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Oh, I knew this one as Pixel Hunting (Warning: TV Tropes). I thought it could be related somehow, just never heard this specific wording before.

What is pixel bitching?

Ok, I read it wrong. I didn't noticed that this bonus was on AP only.

Agree. Alchemical just never got the support it needed to be worthy being used. As a consumable item that frequently requires two actions (one to draw, one to attack) or more (to retrieve the weapon(s) you released), I would expect them to be at least encounter-level on power. Alchemist...

That is because the thread is older than PH2, that was released March 2009. There was no Melee Training feat at the time.

That's why I suggested that once you get Master Mixer, then all features on Alchemist and Alchemist Savant that affect "alchemical items your level or lower" consider the Master Mixer benefit as well. This allow you to use overlevel alchemical items more frequently without having large issues...

I'll bite and assume this was an honest question. PH2 also have a feat called Melee Training, that allow you to use any stat for your melee basic attack. Later errata changed the damage bonus on this feat to only half modifier or your str modifier, whatever is higher (to prevent cheese with...

This I can agree with. As I said, my problem is with the basic concept of the fail forward philosophy. Actions and dice rolls having consequences is not fail forward, is just the basic of the game. Anyway, I think this has arrested long enough, and I'll stop derailing the thread.

I like that you used this specific example, because that is used a lot when I say I don't like Fail Forward. I don't see this specific example as "failing forward", because if the player's objective was to reach that city, it is for some reason, usually bound to the plot (find a mcguffin...

That is a major point. I, as a DM, hate the concept of "fail forward". If your failure will made you arrive at the same place I wanted you to arrive in the first place, then you actually remove a lot of consequences from the player's decisions. Sure, you can add some stuff to what was planned...

I got burned so hard by the earlier presentation of SC that I simply can't use them anymore in my games. I know the rules changed and got better, but my mindset got engraved with that first version, and block my creativity. So now when I need a group check, I take advantage of having exactly...

Just because I have not seem this addressed in the topic yet. Just from start, I want to remind you of two little rules: 1) If you suddenly need to make an Athletics check, you can remove the shield with a Standard action, and while you will lose defenses, you will also lose the penalty for...

There are two things that are almost a class, if you pick both. In Dragon 399 there is an Alchemist Theme, that, between other things, can create a free alchemical item every short rest (as long as he or she spend it every encounter). In Eberron Player's Guide there is an Alchemist Savant...

Does anyone remember the exact date that the Compendium stopped being updated? Because on the last errata they changed how Hybrid Divine Challenge works, but the compendium still show the old mechanic. I want to know how much errata I actually need to consult.

This one?