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[KellKheraptis]

Q 50: As my dream omniblast doesn't seem to exist, what would such a spell sound like, levelwise?  Basic statistics would be 1d6/CL, Long range RTA, and SR/Save No since it would be [Fire].  Feel about level 6-ish tops?  I guess the other option is 3 levels of Spellwarp Sniper...

the psionic power Concussion Blast is Level 2, medium range, 1d6 Force damage, subject to PR, No save, and can be augmented for an extra 1d6/2 power points and affect one extra target within 15 feet per 2 power points.  It's not a radius either, you just need each target to be within 15 feet of at least one other target.

I mean, depending on how high you can get your manifester level, is that the sort of what you were looking for?

Hmm...that's close, for sure.  I think the root of it is trying to find a way to turn an AoE into an RTA without Spellwarp Sniper.  Ocular Spell, perhaps?

[Deathcharge01]

Q 50: As my dream omniblast doesn't seem to exist, what would such a spell sound like, levelwise?  Basic statistics would be 1d6/CL, Long range RTA, and SR/Save No since it would be [Fire].  Feel about level 6-ish tops?  I guess the other option is 3 levels of Spellwarp Sniper...

the psionic power Concussion Blast is Level 2, medium range, 1d6 Force damage, subject to PR, No save, and can be augmented for an extra 1d6/2 power points and affect one extra target within 15 feet per 2 power points.  It's not a radius either, you just need each target to be within 15 feet of at least one other target.

I mean, depending on how high you can get your manifester level, is that the sort of what you were looking for?

Hmm...that's close, for sure.  I think the root of it is trying to find a way to turn an AoE into an RTA without Spellwarp Sniper.  Ocular Spell, perhaps?

Q55:With that said, would Rapid spell change the discharge time of Ocular spell from a full round to a standard action?

[PlzBreakMyCampaign]

A52 You got the major ones. Past that you will have to get creative. My very cheesy CoDzilla build could auto-dispel the AOE dispels of a near army of level 20 wizards.

Page bump or new thread? You decide:

Q49:

[Arcane-surge]

A55: No. It would only govern the casting time of the spell you Ocularized in the first place.

Q56: There used to be an index of spells to help with planar binding, particularly those of the Sorcerer/Wizard variety, but I haven't been able to find it. Is it still around? If so, could I trouble the CO World for a link?

Q56a: If the guide is gone, what are some ways to ensure the effectiveness of Planar Binding, ie. giving boosts to the charisma checks and the like?

[Mushroom]

Q57:What would the attack routine of a 14th level sharn with improved multi weapon fighting look like?

[CantripN]

Q58: Can I get both a Profane and a Sacred bonus to the same thing, or are they the same type, just different-aligned? Do they perhaps counter each other? Or are they compatible?

Specifically, can I get Inner Beauty / Righteous Aura for +4 Sacred to CHA and Devil's Ego for +4 Profane to CHA or a Lilitu's Gift for +2 Profane to CHA? I'm thinking yes, but it seems odd.

[Arcane-surge]

A58: They're different kinds of bonuses, so they stack. It does seem a little strange, but there's nothing that says otherwise, and it does sort of play into the idea of walking the line between good and evil.

[LunaticsLament]

Q59: I just noticed the Wild Talent feat in LoM that gives you two psy power points and gain access to psionic feats but do not gain the ability to manifest just because of the feat.  I am not entirely familiar with psionics, but what are some of the uses this could be put to on an arcane character if one is not worrying about being feat starved.  I am particularly playing an SCM and was thinking it might open something interesting.

[snakeman830]

Q59: I just noticed the Wild Talent feat in LoM that gives you two psy power points and gain access to psionic feats but do not gain the ability to manifest just because of the feat.  I am not entirely familiar with psionics, but what are some of the uses this could be put to on an arcane character if one is not worrying about being feat starved.  I am particularly playing an SCM and was thinking it might open something interesting.

For an arcane caster, the only things it really opens up that are interesting are a couple of feats (Speed of Thought, for example) and the ability to take 15 on a Concentration check by expending your focus.

[LunaticsLament]

Q59: I just noticed the Wild Talent feat in LoM that gives you two psy power points and gain access to psionic feats but do not gain the ability to manifest just because of the feat.  I am not entirely familiar with psionics, but what are some of the uses this could be put to on an arcane character if one is not worrying about being feat starved.  I am particularly playing an SCM and was thinking it might open something interesting.

