This has been my experience as well, and I don't usually run SCS or anything similar. Which is one reason why beholders are my most hated enemy in the entire series. They're not fun, or interesting. … (View Post)

I strongly disagree. Are blades good at physical combat? At low-mid levels, offensive spin puts their damage output at fighter-like levels, and defensive spin is powerful for most of the saga, allowi… (View Post)

Potions of Perception, actually. Master Thievery only increases Open Lock and Pick Pocket. A couple of wands of fire would probably help too. If you've got that, you should be able to do it, although… (View Post)

Now hold up a minute. Costs are determined by supply and demand, not by arbitrary judgments of worth. I mean, my water bill is less than my car insurance payments, but that doesn't mean water is less… (View Post)

I've been playing PnP since... 1996, I think. Not as long as some folks out there, but bear in mind, that's almost 80% of my life. I'm currently DMing two active campaigns, and am desperately hoping … (View Post)