any way to make a Tarrasque more evil... 3 sessions later he was stoned with D20s as the PC led an exidus out of the path of a Dire Tarrasque of Legendary Wonder.

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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #251 on: October 04, 2009, 02:38:17 PM »
P.I. has informed me that he won't have time to participate... If I no one comes forth to join... or offer a position.

Then I would if no other opotion presents itself face the tarrasque threat alone.
....
I have a build but its a secret cool thing. I'll be on standby I suppose.


We could form 3 groups of 3 instead...
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #252 on: October 04, 2009, 09:29:13 PM »
AC isn't on much on weekends. But here's one thing that hasn't been covered much.

On Items:

1. Be aware of the attunement rule on page 1, and plan ahead. This is intended to prevent certain abuses. So don't but four Belt of Battles, since you can only be attuned to one.

2. 760K, as usual. Mercantile Background will not affect starting wealth in this game (the virtual past DM would have given less treasure to balance :P), but if you really want to buy one starting item at half price, be my guest.

3. Weapons of Legacy is not on the sources allowed. Your wealth will double through this challenge, so there is no reason why someone should want to use it except Cunning cheese. No Cunning For You!

4. Because there's A LOT of sourcebooks available, anything not in DMG, XPH or MIC needs to have the source listed as well.

5. Multiple versions of items in multiple books: I don't count MIC as errata. If an item appears in multiple books and the items have different stats, use whichever version you want (Alastar just had an orgasm). Just specify which version you're using.
Exception: Rare cases when an item has an official errata on the Wizards' site. The errata'd version replaces the one in the book.
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #253 on: October 04, 2009, 10:18:19 PM »
3. Weapons of Legacy is not on the sources allowed. Your wealth will double through this challenge, so there is no reason why someone should want to use it except Cunning cheese. No Cunning For You!

How about because it's the easiest way to get an intelegent weapon that is attuned to your cause.
A player once asked me if there was any way to make a Tarrasque more evil... 3 sessions later he was stoned with D20s as the PC led an exidus out of the path of a Dire Tarrasque of Legendary Wonder.

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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #254 on: October 05, 2009, 03:12:24 AM »
3. Weapons of Legacy is not on the sources allowed. Your wealth will double through this challenge, so there is no reason why someone should want to use it except Cunning cheese. No Cunning For You!

How about because it's the easiest way to get an intelegent weapon that is attuned to your cause.
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #255 on: October 05, 2009, 11:40:43 AM »
3. Weapons of Legacy is not on the sources allowed. Your wealth will double through this challenge, so there is no reason why someone should want to use it except Cunning cheese. No Cunning For You!

How about because it's the easiest way to get an intelegent weapon that is attuned to your cause.
Item Familiar?
That's an alternate rule, and as such I don't think it would be allowed. It is also from UA, which only specific parts were allowed.

There are rules for intelligent items in the DMG, though. So there is really no need for either to get one.

And I have a question: You said we don't have to use the latest version for items. What about spells and powers? Can we use earlier versions of those too (like Astral Construct without the CPsi nerf to limit you to one at a time)?
« Last Edit: October 05, 2009, 11:56:48 AM by PhaedrusXY »
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #256 on: October 05, 2009, 01:59:58 PM »
You're welcome to join, bayar. Midnight_V is looking for a team. :)

Also, that Tarrasque thread was awesome. :lol

Phaedrus, I think we should keep it at groups of 4 for the time being. I'm not going to close this thread anytime soon, so if Midnight & bayar can't make a 4th team immediately, it's not terrible. They can wait for 2 more members or be on standby if anyone drops out. Or both, truth be told.

I know I said I'd have the subforum up, but I've run into an error that I'm working on getting sorted out behind the scenes that's stopping me from opening a subforum right now. As soon as it's fixed, we'll be underway. :D

Everything said about items by SDK is good & accurate. If you want your item to talk to you, fine. That's a flavor thing that I don't really care about. If you want it do anything at all, I'll point you to this reiteration of a ruling:
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No leadership, no hirelings, no intelligent items, nothing of that sort. Tough it out. :P

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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #257 on: October 05, 2009, 03:24:18 PM »
What about items (Not of legacy) without a listed prices?
A player once asked me if there was any way to make a Tarrasque more evil... 3 sessions later he was stoned with D20s as the PC led an exidus out of the path of a Dire Tarrasque of Legendary Wonder.

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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #258 on: October 05, 2009, 03:28:58 PM »
I can only assume you mean artifacts or minor artifacts. In either case, the answer is no, obviously.

If there's something else I've overlooked, feel free to ask and we'll give you a yes or no.

For a general rule of thumb, if we haven't addressed it, ask a specific question and we'll hit things on a case-by-case basis.
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Re: Tarrasque Extermination Force
« Reply #259 on: October 05, 2009, 03:38:31 PM »
Custom +30 competence item for Spellcraft? Without that I'll probably have to abandon the Incantatrix.
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