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Uses for the distracting ember manuver
« on: September 16, 2012, 08:05:20 PM »
The distracting ember manuver from tome of battle pg.52 is very interesting in that in actually summons a creature. Can anyone think of cool uses for this (I seem to recall there is also a cloak keyed to this manuver in case you can't spare a level of swordsage)?

The only ones I can think of are using the elemental to power the necrocarnate and sacrificing it using the sacrifice rules in the BOVD.
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Re: Uses for the distracting ember manuver
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2012, 08:41:23 PM »
Set off traps.
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Re: Uses for the distracting ember manuver
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2012, 10:58:58 PM »
I hate how the fluff text talks about it helping other people flank, but the actual rules are that it lasts till the end of your turn, rather than for 1 round.

Needless to say, I houseruled that.
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Re: Uses for the distracting ember manuver
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2012, 11:39:57 PM »
A level 10 Eternal Blade could grab the benefit of flanking from it. C'mon SoS, they knew what they were doing.
« Last Edit: September 16, 2012, 11:53:06 PM by muktidata »
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Re: Uses for the distracting ember manuver
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2012, 03:50:45 AM »
Fling Enemy. Especially the SS-version is really strong.
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Re: Uses for the distracting ember manuver
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2012, 03:57:59 AM »
Quick check to see if the room is filled with natural gas?

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Re: Uses for the distracting ember manuver
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2012, 08:17:39 AM »
Cuddling for a quick nap.
Delicious flame-broiled meats.
Cauterize ally's accidentally self-inflicted wound.
Fondue and/or crème brûlée.
Toasted marshmallows.
Sterilize surgical equipment.
Starter for torches, campfires, and self-immolation.
Fuse for explosives.
Canada.
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Re: Uses for the distracting ember manuver
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Re: Uses for the distracting ember manuver
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2012, 04:16:54 PM »
Quote from: Endarire on September 20, 2012, 05:57:15 AM
Read Me.
Can't we get a guide to Dessert Wind maneuvers instead?
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