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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #580 on: July 21, 2010, 02:30:44 PM »
Q171: Is there any way for a Duskblade to use his Arcane Channeling ability on ranged attacks? Feats, ACFs, Class Variants etc.?

Q172: What ways are there to channel a (damaging) spell through a ranged attack that are available at lower levels? (the lower, the better, obviously)


And thanks again :)
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There is that prestige class in Tome of Battle that allows you to treat ranged attacks as melee attacks.
Actually, it's make melee attacks into ranged attacks that still count as melee attacks.
Ok... thanks for the greater level of detail but ultimately it still works the same way :P
Not with a ranged weapon, unfortunately.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #581 on: July 21, 2010, 02:32:04 PM »
Q160  Is there a compiled list of ways for a melee character to gain miss chance, preferably through gear?  The only thing I could find is How to shove it to beatsticks but that focuses on spellcasting fairly exculsively.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #582 on: July 21, 2010, 02:33:00 PM »
Q 173: Are there more classes that give a template at the end of a prc other than the ones I'm listing below? (Note: Haven't checked Eberron yet)

Here's a list of what I know so far:
Dragon Disciple -SRD- Become a Half-Dragon
Walker in the Waste -Sandstorm- Become a Dry Lich
Shadow Sun Ninja -Tome of Battle- Gain Vampire Template that doesn't have the vulnerability to Sunlight! You become a NPC but many DM's will overlook that.
The Disciple of Ashardolon -Draconomicon- Gain Half-Fiend Template, must be a dragon first
Dragon Devotee -Races of the Dragon- Gain Draconic Template, can't have dragon template beforehand

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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #583 on: July 21, 2010, 02:40:59 PM »
Q 173: Are there more classes that give a template at the end of a prc other than the ones I'm listing below? (Note: Haven't checked Eberron yet)

Here's a list of what I know so far:
Dragon Disciple -SRD- Become a Half-Dragon
Walker in the Waste -Sandstorm- Become a Dry Lich
Shadow Sun Ninja -Tome of Battle- Gain Vampire Template that doesn't have the vulnerability to Sunlight! You become a NPC but many DM's will overlook that.
The Disciple of Ashardolon -Draconomicon- Gain Half-Fiend Template, must be a dragon first
Dragon Devotee -Races of the Dragon- Gain Draconic Template, can't have dragon template beforehand

Well, there's the template classes on the WotC website.
Other than that I got nothing, sorry.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #584 on: July 21, 2010, 02:42:13 PM »
Q171: Is there any way for a Duskblade to use his Arcane Channeling ability on ranged attacks? Feats, ACFs, Class Variants etc.?

Q172: What ways are there to channel a (damaging) spell through a ranged attack that are available at lower levels? (the lower, the better, obviously)


And thanks again :)
~Bowen

There is that prestige class in Tome of Battle that allows you to treat ranged attacks as melee attacks.
Actually, it's make melee attacks into ranged attacks that still count as melee attacks.
Ok... thanks for the greater level of detail but ultimately it still works the same way :P
Not with a ranged weapon, unfortunately.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #585 on: July 21, 2010, 02:42:43 PM »
Q171: Is there any way for a Duskblade to use his Arcane Channeling ability on ranged attacks? Feats, ACFs, Class Variants etc.?

Q172: What ways are there to channel a (damaging) spell through a ranged attack that are available at lower levels? (the lower, the better, obviously)


And thanks again :)
~Bowen

There is that prestige class in Tome of Battle that allows you to treat ranged attacks as melee attacks.
Actually, it's make melee attacks into ranged attacks that still count as melee attacks.
Ok... thanks for the greater level of detail but ultimately it still works the same way :P
Not with a ranged weapon, unfortunately.

*throws a crossbow at BowenSilverclaw*
Proper use of the class :)
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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...
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #586 on: July 21, 2010, 02:43:33 PM »
Q 173: Are there more classes that give a template at the end of a prc other than the ones I'm listing below? (Note: Haven't checked Eberron yet)

Here's a list of what I know so far:
Dragon Disciple -SRD- Become a Half-Dragon
Walker in the Waste -Sandstorm- Become a Dry Lich
Shadow Sun Ninja -Tome of Battle- Gain Vampire Template that doesn't have the vulnerability to Sunlight! You become a NPC but many DM's will overlook that.
The Disciple of Ashardolon -Draconomicon- Gain Half-Fiend Template, must be a dragon first
Dragon Devotee -Races of the Dragon- Gain Draconic Template, can't have dragon template beforehand

Well, there's the template classes on the WotC website.
Other than that I got nothing, sorry.
Link to those template classes?

