Ask a Simple Question: Ragnarok Edition

[cru]

Q124 Remind me again of the LA +0 Outsiders out there? Is there a list somewhere?

I link to the list of +0 races in my races thread:
http://brilliantgameologists.com/boards/index.php?topic=4886.0

Q 126: Is there anyway to lower a spell's range to touch?

lower? perhaps you are trying to change a spell's range to touch, e.g., make fireball a touch spell so that you can channel it as a duskblade? I recall this is pretty hard. Ocular spell changes a spell into ranged touch, but that does not really help much

Q 132 I just red about Bardic knack and I was wandering could it be allowed (sorry for the spelling. haven't used that word in years) on a cloistered cleric RAW?

RAW, hardly. Bardic knack is an ACF for bards, replacing bardic knowledge. Cloistered clerics are not bards and they don't have a class feature called "bardic knowledge".

Q 129 Is there a list somewhere of what weapon turns into what when using the Size ability? I know it makes it bigger or smaller, but what weapons do they become? Like, a +1 sizing dagger is a longsword? A shortsword? A rapier? A +1 rapier turns into what? A shortsword? I know it doesn't actually change them into different weapons per se, but I'm looking for more of what it counts as for damage, and crit modifier, etc.

Just changes weapon size now, since 3.5 changed the weapon/size equivalence rules (one of the changes I dislike).

DMG, p. 27, Variant: Weapon Equivalencies

[Vinom]

Q 126: Is there anyway to lower a spell's range to touch?

Lower? perhaps you are trying to change a spell's range to touch, e.g., make fireball a touch spell so that you can channel it as a duskblade? I recall this is pretty hard. Ocular spell changes a spell into ranged touch, but that does not really help much.

Indeed changing it to touch, but for Smiting Spell to be able to channel a non-area of effect spell into a crossbow sniper build.

[kevin_video]

Q 129 Is there a list somewhere of what weapon turns into what when using the Size ability? I know it makes it bigger or smaller, but what weapons do they become? Like, a +1 sizing dagger is a longsword? A shortsword? A rapier? A +1 rapier turns into what? A shortsword? I know it doesn't actually change them into different weapons per se, but I'm looking for more of what it counts as for damage, and crit modifier, etc.

DMG, p. 27, Variant: Weapon Equivalencies

Something about that doesn't seem right. I mean "Medium Weapon" short short's "Small weapon" equivalency is a longsword? How? For some reason I'm unable to read that chart properly, I think.

[Maat_Mons]

A126: The only thing I know of is the hold ray ability of the enlightened fist.  That only works with rays, but you can combine it with ocular spell or spellwarp. 

[Vinom]

A126: The only thing I know of is the hold ray ability of the enlightened fist.  That only works with rays, but you can combine it with ocular spell or spellwarp. 

I considered it, but that would require a 7 level comitment to the to the PrC, unless there is a faster way to aquire that PrC.

[The_Mad_Linguist]

Q 129 Is there a list somewhere of what weapon turns into what when using the Size ability? I know it makes it bigger or smaller, but what weapons do they become? Like, a +1 sizing dagger is a longsword? A shortsword? A rapier? A +1 rapier turns into what? A shortsword? I know it doesn't actually change them into different weapons per se, but I'm looking for more of what it counts as for damage, and crit modifier, etc.

DMG, p. 27, Variant: Weapon Equivalencies

Something about that doesn't seem right. I mean "Medium Weapon" short short's "Small weapon" equivalency is a longsword? How? For some reason I'm unable to read that chart properly, I think.

What a halfling considers to be a longsword a human would consider to be a short sword.

[mans0011]

Q133

Under the Spells Heart of Air, Earth, Fire and Water (Complete Mage, starting pg 106), they refer to Light Fortification if you have 2 or more of these spells active.

What is light fortification and where do I find it...?

[CantripN]

Q133

Under the Spells Heart of Air, Earth, Fire and Water (Complete Mage, starting pg 106), they refer to Light Fortification if you have 2 or more of these spells active.

What is light fortification and where do I find it...?

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/magicItems/magicArmor.htm#fortification

[mans0011]

Q133

Under the Spells Heart of Air, Earth, Fire and Water (Complete Mage, starting pg 106), they refer to Light Fortification if you have 2 or more of these spells active.

What is light fortification and where do I find it...?

http://www.d20srd.org/srd/magicItems/magicArmor.htm#fortification

Much <3, Trip

[PlzBreakMyCampaign]

ug I totally asked the wrong question last time (and even had the previous answer in front of me...  )

Q134: What's the best way to deliver sneak attack from very far range? Spells are allowed.

[CantripN]

ug I totally asked the wrong question last time (and even had the previous answer in front of me...  )

Q134: What's the best way to deliver sneak attack from very far range? Spells are allowed.

The spell mentioned above works, but a method I like more is using some method of Divination to remotely view the target, such as Chain of Eyes and striking from afar.

[kevin_video]

Q 135 By RAW, are you automatically given the "improved" versions of Uncanny Dodge and Evasion if you take two classes with those abilities, or are you stuck with the lesser one unless it specifically states that you are allowed to upgrade to the next one? Or do you have to house rule it/have a very lenient DM to get it?

