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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #720 on: January 13, 2011, 05:50:53 AM »
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Is there a way to change a spiked chain's damage type to bludgeoning?

Are you trying to change a pre-existing spiked chain, or do you just want a blunt chain-like weapon?  Savage Species has the Chain Lash, an exotic weapon that is very similar to a spiked chain except the damage is B, the base damage is 1d6, and you can give up the reach to use it as a double weapon.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #721 on: January 13, 2011, 06:31:53 AM »
Q202

Is there a way to change a spiked chain's damage type to bludgeoning?

Are you trying to change a pre-existing spiked chain, or do you just want a blunt chain-like weapon?  Savage Species has the Chain Lash, an exotic weapon that is very similar to a spiked chain except the damage is B, the base damage is 1d6, and you can give up the reach to use it as a double weapon.

Can you ever add the bludgeoning damage-type to a weapon?

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #722 on: January 13, 2011, 07:05:37 AM »
Q 194 I can't seem to find it, but do Bloodlines have a CR increase? Like a major bloodline being +1 CR or something? I see it increases ECL, but that's about it. I'm guessing this is meant more for PCs than NPCs.
Treat it like a class level.  Just about everything does.  Associated = +1, Non-Associated = +1/2.
I can accept that.
According to this handbook it does not raise ECL. The author states that bloodlines work more in the way of the LA buy-off mechanism.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #723 on: January 13, 2011, 07:52:19 AM »
Q202

Is there a way to change a spiked chain's damage type to bludgeoning?

Are you trying to change a pre-existing spiked chain, or do you just want a blunt chain-like weapon?  Savage Species has the Chain Lash, an exotic weapon that is very similar to a spiked chain except the damage is B, the base damage is 1d6, and you can give up the reach to use it as a double weapon.

Can you ever add the bludgeoning damage-type to a weapon?

Not that I'm aware of, though there might be a method I haven't heard of.  But if Sohala doesn't have his heart set on a spiked chain, and just wants a reach weapon which also threatens adjacent, can be used to trip, gives a +2 bonus on disarm attempts, and can be used with Weapon Finesse, in the Bludgeoning flavor of damage, the chain lash fits the bill.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #724 on: January 13, 2011, 08:34:20 AM »
Q202

Is there a way to change a spiked chain's damage type to bludgeoning?

Are you trying to change a pre-existing spiked chain, or do you just want a blunt chain-like weapon?  Savage Species has the Chain Lash, an exotic weapon that is very similar to a spiked chain except the damage is B, the base damage is 1d6, and you can give up the reach to use it as a double weapon.

Can you ever add the bludgeoning damage-type to a weapon?

Not that I'm aware of, though there might be a method I haven't heard of.  But if Sohala doesn't have his heart set on a spiked chain, and just wants a reach weapon which also threatens adjacent, can be used to trip, gives a +2 bonus on disarm attempts, and can be used with Weapon Finesse, in the Bludgeoning flavor of damage, the chain lash fits the bill.

Manriki-gusari from Oriental Adventures. You can also use it as a double weapon if you want to.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #725 on: January 13, 2011, 10:51:40 AM »
Q202

Is there a way to change a spiked chain's damage type to bludgeoning?

Are you trying to change a pre-existing spiked chain, or do you just want a blunt chain-like weapon?  Savage Species has the Chain Lash, an exotic weapon that is very similar to a spiked chain except the damage is B, the base damage is 1d6, and you can give up the reach to use it as a double weapon.

Can you ever add the bludgeoning damage-type to a weapon?

Not that I'm aware of, though there might be a method I haven't heard of.  But if Sohala doesn't have his heart set on a spiked chain, and just wants a reach weapon which also threatens adjacent, can be used to trip, gives a +2 bonus on disarm attempts, and can be used with Weapon Finesse, in the Bludgeoning flavor of damage, the chain lash fits the bill.
There's also a bludgeoning version in the Red Hand of Doom module in theback.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #726 on: January 13, 2011, 01:39:41 PM »
Thanks for the answers, looks like I will have to go with Manriki-gusari.

I was trying to get mighty wallop on a reach+adjacent weapon. Manriki-gusari is 2d6 lower in the end, if spiked chain could be enchanted...but eh, it is still better than spiked chain by itself.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #727 on: January 13, 2011, 02:06:12 PM »
Q 203 If a blade barrier is cast and an Initiate of the Seven Veil is standing in the middle of it with a violet ward up, does the blade barrier get completely destroyed, or just around him?