I only know the base class dread necromancer which turns you into a lich.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #587 on: July 21, 2010, 02:47:29 PM »
Q 173: Are there more classes that give a template at the end of a prc other than the ones I'm listing below? (Note: Haven't checked Eberron yet)

Here's a list of what I know so far:
Dragon Disciple -SRD- Become a Half-Dragon
Walker in the Waste -Sandstorm- Become a Dry Lich
Shadow Sun Ninja -Tome of Battle- Gain Vampire Template that doesn't have the vulnerability to Sunlight! You become a NPC but many DM's will overlook that.
The Disciple of Ashardolon -Draconomicon- Gain Half-Fiend Template, must be a dragon first
Dragon Devotee -Races of the Dragon- Gain Draconic Template, can't have dragon template beforehand

Well, there's the template classes on the WotC website.
Other than that I got nothing, sorry.
Link to those template classes?

I only know the base class dread necromancer which turns you into a lich.
Not according to CustServ *eyeroll*
[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.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #588 on: July 21, 2010, 02:52:57 PM »
Q 173: Are there more classes that give a template at the end of a prc other than the ones I'm listing below? (Note: Haven't checked Eberron yet)

Here's a list of what I know so far:
Dragon Disciple -SRD- Become a Half-Dragon
Walker in the Waste -Sandstorm- Become a Dry Lich
Shadow Sun Ninja -Tome of Battle- Gain Vampire Template that doesn't have the vulnerability to Sunlight! You become a NPC but many DM's will overlook that.
The Disciple of Ashardolon -Draconomicon- Gain Half-Fiend Template, must be a dragon first
Dragon Devotee -Races of the Dragon- Gain Draconic Template, can't have dragon template beforehand

Well, there's the template classes on the WotC website.
Other than that I got nothing, sorry.
Link to those template classes?

I only know the base class dread necromancer which turns you into a lich.
Not according to CustServ *eyeroll*
So it really doesn't turn you into one?

Q 174 This was asked by someone else, but I didn't see an answer, and I'm curious about if it's true or not. Does Mage Slayer and Practiced Spellcaster cancel each other out with regards to the -4 penalty/+4 modifier?
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #589 on: July 21, 2010, 02:54:54 PM »
A174 sure, why wouldn't they?
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #590 on: July 21, 2010, 02:59:49 PM »
Q 173: Are there more classes that give a template at the end of a prc other than the ones I'm listing below? (Note: Haven't checked Eberron yet)

Here's a list of what I know so far:
Dragon Disciple -SRD- Become a Half-Dragon
Walker in the Waste -Sandstorm- Become a Dry Lich
Shadow Sun Ninja -Tome of Battle- Gain Vampire Template that doesn't have the vulnerability to Sunlight! You become a NPC but many DM's will overlook that.
The Disciple of Ashardolon -Draconomicon- Gain Half-Fiend Template, must be a dragon first
Dragon Devotee -Races of the Dragon- Gain Draconic Template, can't have dragon template beforehand

Well, there's the template classes on the WotC website.
Other than that I got nothing, sorry.
Link to those template classes?

I only know the base class dread necromancer which turns you into a lich.
Not according to CustServ *eyeroll*
So it really doesn't turn you into one?

Q 174 This was asked by someone else, but I didn't see an answer, and I'm curious about if it's true or not. Does Mage Slayer and Practiced Spellcaster cancel each other out with regards to the -4 penalty/+4 modifier?

I think the FAQ provides an example related to Wild Mage, and then goes on to state that Practiced always adds the +4 modifier in the most beneficial way to the PC. Thus, if your DM buys into FAQ answers, then yes.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #591 on: July 21, 2010, 03:10:43 PM »
A174 sure, why wouldn't they?
Never know. Could be a taboo thing or something like that.

Q 175 What PrCs are there that increase both arcane spellcasting and sneak attack, other than Arcane Trickster? The "trickster" variant of the Spellthief, which gives you spells as a bard, removes your trapfinding, sneak attack damage, 2 skill points, and a lot of skills. Wanting to put that back up to a decent number.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #592 on: July 21, 2010, 03:14:41 PM »
A174 sure, why wouldn't they?
Never know. Could be a taboo thing or something like that.

Q 175 What PrCs are there that increase both arcane spellcasting and sneak attack, other than Arcane Trickster? The "trickster" variant of the Spellthief, which gives you spells as a bard, removes your trapfinding, sneak attack damage, 2 skill points, and a lot of skills. Wanting to put that back up to a decent number.
Unseen Seer (Complete Mage IIRC), great way to add Hunter's Eye to your list as well (PHB2, Ranger lvl. 2 spell, grants 1d6 SA/3 caster levels) :)
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #593 on: July 21, 2010, 03:16:51 PM »
A174 sure, why wouldn't they?
Never know. Could be a taboo thing or something like that.

Q 175 What PrCs are there that increase both arcane spellcasting and sneak attack, other than Arcane Trickster? The "trickster" variant of the Spellthief, which gives you spells as a bard, removes your trapfinding, sneak attack damage, 2 skill points, and a lot of skills. Wanting to put that back up to a decent number.
Unseen Seer (Complete Mage IIRC), great way to add Hunter's Eye to your list as well (PHB2, Ranger lvl. 2 spell, grants 1d6 SA/3 caster levels) :)
Sadly it's only 1 round though. I guess that'd be all you need though.
And yes, it's in Comp Mage. :)
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #594 on: July 21, 2010, 03:17:33 PM »
A174 sure, why wouldn't they?
Never know. Could be a taboo thing or something like that.

