I like Cloudkill, but I don't see it as game-changing. Like all spells, it is situation-specific, with the biggest drawback being that so many monsters are immune to its poison damage (or should be, … (View Post)

If that party's berserker or one of the DDs was replaced with a vanilla bard, I'd be willing to include it in my definition of powergaming. Stacking damage resistance and (minor) regeneration onto mo… (View Post)

It depends how you want to play the character. Within the party you posted above, I'd be inclined, weapons-wise when not casting/shapeshifted, to play it as a ranged and 3rd in melee type. Sling spec… (View Post)

There are a number of decent spells at every level, and some that are strong enough to be a no-brainer choice (e.g. Web). Try to pick what fits your play style and your party. For example, Emotion:Ho… (View Post)

To a very large degree, it doesn't matter whether one picks a sorceror or a dragon disciple. The strengths of the class - flexibility to learn any spell at level up, flexibility to cast any spell kno… (View Post)