Fun Finds v4.0

[phaedrusxy]

snip...

please don't do that. lots of other expletives to choose from. 

Well... as long as his middle initial wasn't H., it's not accurate anyway, right? 

Edit: Is that one better?

[nijineko]

snip...

please don't do that. lots of other expletives to choose from. 

Well... as long as his middle initial wasn't H., it's not accurate anyway, right? 

Edit: Is that one better?

your alteration is kindly meant, and is appreciated. i had to chuckle.

i suppose if i was being technical, inappropriate usage of Jehovah is still in the same category... but thank you for the effort, nonetheless.

[Maat Mons]

Well... as long as his middle initial wasn't H., it's not accurate anyway, right?

If we're going to get pedantic, Christ isn't a name; it's a title.  So, the idea of having a "middle name" there doesn't even make sense.  Heck, a fair number of people maintain that he's only correctly referred to as Yeshua, so you could argue that you didn't actually use his name at all. 

[brujon]

Getting even more technical, some denominations don't even admit calling Him Jehovah or Yeshua, because it's a phonetization of יהוה, the hebrew tetragrammaton, commonly latinized as YHWH... For some, He doesn't really have a name, at least no earthen name worthy of him, and thusly simply refer to him as Lord or Him or simply God. Refer to Exodus 3:14, when He states "I AM WHO I AM." - some interpret that as meaning that he simply cannot be named in earthen tongues, for He simply IS. It's a theological can of worms, not everyone can agree on that. Hell, the Abrahamic religions can't even agree on the nature of Jesus - Prophet, Son of God, God Himself, All of the Above... The variations within the denominations are endless. People have been arguing that for years. What is blasphemy for one, is nothing to the other, and so on and so forth. Toss in non-scripture holy texts, and you have yourself material for another two thousand years of discussion. My opinion on this matter is... In our western society it has become a common enough interjection, especially in urban centers, that it is not worth it to get upset about. Many more things to worry.

[nijineko]

...Toss in non-scripture holy texts, and you have yourself material for another two thousand years of discussion....

indeed, a lot that was considered scripture was removed at various times from the volumes that became what we call the bible. not to mention other sources.

...that it is not worth it to get upset about....

i see where you are coming from, nonetheless, while acknowledging all the confusion on the matter, it is important to me.

[awaken_D_M_golem]

So ...  ... Truenamer (Jesus) is a "Fun Find" , yes ??

Intercepting
+1 Bonus
Activation: Free (Command)
This weapon grants you one extra attack in a round. If a foe attempts to charge, bull rush, overrun, or grapple you, you make a single melee attack against that foe before he attempts his action.

I think the intent was that you only get the attack when you're charged/bull rushed/etc, but the way it reads allows you to get an extra attack once per round as long as you can make the Command activation - AND you get a free attack on anyone that charges etc.

Lol that's gonna start the exact same argument Kethrian and I just had all over again.

  do it ... iirc that is a Shield Mod.

[Demelain]

So ...  ... Truenamer (Jesus) is a "Fun Find" , yes ??

Intercepting
+1 Bonus
Activation: Free (Command)
This weapon grants you one extra attack in a round. If a foe attempts to charge, bull rush, overrun, or grapple you, you make a single melee attack against that foe before he attempts his action.

I think the intent was that you only get the attack when you're charged/bull rushed/etc, but the way it reads allows you to get an extra attack once per round as long as you can make the Command activation - AND you get a free attack on anyone that charges etc.

Lol that's gonna start the exact same argument Kethrian and I just had all over again.

  do it ... iirc that is a Shield Mod.

It isn't, it's a Weapon property.

[brujon]

Truenamer (Jesus)   

[zook1shoe]

More Dark Sun stuff...

Tempest, a wiz 9 spell, obliterates all living creatures in a 20ft radius spread (Ref negates).

Zombie Berry, a Drd/Wiz 3 spell, any non-humanoids that eat 1 of 1d4 berries are now your loyal servant (no save) for 1 day/CL, whereas humanoids get a save vs. Charm Person.

[ksbsnowowl]

I'll repost it here, since i figured it is awesome for abuse.

