Ask a Simple Question: Singing Tesla Coil Edition

[Nameless Void]

Sure. There is no reason why it shouldn't

[kevin_video]

Q 113 Is there a way to get around the AoO from using a whip?

Q 114 What is the name of the bedroll that helps arcane users get their spells back faster?

[wotmaniac]

Q 113 Is there a way to get around the AoO from using a whip?

the AoO is "just as if you had used a ranged weapon"; depending on how you interpret that, abilities that let you use a ranged weapon without proving may work (I know there's a couple of PrCs that do this; there may be a feat laying around somewhere)

Q 114 What is the name of the bedroll that helps arcane users get their spells back faster?

Heward's Fortifying Bedroll (CM) lets you get a full night's rest in only an hour.
spells cast in the last 8 hours still count against you, though -- which only means that you have to be careful about your timing.

[kevin_video]

Q 113 Is there a way to get around the AoO from using a whip?

the AoO is "just as if you had used a ranged weapon"; depending on how you interpret that, abilities that let you use a ranged weapon without proving may work (I know there's a couple of PrCs that do this; there may be a feat laying around somewhere)

That'd be great if we could find a way to get past that if at all possible.

[wotmaniac]

Q 113 Is there a way to get around the AoO from using a whip?

the AoO is "just as if you had used a ranged weapon"; depending on how you interpret that, abilities that let you use a ranged weapon without proving may work (I know there's a couple of PrCs that do this; there may be a feat laying around somewhere)

That'd be great if we could find a way to get past that if at all possible.

well ....
- the feat "defensive archery" (RotW) gives you a +4 to AC vs AoO
- the EWM ability "close-quarters ranged combat"
- the Master Thrower ability "defensive throw"
- the OotBI ability "close combat shot"
I don't believe that any of those are weapon-specific.
there may be more, but that's all I can find at the moment.

[kevin_video]

Q 113 Is there a way to get around the AoO from using a whip?

the AoO is "just as if you had used a ranged weapon"; depending on how you interpret that, abilities that let you use a ranged weapon without proving may work (I know there's a couple of PrCs that do this; there may be a feat laying around somewhere)

That'd be great if we could find a way to get past that if at all possible.

well ....
- the feat "defensive archery" (RotW) gives you a +4 to AC vs AoO
- the EWM ability "close-quarters ranged combat"
- the Master Thrower ability "defensive throw"
- the OotBI ability "close combat shot"
I don't believe that any of those are weapon-specific.
there may be more, but that's all I can find at the moment.

I find it humourous you could use that with a whip.

[wotmaniac]

Q 113 Is there a way to get around the AoO from using a whip?

the AoO is "just as if you had used a ranged weapon"; depending on how you interpret that, abilities that let you use a ranged weapon without proving may work (I know there's a couple of PrCs that do this; there may be a feat laying around somewhere)

That'd be great if we could find a way to get past that if at all possible.

well ....
- the feat "defensive archery" (RotW) gives you a +4 to AC vs AoO
- the EWM ability "close-quarters ranged combat"
- the Master Thrower ability "defensive throw"
- the OotBI ability "close combat shot"
I don't believe that any of those are weapon-specific.
there may be more, but that's all I can find at the moment.

I find it humourous you could use that with a whip.

yeah, it does seem a little weird; but hey, whip-guy needs all the support he can get.

[kevin_video]

Q 115 Is there a way for a user with natural attacks (polymorphed/wildshaped mage or monk) to use the weapon crystals? Can a monk put an armor or shield crystal in their bracers?

[Vinom]

Q 115 Is there a way for a user with natural attacks (polymorphed/wildshaped mage or monk) to use the weapon crystals? Can a monk put an armor or shield crystal in their bracers?

If you get the amulet of mighty fists and attach it to that.

[kevin_video]

Q 115 Is there a way for a user with natural attacks (polymorphed/wildshaped mage or monk) to use the weapon crystals? Can a monk put an armor or shield crystal in their bracers?

If you get the amulet of mighty fists and attach it to that.

That sounds alright to me.

Q 116 If a creature is immune to magic, are magical weapon properties like Force or Frost, unable to work on it?

[The_Mad_Linguist]

A116: They still work.  If they were in an antimagic field they wouldn't.

[kevin_video]

A116: They still work.  If they were in an antimagic field they wouldn't.

I see. Then the DM made a grave error. We found a demonflesh golem tonight, and he said my force bow was unable to do any damage to it because force is a magical effect.

[Generic_PC]

Immune to magic = Magic spells. Not magic damage, which is what a bow firing force arrows does.

[Littha]

Most "Immune to magic" creatures just have infinite spell resistance, which is not the same thing.

[McPoyo]

Most "Immune to magic" creatures just have infinite spell resistance, which is not the same thing.

infinite spell resistance, except for several specific exceptions called out in the monster entry for golems, is actually the definition of immune to magic. He needs to read the glossary in the monster manual, and themonster's entry as well.

Also, the spell "Arrow Mind" is another way to negate AoOs from ranged weapons, and also threaten around you with that weapon at the same time. I think it may be restricted to bows and crossbows only, though.

[kevin_video]

Most "Immune to magic" creatures just have infinite spell resistance, which is not the same thing.

infinite spell resistance, except for several specific exceptions called out in the monster entry for golems, is actually the definition of immune to magic. He needs to read the glossary in the monster manual, and the monster's entry as well.

Also, the spell "Arrow Mind" is another way to negate AoOs from ranged weapons, and also threaten around you with that weapon at the same time. I think it may be restricted to bows and crossbows only, though.

The monster's entry was in Fiend Folio. It says immune to spells, spell-like abilities, and supernatural attacks (ie breath weapons) with the exception of what's listed underneath, which either slow it, or heal it.

Yeah it is specific to those two weapons. It's a nice swift action spell.

[kevin_video]

Q 117 If the campaign's only going to be about 10 character levels, what's a really fun class to be if you're supposed to be (any) lawful? I'm thinking LN Hexblade.

[Agita]

What sources are allowed? I've always wanted to try a Law Incarnate, personally.
LE Paladin of Tyranny/Hexblade/Blackguard might also be fun.

[kevin_video]

What sources are allowed? I've always wanted to try a Law Incarnate, personally.
LE Paladin of Tyranny/Hexblade/Blackguard might also be fun.

As far as I know all sources. The only restriction is being lawful, which can kind of block out a few classes in and of itself (ie barbarian).

The incarnate doesn't look too bad for saves, but their BAB is a little low.

[Agita]

What sources are allowed? I've always wanted to try a Law Incarnate, personally.
LE Paladin of Tyranny/Hexblade/Blackguard might also be fun.

As far as I know all sources. The only restriction is being lawful, which can kind of block out a few classes in and of itself (ie barbarian).

The incarnate doesn't look too bad for saves, but their BAB is a little low.

Yeah, but Lawful ones can get pretty big attack bonuses through their Incarnum Radiance and Incarnate Avatar. It's best at lower levels, when the difference is +1 to +3 or so and more than made up by your attack bonuses. If you could somehow get yourself some Divine Power...
But then, knowing your DMs that would likely get nerfed into the ground faster than you can say "overpowered".