Q 175 What PrCs are there that increase both arcane spellcasting and sneak attack, other than Arcane Trickster? The "trickster" variant of the Spellthief, which gives you spells as a bard, removes your trapfinding, sneak attack damage, 2 skill points, and a lot of skills. Wanting to put that back up to a decent number.
Unseen Seer (Complete Mage IIRC), great way to add Hunter's Eye to your list as well (PHB2, Ranger lvl. 2 spell, grants 1d6 SA/3 caster levels) :)
Sadly it's only 1 round though. I guess that'd be all you need though.
And yes, it's in Comp Mage. :)
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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]

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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #595 on: July 21, 2010, 03:38:16 PM »
A174 sure, why wouldn't they?
Never know. Could be a taboo thing or something like that.

Q 175 What PrCs are there that increase both arcane spellcasting and sneak attack, other than Arcane Trickster? The "trickster" variant of the Spellthief, which gives you spells as a bard, removes your trapfinding, sneak attack damage, 2 skill points, and a lot of skills. Wanting to put that back up to a decent number.
Unseen Seer (Complete Mage IIRC), great way to add Hunter's Eye to your list as well (PHB2, Ranger lvl. 2 spell, grants 1d6 SA/3 caster levels) :)
Sadly it's only 1 round though. I guess that'd be all you need though.
And yes, it's in Comp Mage. :)
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Beat me to it :)
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #596 on: July 21, 2010, 03:40:53 PM »
Q168: Is there a way to Hide after shooting someone ('sniping') as a Swift action?
Or Hiding as a Swift action at all, for that matter?

There is the sniping section on the SRD, which seems to require no action at all... does limit you to one shot a round though.
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There was a feat that either negated that penalty or reduced it considerably. I can only find Able Sniper at the moment which just decreases it to -16.
I seem to remember one that grants -10...

Q169: Aside from Hustle and Lesser Celerity, are there any other low level (say, around level 4-5) ways to get an extra move action.
Note: Move action, not movement, so Travel Devotion isn't an option.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #597 on: July 21, 2010, 03:41:31 PM »
A174 sure, why wouldn't they?
Never know. Could be a taboo thing or something like that.

Q 175 What PrCs are there that increase both arcane spellcasting and sneak attack, other than Arcane Trickster? The "trickster" variant of the Spellthief, which gives you spells as a bard, removes your trapfinding, sneak attack damage, 2 skill points, and a lot of skills. Wanting to put that back up to a decent number.
Unseen Seer (Complete Mage IIRC), great way to add Hunter's Eye to your list as well (PHB2, Ranger lvl. 2 spell, grants 1d6 SA/3 caster levels) :)
Sadly it's only 1 round though. I guess that'd be all you need though.
And yes, it's in Comp Mage. :)
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Beat me to it :)
Um, that's a +6 adjustment. Maybe if you're epic level and can get those higher spell slots with feats, or have that kind of space with a full caster, but that doesn't really work for casters that only have 4th level slots.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #598 on: July 21, 2010, 03:52:46 PM »
Unseen Seer (Complete Mage IIRC), great way to add Hunter's Eye to your list as well (PHB2, Ranger lvl. 2 spell, grants 1d6 SA/3 caster levels) :)
Sadly it's only 1 round though. I guess that'd be all you need though.
And yes, it's in Comp Mage. :)
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Um, that's a +6 adjustment. Maybe if you're epic level and can get those higher spell slots with feats, or have that kind of space with a full caster, but that doesn't really work for casters that only have 4th level slots.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition
« Reply #599 on: July 21, 2010, 03:53:14 PM »
A174 sure, why wouldn't they?
Never know. Could be a taboo thing or something like that.

Q 175 What PrCs are there that increase both arcane spellcasting and sneak attack, other than Arcane Trickster? The "trickster" variant of the Spellthief, which gives you spells as a bard, removes your trapfinding, sneak attack damage, 2 skill points, and a lot of skills. Wanting to put that back up to a decent number.
Unseen Seer (Complete Mage IIRC), great way to add Hunter's Eye to your list as well (PHB2, Ranger lvl. 2 spell, grants 1d6 SA/3 caster levels) :)
Sadly it's only 1 round though. I guess that'd be all you need though.
And yes, it's in Comp Mage. :)
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Beat me to it :)
Um, that's a +6 adjustment. Maybe if you're epic level and can get those higher spell slots with feats, or have that kind of space with a full caster, but that doesn't really work for casters that only have 4th level slots.
Incantatrix 3 or Spelldancer 1, paired with Item Familiar (Incantatrix) should be easy enough to fit in. Especially if you consider the huge benefit.
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