|
4 years ago ::
May 06, 2009 - 10:42AM
#161
|
Date Joined:
Jan 29, 2008
|
Bit of a necrobumb, but I want to thank Carnivore for this handbook- I'm about to take part in a hilariously overpowered gestalt//flaw build campaign, and thanks to this handbook I've decided to run a Pixie.
Current build looks like this: Dragonfire Adept 6//PixieLA 4/Arcane Swordsage 2.
Spends most of its time Humanoid Shaped (as per the DFA invocation) into a human, for appearances, but reverts to Pixie when he gets in trouble.
It'd have been a sorc on the right side, but outside of Bard, the PHB classes are all banned. Arcane Swordsage becomes the next best choice to get metabreath spells.
Oh Content, where art thou?
|
|
|
|
4 years ago ::
May 06, 2009 - 12:39PM
#162
|
Date Joined:
May 11, 2004
|
glad i could help out
where is Arcane Swordsage found?
:D
|
|
|
|
4 years ago ::
May 06, 2009 - 4:36PM
#163
|
|
|
In the adaptation section of Swordsage's ToB entry.
Kinda stupid, as it allows entry into JPM with no multiclassing, for one thing.
|
|
|
|
4 years ago ::
May 06, 2009 - 4:41PM
#164
|
Date Joined:
Dec 17, 2008
|
It is also hilariously overpowered, even without JPM. It reccomends learning spells (Abjur, Evoc, TRANS) rather than maneuvers of the equivilent level.
|
|
|
|
4 years ago ::
May 08, 2009 - 10:08AM
#165
|
Date Joined:
Jan 29, 2008
|
Update: DM has provided rules for a reduced point buy to eliminate the Pixie's LA. Given that the initial point-buy was 44, this is fantastic. A little loss here, a little loss there, and a 6//6 character.
Also, the DM has unfortunately banned arcane swordsage, so a no-go on that. Not unless I want to make a custom dragon metabreath school, but I've deemed that too much work. Instead I've doubled on the dragon:
Current build is roughly this:
Ramu Avantine, Male LE Pixie Dragonfire Adept 6//Dragon Shaman 6.
Using dragon shaman to qualify for metabreath feats, moreorless.
Also, the Dragonfire Adept's breath weapon progresses at basically the same rate as the Shaman's, after the shaman gets his. Though the Shaman's ends up more powerful for a single go. Though obviously Fivefold Breath of Tiamat wins on damage.
Moreover, there's tremendous synergy between the two classes. Especially the increasing of the natural armour- because while Dragonfire adept gives you a flat natural armour bonus, the precise wording on Dragon Shaman is that it increases your existing bonus. So they stack. WHOOO HOOO!
Once we get into actual sessions, I'll see about working up a diary to keep track of all this. Invisible fire breathing faery.
And I totally picked up a Decanter of Endless Water for 'Water Breath'- If I'm invisible, how are my allies to know it's not real?
Oh Content, where art thou?
|
|
|
|
4 years ago ::
May 08, 2009 - 10:37AM
#166
|
Date Joined:
Jun 27, 2008
|
And I totally picked up a Decanter of Endless Water for 'Water Breath'- If I'm invisible, how are my allies to know it's not real?
Maybe because it has a command word to activate?
|
|
|
|
4 years ago ::
May 08, 2009 - 10:49AM
#167
|
Date Joined:
Jan 29, 2008
|
And who says that I need to yell that command word across the entire battlefield?
Oh Content, where art thou?
|
|
|
|
4 years ago ::
May 11, 2009 - 6:22PM
#168
|
Date Joined:
Jun 27, 2008
|
First, just because the rules don't say you can't do something doesn't mean you can. Second, since the rules don't say anything (that I know of) about command word volume, I'll refer you to the rule for spell verbal componenents (sorry no reference), which states (I think) that the only way to conceal verbal or somatic components is with Sleight of Hand.
In any case, it seems as if you're outside RAW, so you have to use RAI or just house rule.
|
|
|
|
4 years ago ::
May 12, 2009 - 2:39AM
#169
|
Date Joined:
May 11, 2004
|
just to avoid an argument.... a Command Word simply must be "Spoken".... you can "speak" things under your breath so that it is barely audible to those around you ... you are not required to say them loudly ....notice:
Command Word: If no activation method is suggested either in the magic item description or by the nature of the item, assume that a command word is needed to activate it. Command word activation means that a character speaks the word and the item activates. No other special knowledge is needed.
A command word can be a real word, but when this is the case, the holder of the item runs the risk of activating the item accidentally by speaking the word in normal conversation. More often, the command word is some seemingly nonsensical word, or a word or phrase from an ancient language no longer in common use. Activating a command word magic item is a standard action and does not provoke attacks of opportunity.
Sometimes the command word to activate an item is written right on the item. Occasionally, it might be hidden within a pattern or design engraved on, carved into, or built into the item, or the item might bear a clue to the command word.
The Knowledge (arcana) and Knowledge (history) skills might be useful in helping to identify command words or deciphering clues regarding them. A successful check against DC 30 is needed to come up with the word itself. If that check is failed, succeeding on a second check (DC 25) might provide some insight into a clue.
The spells identify and analyze dweomer both reveal command words.[/quote]
Spell Casting is Different.... notice:
Verbal (V): A verbal component is a spoken incantation. To provide a verbal component, you must be able to speak in a strong voice. A silence spell or a gag spoils the incantation (and thus the spell). A spellcaster who has been deafened has a 20% chance to spoil any spell with a verbal component that he or she tries to cast.[/quote]
:D
|
|
|
|
4 years ago ::
May 12, 2009 - 12:29PM
#170
|
Date Joined:
Jun 27, 2008
|
Good feedback, thanks.
|
|
|
