As an aside, I bought the CD years ago. Still play it in my car occasionally while thinking of saving kingdoms and defeating demons as I drop off the kids at swim practice. (View Post)

I have always liked Protection from Evil 10'. I even use it at work. (View Post)

I grew up on 1ed AD&D and I guess for only this reason the restrictions make sense to me (or I am just used to them!). The racial class/level restrictions are explained in the PHB way back when a… (View Post)

On weaponry, I prefer short sword/SWS, darts and short bows as also mentioned above. For power backstabs, quarterstaffs are also very good, especially with two-handed style. Many people reject staffs… (View Post)

On the race of your assassin, Elf is probably the best race for the starting 19 dexterity, 18 strength (later to 19 after the tome) and +1 THACO for long/short swords and bows. They also receive some… (View Post)