Feral Rearing, feat from Champions of Darkness (Ravenloft supplement). It overrides your type, changing to animal. Has absolutely no pre-reqs. Taken at level 1 (doesn't actually requires you to, but it makes a lot of sense.). Let me say that again: it overrides whatever type you were before? Undead, Aberration, Living Construct, Construct, Fey... Doesn't matter, changes to animal, period. Have you ever thought about making a Tauric Creature using another Tauric Creature as a basis? Now you can. Apply the Tauric Template ad-infinitum, by combining a creature that has the feat with one that doesn't, until satisfaction. Magebred and Warbeast? Ding! Now available to PC's. I don't even want to talk about the fact that you can have, say, outsider RHD, and still be animal type. It's insane.

Then have yourself Awakened...

[nijineko]

Truenamer (Jesus)   

it would be most interesting to see how it was really pronounced... assuming that pronouncing it correctly didn't have some deleterious effect....

[Sinfire Titan]

The Kiai Shout and Greater Kiai Shout feats are actually kinda decent for a fear-based build, especially if you go Zhentarim Fighter. Forcing everything (within a HD limit) in 30ft to save or be shaken for 1d6 rounds, only to immediately follow it up with Zhent combos to further inspire nightmares on enemies is pretty good. And then you get the Greater version and can outright panic things for 2d6 rounds.

Bad news is it's limited in uses/day and targets (the victims have to have less HD/Levels than you do), and the save is Cha-based. Good news is that it's the only fear effect I know of that isn't language-dependant.

[Jackinthegreen]

Mind's Eye feats and Powers added Psionic Feint, which is only one of two ways I've found to make a regular feint a Swift action (the other being Beguiler).  Have to expend psionic focus to use it though.

[SorO_Lost]

My fun find, Zhentarim Soldier sucks.

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Bonus Feat: A Zhentarim Soldier gains Skill Focus (Intimidation) as a bonus feat at 3rd level.
Free Skill Focus, +3 to Intimidate is handy, but honestly the Save DCs against Intimidate are stupidly broken so it's unnecessary.

Extended Intimidation (Ex): A target successfully intimidated by a 5th-level Zhentarim Soldier suffers lasting effects. Instead of ending when the Zhentarim Soldier leaves, as is normal for the Intimidate skill, the intimidation effect lasts for 24 hours after his departure. Thereafter, the target’s attitude toward the Zhentarim Soldier shifts to unfriendly, but a lingering fear remains. Whenever the Zhentarim Soldier returns to someone he has previously intimidated, he gains a +4 bonus on his Intimidate check to re-establish the effect.
Looks super cool eh? F*ck no. This is a replacement effect; instead of doing X, do Y.
Y only happens when X is present. So where is it?

Demoralize Opponent
You can also use Intimidate to weaken an opponent’s resolve in combat. To do so, make an Intimidate check opposed by the target’s modified level check (see above). If you win, the target becomes shaken for 1 round. A shaken character takes a -2 penalty on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. You can intimidate only an opponent that you threaten in melee combat and that can see you.
It's not here.

Maybe...
You can change another’s behavior with a successful check. Your Intimidate check is opposed by the target’s modified level check (1d20 + character level or Hit Dice + target’s Wisdom bonus [if any] + target’s modifiers on saves against fear). If you beat your target’s check result, you may treat the target as friendly, but only for the purpose of actions taken while it remains intimidated. (That is, the target retains its normal attitude, but will chat, advise, offer limited help, or advocate on your behalf while intimidated. See the Diplomacy skill, above, for additional details.) The effect lasts as long as the target remains in your presence, and for 1d6×10 minutes afterward. After this time, the target’s default attitude toward you shifts to unfriendly (or, if normally unfriendly, to hostile).
Ahh there it is.
Extended Intimidation only affects NPC attitudes and does nothing to extend Demoralization.

Swift Demoralization (Ex): A 9th-level Zhentarim Soldier can use the demoralize opponent aspect of the Intimidate skill as a swift action rather than as a standard action.
There are 9 reasons why this ability sucks. Can you find them?

[Jackinthegreen]

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic with that, but I'm quite sure the majority of people didn't think that the Extended Intimidation ability actually worked on the demoralize use of intimidate.  It's plainly obvious it doesn't.  It's useful for more social games where being a bully out of combat can get you somewhere though.

The bit about there being 9 reasons why swift intimidation sucks is definitely a smartass comment though.  9 fighter levels of course, but there are enough ACFs that getting to that point won't be the end of the world.  The ACFs and Imperious Command of course.

