In two earlier parts, Menagerie of Mischief covered ammunition and weapons (part 1), plus explosives (part 2)! Last week, Jerry tackled tools of the trade. This week, take a look at gear. Gear What people wear often reflects what dwells in their hearts, even among the piece-mealed underbellies and clandestine oligarchies of the world. These […]
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The design of many D&D Essentials classes attempts to capture some of the rich history of past editions. With its emphasis on schools of magic, the mage makes a great chasis upon which to add transmutation effects. All the spells presented as part of this series are available as options for the mage. You can
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The results are in. The kobolds have spoken. The results we have at the end of this post are not what I expected, but kobolds are sneaky and unpredictable by nature. And the winner is…
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“Congratulations! You slay the dragon.” “Sweet, we loot its lair!” “Unfortunately, you’re nowhere near its lair. Looks like you’ll have to settle for the XP.” “Forget that! Our cleric casts find the path. We will not be denied triple treasure!” “Oh dear…” Player characters can be a greedy bunch. What is a GM to do
Although a clockwork mage or gear priest may elect to devote a career to understanding the intersection of the magical and mechanical, other magic users have far less choice in the matter. For the industry oracle and cyborg sorcerer, machinery and other elements of the modern, urban world are inextricable parts of their being, granting
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In two earlier parts, Menagerie of Mischief covered ammunition and weapons (part 1), plus explosives (part 2)! This week, take a look at some tools and tricks of the trade. Tools and Tricks Where would rogues be without all their tools? Sure lock picks and the occasional crowbar are practically a thief’s best friend, but
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With so many transmutation powers focusing on using a wizard’s transformed anatomy to make melee attacks, defense is a key concern for transmuters. The Staff of Defense class feature is the best place to start and armor proficiency feats help as well. The melee focus of these spells also makes them great options for those
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We all have times when we are knee deep in orcs and the mage sputters. A cleric swings a mean hammer, and the druid can maul somebody when they go fuzzy, but the mage and the sorcerer are often left holding the bag (of holding). But wait a second! You can do some things, you
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“What is a wizard? A wizard is a cold, calculating mind ruled by reason. A wizard possesses untold power.” After his little speech, Thersus proudly looked down on his pupil. “So, Gavin, do you want to be a wizard when you grow up?” The boy looked Thersus up and down and answered, “You’re just a
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Real Steel has been around for over two years and 24 installments. Although I’ve done my best to act on suggestions, I haven’t been able to get to them all. In part, this is because I have received so many suggestions, and also because I have the practical matter of Real Steel projects needing to
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Last week, Menagerie of Mischief got you started with some guidelines and ammunition. This week, take a look at explosives and weapons. Explosives Rust Bomb (E): A shoddy brass or iron shell encases a mechanism that disperses a thick gas able to quickly fill a small room. This gas turns all metallics inside the area
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I don’t always play barbarians, but when I do, I prefer huge, hulking characters with terrifying battle cries and a frenzied look in their eyes. Anyone who has ever sat at a table with a barbarian has likely noticed, though, that they’re sort of a one-trick pony: it’s all about the Rage, capital “R.” And
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According to the rules, polymorph effects don’t stack. Would-be transmuters need to carefully select a diverse array of transmutation powers for those instances when the only remaining foe has already been transformed into some harmless form. Several transmutation spells also create effects or conditions that make their targets more attractive candidates for an ally’s attacks.
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Maybe I shouldn’t continue. The thought surprised Gavin, and he stopped working on one of his more experimental designs. Pacing back and forth, Gavin considered his supplies: a neat row of surgeon’s tools, a stuffed weasel, a potion of healing, and a bedsheet. He knew what he considered to do with the potion of healing
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We’re happy to share the news that Maurice de Mare has entered the Top 32 of Paizo’s RPG Superstar contest! Maurice does a fantastic job authoring the Trapsmith series for this blog — one of our most popular columns. Check them out, if you haven’t already. Congratulations, Maurice, on your success in Round 1. Onward to
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Platinum, gold, and the other precious metals described in “Treasure by the Pound” aren’t the only metals lost in treasure hoards. Lead, tin, zinc, iron, and others had significant worth in the ancient and medieval worlds. These metals had a variety of uses, some of which seem shocking today.
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