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But still, it would be a lot easier to read and notice if every D&D-related query has its own thread.

Maybe Xtian could make a DnD Rules Q&A sub-forum? Or it could be under teh RPGs section, if ever (w/ the forum title "D&D Rules Q&A", or if you want to be more general, "RPG Rules Q&A"). That works too.

Anyway, I have a very noobish question, since I've never gone epic before. Am I right in assuming that you never go above (spellcaster class) 20 in terms of spells/day once you hit epic, and that epic PrCs that advance spellcasting only advance spells known if you are already at SKL 20 for your spellcasting class (assuming you only have one)?

And on the assumption that this is correct, how does this interact with standard PrCs taken at epic? For example, if an arcane caster with wizard SKL 19 takes a level of archmage at level 21, does he gain new spell slots/day or is this trumped by the fact that archmage is not an epic PrC (as opposed to, say, Cosmic Descryer or Agent Retriever)?

Posting it in Dungeons and Dragons forum is fine. ^__^

For purposes of persistent spell, what does the phrase "fixed range" mean? Does this include 1 creature (touch) spells like Bull's Strength, etc?

Found this. Very Happy

regarding Persistent Spell, how does it not affect Time Stop? its range is personal, and its duration is longer than instantaneous.

I agree with Pitz here. Apparent time is not a real time thus you can't persist it. It an instantaneous spell for the purpose of persisting it. And even if you managed to pull this off, you can't rest and reprapare your spells. Why? Because you're in an apparent time. You're just moving fast. Not in actual game time as Pitz said.

And, again, if you managed to pull this off to a clueless dm, get ready to get your butt whipped like hell while screaming "BAD Cheeetaaah! BAD Cheeetah!!!"

okay, point taken. it's pretty close to what i was thinking, in that 24 hours of apparent time would totally screw up one's system... @_@

I have another question. What are some examples of things that one could do with a Miracle spell? I've never tried it before, and the text is kind of vague to me. Would it be within its bounds to, say, wish for great wisdom so as to better perform one's duty (which is, OoC, requesting for something like a +5 inherent bonus to wisdom)?

It's not really a rules clarification I suppose, more of a "what exactly can I do with this spell" sort of thing.

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wait... Tomes? So I could, like, ask for Tome +5 stuff and there you go, miracle granted? o.O

EDIT: Even if I don't have the required item creation feat?

EDIT 2: Oh wait nvm, I think I do need the feat >_<

Where is it written that you can't use social skills check like diplomacy or bluff (not in combat bluff) against other PCs?

I don't think it's written per se. But it'd be pretty absurd if you could use social skills on another PC.

Can you use extend spell to increase time stop's duration?

*Casts Raise Thread*
Check out this discussion from DF:

As RAW? Reflex. DnD rules have no electricity-water interaction rules (A lightning bolt cast underwater will not turn into a spread, will stay as a line), so you won't take damage unless you are hit by the power line itself. Bludgeoning damage plus electricity damage, reflex save to avoid the powerline, penalty on the save if you do not have a swim speed.

As simulationist DM? I'll ad hoc none. Electricity disperses on the water, everybody within the pool takes damage, much reduced from base damage because it's no longer concentrated. Next round you'll be given ayour chance to escape the pool, if you're still conscious.

As evil DM? You all take damage, no save, no reduction. Damage persists every round, Ref save at the start of turn to avoid being entangled (because I somehow remember the same ability from Orb of Electricity).

It all depends on the approach, really. Wink

1st one is the one that sticks to the rulebook most. 2nd one makes it believable (believable not equals realistic). 3rd one means I just want to take every opportunity to deal damage to my players.

LOL nice answers, really informative Very Happy

Trivia:

But then again, that 8d6 damage doesn't count being in a pool when the live power line actually shocked you. The pool could maybe double that damage. And for this specific scenario, since the character is *obviously* not insulated, s/he gets half damage for a successful save.

Some people do survive a lightning strike. For me, fort negates. In the scenario of continous electricity on pool, fortitude save every round until they get out of the pool.

This of course, assumes that the water in question can conduct electricity. If i'm not mistaken pure water is a very poor conductor.

Good points Revan.

Maybe a fortitude save penalty? More if the affected creature is carying lots of metals?

How big is the pool anyway? Olympic size or kiddie size? I would decrease/increase the dc based on pool size.

Pool size shouldn't affect the Fort save. The Ref save, on the other hand, should be affected by the *proximity* to the pool's edge, so pool size is not a direct factor.

Of course, you might be meaning the depth of the pool. If that's the case, then it's sure to entail a lower Ref DC if the pool is shallow. I can't be sure how depth affects the Fort DC, though - I'd say you'll have the same likelihood of receiving the same amount of damage with your feet submerged as when you're neck-deep in it.

What if you're submerged/underwater, would it matter?

I think pool size, if the size is significant enough, may be a factor. Craetures near at the source of electricity may be damaged more than the creatures 50m away because of resistance. I was wrong though, it should not be a reduction of fort dc but reduction of damage instead.