[Bauglir]

Q 135 By RAW, are you automatically given the "improved" versions of Uncanny Dodge and Evasion if you take two classes with those abilities, or are you stuck with the lesser one unless it specifically states that you are allowed to upgrade to the next one? Or do you have to house rule it/have a very lenient DM to get it?

A135
RAW, you're stuck with it, I believe. Evasion doesn't ever actually do that, though, IIRC. I could be wrong.

[kevin_video]

A135
RAW, you're stuck with it, I believe. Evasion doesn't ever actually do that, though, IIRC. I could be wrong.

So the Improved Evasion remains something that only a rogue can get through means of their secrets. And you're stuck with Uncanny Dodge unless it specifies "If a character already has uncanny dodge from a second class, the character automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead."

EDIT: I see that the Shadow Dancer gets it at 10th level.

Q 136 What happens after you've already gotten Improved Uncanny Dodge, and another class gives you Uncanny and Improved Canny Dodge? Like Rogue 7/Shadow Dancer 5.

[Freshums]

A135
RAW, you're stuck with it, I believe. Evasion doesn't ever actually do that, though, IIRC. I could be wrong.

So the Improved Evasion remains something that only a rogue can get through means of their secrets. And you're stuck with Uncanny Dodge unless it specifies "If a character already has uncanny dodge from a second class, the character automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead."

EDIT: I see that the Shadow Dancer gets it at 10th level.

Q 136 What happens after you've already gotten Improved Uncanny Dodge, and another class gives you Uncanny and Improved Canny Dodge? Like Rogue 7/Shadow Dancer 5.

Pray that you remembered to take an ACF in its place.

[kevin_video]

Pray that you remembered to take an ACF in its place.

Hmm. I like that idea.

[wotmaniac]

A135
RAW, you're stuck with it, I believe. Evasion doesn't ever actually do that, though, IIRC. I could be wrong.

So the Improved Evasion remains something that only a rogue can get through means of their secrets. And you're stuck with Uncanny Dodge unless it specifies "If a character already has uncanny dodge from a second class, the character automatically gains improved uncanny dodge instead."

EDIT: I see that the Shadow Dancer gets it at 10th level.

Q 136 What happens after you've already gotten Improved Uncanny Dodge, and another class gives you Uncanny and Improved Canny Dodge? Like Rogue 7/Shadow Dancer 5.

Pray that you remembered to take an ACF in its place.

it just means that levels in that class stack for determining what level the rogue needs to be in order to SA you.

btw -- there is one exception to evasions from different classes not stacking -- master thrower (explicitly states it does improve ; but like I said, this is the exception).

[kevin_video]

it just means that levels in that class stack for determining what level the rogue needs to be in order to SA you.

btw -- there is one exception to evasions from different classes not stacking -- master thrower (explicitly states it does improve ; but like I said, this is the exception).

Yeah, but if the levels already stack due to it having uncanny dodge and improved uncanny dodge, gaining it a third or fourth time doesn't seem like it'd be worth it for the sake of level stacking.

Figured there'd be an exception somewhere. And of course it has to be that one. However, if you had a lenient enough DM (I know I've done it before when I was still really green as a DM and used a system that allowed that anyways), it doesn't matter.

Q 137 Where can I find an extensive worthwhile list of ACF for Evasion and Uncanny Dodge/Improved Uncanny Dodge? I guess I should add in better because the Wizard's forum isn't exactly helping too much after I Googled the solution. Even just suggestions on that would be welcome.

[Surreal]

A 136: Uncanny Dodge almost always stacks, but you have to check the specific wording each time you see it. On the opposite end, Evasion almost never stacks unless explicitly mentioned. I think there's even a rare occasion where you can pick up improved evasion without regular evasion first. Check my lists of stuff.

[Freshums]

it just means that levels in that class stack for determining what level the rogue needs to be in order to SA you.

btw -- there is one exception to evasions from different classes not stacking -- master thrower (explicitly states it does improve ; but like I said, this is the exception).

Yeah, but if the levels already stack due to it having uncanny dodge and improved uncanny dodge, gaining it a third or fourth time doesn't seem like it'd be worth it for the sake of level stacking.

Figured there'd be an exception somewhere. And of course it has to be that one. However, if you had a lenient enough DM (I know I've done it before when I was still really green as a DM and used a system that allowed that anyways), it doesn't matter.

Q 137 Where can I find an extensive worthwhile list of ACF for Evasion and Uncanny Dodge/Improved Uncanny Dodge? I guess I should add in better because the Wizard's forum isn't exactly helping too much after I Googled the solution. Even just suggestions on that would be welcome.

A 137

It'd help if we knew which classes you were getting alternate features for.

http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/19872054/Alternative_Class_Features_III

Spell Reflection (CM, p 35) can be taken by anybody that gets Evasion.
I probably wouldn't recommend it over evasion, but if you've already got it then what's to lose.

Uncanny Bravery (DrM, p 14) Gain immunity to Draconic Presence and resist fear.
Hey! Not immunity, you can still go Craven if you want.