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5 months ago ::
Dec 31, 2012 - 3:38AM
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Date Joined:
May 12, 2009
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So is Rule 0 when superseding an actual rule in a rulebook.
A 3.5 DM can rule that Ice Storm grant a REF save for half damage when it otherwise doesn't with Rule 0 just like a 4.0 DM can rule that Fire Walk's zone deal creature damage only once per turn or that Wild Shape allow the use of non-beast form implement powers when they don't otherwise do so with Houserule 189.
Houserule 189 is what the OP was looking for; a guideline advising DM they can rightfully change how any rules handle something they disagree with.
Hence why i found the Q&A on Rule 0 should reference it since Houserule 189 pretty much help accomplish what Rule 0 did in that regards.
Yan
Montréal, Canada
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5 months ago ::
Dec 31, 2012 - 9:34PM
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Date Joined:
Jun 15, 2004
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How really different are these 2 advices telling DMs that they can change rules if they wish so ?
The 4e DMG suggests using house rules sparingly and with careful consideration, advance notification, and buy-in from the players. But possibly more important to the OP: his rules lawyer may likely view a difference (and may be more receptive to stated house rules than on the fly DM adjustments).
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