All of that said, I do still like most of the writing in Durlag's Tower. The parallels between Durlag having to slay monsters bearing the faces of his loved ones, and you having to do the same under … (View Post)

I think the issue is that he's immune to missile damage, the damage type used by thief traps. That's not unique, however. Actually, off the top of my head, that also applies to Battle Horrors, Clay G… (View Post)

Well, not for roleplay reasons, but because they gave so little challenge, loot or xp, I'd usually do things like sneak up to the first guard that challenges you and backstab him. Killing him before … (View Post)

Perhaps it might be easier still to use Strength? That bypasses MR, saving throws, and immunity to enchantment, all likely assets for any enemy that's so formidable that you'd want to use STR drain t… (View Post)

Speaking of the French meddling with the word "omnibus," in the 1820's, the first "bus service" (actually just a carriage company) was established in Nantes, and the vehicles got … (View Post)