Q 204 What Dragon Magazine issue has the baby or young tarrasque? It's the one that you can substitute a green dragon for, after you've made a couple of modifications.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #728 on: January 13, 2011, 03:10:43 PM »
Q205:  What are all the penalties and drawbacks for being flat-footed?  Other than losing Dex to AC, not being allowed to make attacks of opportunity, and being vulnerable to sneak attack/sudden strike?

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #729 on: January 13, 2011, 03:14:15 PM »
Q205:  What are all the penalties and drawbacks for being flat-footed?  Other than losing Dex to AC, not being allowed to make attacks of opportunity, and being vulnerable to sneak attack/sudden strike?
Nothing RAW that I'm aware of.
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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #730 on: January 13, 2011, 03:29:18 PM »
Q206: What would be the best weapon for a Martial VoP character to use?
If I am reading the feat correctly it can only be a simple weapon......

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #731 on: January 13, 2011, 03:32:35 PM »
Q206: What would be the best weapon for a Martial VoP character to use?
If I am reading the feat correctly it can only be a simple weapon......

The correct answer is a weapon that kills you so you can roll another character.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #732 on: January 13, 2011, 03:36:31 PM »
Q 203 If a blade barrier is cast and an Initiate of the Seven Veil is standing in the middle of it with a violet ward up, does the blade barrier get completely destroyed, or just around him?
Pretty sure it isn't destroyed at all, since disintegrate doesn't do jack to a blade barrier.  That said, it does still likely block LoE, rendering you immune to it's effects while your veils are up.

Q206: What would be the best weapon for a Martial VoP character to use?
If I am reading the feat correctly it can only be a simple weapon......
Either a sling or a longspear, but see Littha's response.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #733 on: January 13, 2011, 03:42:07 PM »
Q206: What would be the best weapon for a Martial VoP character to use?
If I am reading the feat correctly it can only be a simple weapon......
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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #734 on: January 13, 2011, 03:42:53 PM »
Q206: What would be the best weapon for a Martial VoP character to use?
If I am reading the feat correctly it can only be a simple weapon......

The correct answer is a weapon that kills you so you can roll another character.

Well yes,but this is for an Npc so there goes that.....
If it helps further the Npc in question is Storm Giant......

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #735 on: January 13, 2011, 03:45:21 PM »
Q206: What would be the best weapon for a Martial VoP character to use?
If I am reading the feat correctly it can only be a simple weapon......

The correct answer is a weapon that kills you so you can roll another character.

Well yes,but this is for an Npc so there goes that.....
If it helps further the Npc in question is Storm Giant......

If you are going to take VoP on a melee character be a monk (or a druid  :lol) if you want to do decent damage... as a storm giant you would likley hit quite hard...

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #736 on: January 13, 2011, 03:46:07 PM »
Q206: What would be the best weapon for a Martial VoP character to use?
If I am reading the feat correctly it can only be a simple weapon......

The correct answer is a weapon that kills you so you can roll another character.

Well yes,but this is for an Npc so there goes that.....
If it helps further the Npc in question is Storm Giant......
Make it a totemist.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #737 on: January 13, 2011, 03:46:59 PM »
Q206: What would be the best weapon for a Martial VoP character to use?
If I am reading the feat correctly it can only be a simple weapon......

The correct answer is a weapon that kills you so you can roll another character.

Well yes,but this is for an Npc so there goes that.....
If it helps further the Npc in question is Storm Giant......

If you are going to take VoP on a melee character be a monk (or a druid  :lol) if you want to do decent damage... as a storm giant you would likley hit quite hard...
Monk. No. No monk. NO DISASSEMBLE!

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Unless it's monk + psywar. Or swordsage.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #738 on: January 13, 2011, 03:47:51 PM »
Q206: What would be the best weapon for a Martial VoP character to use?
If I am reading the feat correctly it can only be a simple weapon......

The correct answer is a weapon that kills you so you can roll another character.

Well yes,but this is for an Npc so there goes that.....
If it helps further the Npc in question is Storm Giant......
It doesn't.  Best weapon is still one to kill yourself with.

If you're serious about this, then probably a... crap, you can't use a spiked chain.

Yes, this is just a bad idea all-around.

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Re: Ask a Simple Question 21: Dunkadooballs!
« Reply #739 on: January 13, 2011, 03:50:01 PM »
A gauntlet + spear.

Reach AND adjacent damage.

Too bad glaives aren't simple weapons.
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