[Sinfire Titan]

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic with that, but I'm quite sure the majority of people didn't think that the Extended Intimidation ability actually worked on the demoralize use of intimidate.  It's plainly obvious it doesn't.  It's useful for more social games where being a bully out of combat can get you somewhere though.

The bit about there being 9 reasons why swift intimidation sucks is definitely a smartass comment though.  9 fighter levels of course, but there are enough ACFs that getting to that point won't be the end of the world.  The ACFs and Imperious Command of course.

That's just Soro's usual style (especially since Zhentarim Fighter is touted by JaronK, who Soro has a bit of a history with).

[snakeman830]

I'll repost it here, since i figured it is awesome for abuse.

Feral Rearing, feat from Champions of Darkness (Ravenloft supplement). It overrides your type, changing to animal. Has absolutely no pre-reqs. Taken at level 1 (doesn't actually requires you to, but it makes a lot of sense.). Let me say that again: it overrides whatever type you were before? Undead, Aberration, Living Construct, Construct, Fey... Doesn't matter, changes to animal, period. Have you ever thought about making a Tauric Creature using another Tauric Creature as a basis? Now you can. Apply the Tauric Template ad-infinitum, by combining a creature that has the feat with one that doesn't, until satisfaction. Magebred and Warbeast? Ding! Now available to PC's. I don't even want to talk about the fact that you can have, say, outsider RHD, and still be animal type. It's insane.

Then have yourself Awakened...

And the feat overwrites your type to Animal again...

[Sinfire Titan]

Found another one!

TORMTOR SCHOOL [STYLE]
You have learned House Tormtor’s fighting technique from its weapon masters.
Prerequisite: Point Blank Shot, Weapon Focus (javelin), base attack bonus +6.
Benefit: If you deal damage on a melee attack with a javelin, you can then throw that javelin at any other target within 30 feet as a swift action (using your highest base ranged attack bonus).
You take no penalty when making a melee attack with a javelin.
You gain a +1 bonus on damage rolls with javelins.

The intent is obvious (negating the -4 nonproficiency penalty for using a javelin in melee), but the RAW is absurdly stupid. Free power attacks!

[zook1shoe]

Changeling + Racial Emulation + Abaqua Spell Power (Races of Ansalon) ACF = +1 level for spells per day/known for your wizard class you have!!!!!

did someone say early entry?

looking at this more closely, it seems to advance all of your arcane classes spells per day by 1 level.

[Captnq]

The intent is obvious (negating the -4 nonproficiency penalty for using a javelin in melee), but the RAW is absurdly stupid. Free power attacks!

Ooo... add this:

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- FORGE OF WAR (3.5)
Price: +1 bonus
Property: Melee
Caster Level: 8th
Aura: Moderate; (DC 19) transmutation
Activation: Free (command)
Weight: —
Description: You find the weapon unusually light for its length, and remarkably easy to swing into position. It has a spiked end-cap at the base of the haft.
This weapon grants you one extra attack in a round. If a foe attempts to charge, bull rush, overrun, or grapple you, you make a single melee attack against that foe before he attempts his action. This attack is not an attack of opportunity, which means it functions against targets that normally do not provoke attacks of opportunity when they attempt such special maneuvers. If you make a successful intercepting attack against a charging, bull rushing, or overrunning opponent, the weapon deals double damage. In addition, if the attack lands against a charging opponent, that foe loses the normal +2 bonus to hit due to the charge, but retains the associated Armor Class penalty.
Construction: Craft Magic Arms and Armor, cat’s grace.

Editor (RAW): This is written wrong. The first line states, “This weapon grants you one extra attack in a round.” End of statement. By RAW, as a free action, you speak the command word and get an extra attack. Furthermore, since it is a free action and not an immediate action, you can never activate the power to actually intercept someone’s attack, because you can only activate it on your turn, not on your attacker’s. Although you could make a case that you activate it on your turn and hold the action to use later. In fact, it doesn’t even say this extra action has to be with the weapon. For a +1 WSA, this is flat out BROKEN.


So, You buy two knee blades, two elbow blades, Two Boot Blades, A Horned Helmet and two hand wield a Javelin, jack up the Power attack to max, then activate your 8 Intercepting attacks. In fact, even if you DO limit it to only grapples and what not, you still could get 7 extra attacks every time you are grappled, for a mere 8k each.