Full armor was worn up until the early 1500's. At that point footmen started wearing 3/4 and 1/2 plate so they could move faster. Increased mobility was ...
my vote is psion. those that have seen my alhoon psion(shaper) will understand why. manifestations require NO verbal, somantic, materials, or focuses unlike ...
I think you've taken too narrow a focus in replying to my last post, or you didn't bother reading my last post in the "Armor Rules" thread.<br><br>I DO ...
You're absolutely right . . . and you're proving my point.<br><br>Effective firearms were introduced onto European battlefields in the late 1300's-early ...
Hmmmm . . .<br><br>Remember, Corinthi, that you've got to get CLOSE enough, with Harm, to actually TOUCH your opponent. How many opponents, in a campaign of...
Hi! I am new to D&D, and am interested in playing an adventure online. Are there any DMs here willing to incorporate a level 1 character who's player asks alot...
Yes you may be correct in a theory of a stronger person being able to handle the armor better but this is handled with your weight allowances and speed. You...
Heavy armor is also inflexible and restrictive. You could have the strength of Thor, but you still aint doin backflips in full plate. Also keep in mind that...
1) Harm has NO save<br><br>2) You have to get as CLOSE as you would to attack with most weapons. A fighter type will generally have good armor, and a average...
>>However, shouldn't a STRENGTH 18, DEX 18 character in heavy armor have SOME advantage against a STR 10, DEX 18 character in lighter armor? Shouldn't...
Alright, I'll take this point by point.<br><br>>>Remember, Corinthi, that you've got to get CLOSE enough, with Harm, to actually TOUCH your opponent. How...
I have question regarding Zakharan arcane magic (from Al-Qadim setting). <br> Does this Zakharan magic tie into The Weave and Mystra? <br> From my readings of...
This is actually up to the DM for 3 reasons.<br><br>1) The ZAKAHRANS believ that thier magic is from the elemental planes and Genies -but that doesn't mean...
\<<< Remember, Corinthi, that you've got to get CLOSE enough, with Harm, to actually TOUCH your opponent. >>>><br><br>Not true -Take the...
Ok, Ok I've heard enough!!! Yes Plate armor is bulky and inflexible. But, the reason it was used for as long as it was is that it worked! I agree that ...
Hi, I'm a bit new to the D & D world, and I am 2nd level ranger, and I want to multiclass to rogue and monk. I am looking for the most beneficial way to do...
<<< It was not so cumbersome that a man couldn't mount a horse. He could and by himself too >>><br><br>Actually in real life full plate, or...
Here is the observation that lead me to bring this up. As I generate characters I look for ways to keep them out of medium and heavy armor, because it is so...
HOLY CR**!!!<br><br>Sorry, got carried away there a bit. I was not aware that Harm had no save. I'm an old 2E veteran, and am still getting used to some of the...
Check the "Weapon Type vs. Armor Modifiers" table (page 121 of the black 2nd Ed. PHB).<br><br>Maybe, with a little work, that could be adapted to the 3rd ...
Actually, 13th and 14th century knights were known to LEAP into their saddles from the ground. The myth about their having to be hoisted into the saddle with...
Leprophet;<br><br>Actually, I thought those 1E tables were GREAT!! Very realistic, and not at all difficult to use as long as the player bothered to copy down...
>>However, you are equally mistaken when talking about "touch AC" for the Harm spell. Neither Harm nor the various "Inflict Wounds" spells are touch ...
Sorry I'm busted :0! Don't be upset at the club I think most of us just didn't take the time to say it was whack or not. Actually, do we take this and do away...
Help us out a little here. What race are you? Why are you wanting rogue skills sets? Do you want more than 2 levels of monk? The short answer to your question...
I for one love to sit and discuss all manner of things. If we were f-t-f for any length of time I probably would talk some of your ears off! Then again I'm ...
Man, calm down a bit will ya? Why does the club have to be disappointing when people are only stating their minds. Lots of people like the way the rules read ...
<<Actually, 13th and 14th century knights were known to LEAP into their saddles from the ground. The myth about their having to be hoisted into the ...