For an arcane caster, the only things it really opens up that are interesting are a couple of feats (Speed of Thought, for example) and the ability to take 15 on a Concentration check by expending your focus.

The taking 15 sounds good.  Am I right in assuming that expending your focus is the use of one of your daily power points?

[Agita]

Q59: I just noticed the Wild Talent feat in LoM that gives you two psy power points and gain access to psionic feats but do not gain the ability to manifest just because of the feat.  I am not entirely familiar with psionics, but what are some of the uses this could be put to on an arcane character if one is not worrying about being feat starved.  I am particularly playing an SCM and was thinking it might open something interesting.

For an arcane caster, the only things it really opens up that are interesting are a couple of feats (Speed of Thought, for example) and the ability to take 15 on a Concentration check by expending your focus.

The taking 15 sounds good.  Am I right in assuming that expending your focus is the use of one of your daily power points?

No. Assuming or expending psionic focus doesn't cost anything but actions. However, you can only assume psionic focus if you have power points left (which you will always have if you don't have a way of expending them). You can read up on it here.

[snakeman830]

Q60: Am I the only one that thinks the Well of Many Worlds should be a minor artifact instead of a wonderous item?  I see too much game destruction potential with that item.

[dark_samuari]

Question 61

In relation to the Warlock and being able to cast in light armor, if I make a suit of medium or heavy armor be considered light (through the half-weight enchantment) will that carry over to letting the warlock still use his invocations?

[The_Mad_Linguist]

Question 61

In relation to the Warlock and being able to cast in light armor, if I make a suit of medium or heavy armor be considered light (through the half-weight enchantment) will that carry over to letting the warlock still use his invocations?

If it says it's considered light armor it's considered light armor for all purposes.

[gemsna]

Question 62
 Prolly has been asked/debated somewhere in the past but anyway.

 Can I as King of smack wannabe pick Improved Natural Attack, Rapidstrike, Improved Rapidstrike or will I receive banhammer from the DM?
 Yes Elan. Yes I refer to claws of the beast not my "real" claws due to ...whatever reason I might have claws.
 Do they fill the requirements for these 3 feats?

[snakeman830]

Question 61
 Prolly has been asked/debated somewhere in the past but anyway.

 Can I as King of smack wannabe pick Improved Natural Attack, Rapidstrike, Improved Rapidstrike or will I receive banhammer from the DM?
 Yes Elan. Yes I refer to claws of the beast not my "real" claws due to ...whatever reason I might have claws.
 Do they fill the requirements for these 3 feats?

Yes, yes, and yes, but they gain no benefit unless the claws are manifested.  If you want to get around this annoyance, I'm pretty sure there are feats or items (including at least one graft) that give claw attacks if your DM says no.

[dark_samuari]

Question 63

I'm a little confused on how Ur-Priest caster level interacts with other prestige classes that progress spellcasting. If the Ur-Priest spellcasting is progressed is the caster level as well or does it switch back to half of every class that isn't Ur-Priest levels? This is relation build comprised of Warlock 4/Binder 1/Ur-Priest 2/Eldritch Disciple 10/Hellfire Warlock 3.

[McPoyo]

Question 63

I'm a little confused on how Ur-Priest caster level interacts with other prestige classes that progress spellcasting. If the Ur-Priest spellcasting is progressed is the caster level as well or does it switch back to half of every class that isn't Ur-Priest levels? This is relation build comprised of Warlock 4/Binder 1/Ur-Priest 2/Eldritch Disciple 10/Hellfire Warlock 3.

if it is progressing urpriest, it progresses ur priest caster levels like any normal level taken in ur priest.

[dark_samuari]

Question 63

I'm a little confused on how Ur-Priest caster level interacts with other prestige classes that progress spellcasting. If the Ur-Priest spellcasting is progressed is the caster level as well or does it switch back to half of every class that isn't Ur-Priest levels? This is relation build comprised of Warlock 4/Binder 1/Ur-Priest 2/Eldritch Disciple 10/Hellfire Warlock 3.

if it is progressing urpriest, it progresses ur priest caster levels like any normal level taken in ur priest.

So calculating it out it looks like the caster level will be 15, but do I add the advancement of warlock casting from Eldritch Disciple on top of that as well?

[behaigo]

Question 64:

Is there any way (pre-epic) to use your wisdom modifier in place of your dexterity modifier for the purpose of reflex saves?

Edit: Preferably not a class ability, unless that class provides spellcasting progression.