Simple Q&A D&D 3.5 (by RAW) XXIII

[Chronos]

A 56 addendum:
There's also Shadow Silk, from Tome of Magic. It repairs itself in shadowy illumination, and grants the wearer +2 to Hide and Move Silently.

A 61 correction:
For spells which deal negative levels or ability score damage, the negative levels or ability score damage are multiplied on a crit, just like any other damage. If extra damage (such as from Sneak Attack) is applied to such spells, the extra damage is negative energy hit point damage. The relevant rules for this are found under "Weaponlike Spells", on page 86 of Complete Arcane.

[Jack Zander]

Q 63

If I craft a wondrous item that let's me cast celerity x times a day, is it still being cast as an immediate action? If not, is there a workaround?

[Urpriest]

Q 63

If I craft a wondrous item that let's me cast celerity x times a day, is it still being cast as an immediate action? If not, is there a workaround?

A 63

The Wondrous Item in question will specify the action required. The default is Command Work activation, which requires a Standard Action, but an item that casts Celerity will probably be designed to have an Immediate-Action activation.

Note that if there is no wondrous item that already exists that casts Celerity x times a day, your character cannot simply invent one. Rather, you and your DM must design and fully stat out the item, deciding on price and activation details using the guidelines in the DMG and MiC. Then your character (or potentially anyone else) can craft it, just like any other homebrewed magic item that you and your DM have decided to use.

[Yora]

Q64: Where does it say how augmentation of psi-like abilities work? (I know a creature can augment as if it uses a number of power points equal to its ML, but where is that written?)

[Piggy Knowles]

Q65: If a character has an ability that allows her to crit undead enemies, does this allow her to deliver a coup de grace a helpless undead? Would the undead still have to make the requisite Fort save versus 10 + the damage dealt?

[powerdemon]

Q 66
If I wanted to add the Gloryborn weapon template to an existing weapon, what means exist besides a Wish spell (and possibly limited wish)?

[Curmudgeon]

A 65 Yes and yes.

Assuming you have an ability which makes undead subject to (your) critical hits, you would follow the regular rules for making coup de grace attacks.

A 66 None.

The Dungeon Master's Guide II weapon templates are rules for making the environment in which a weapon is initially crafted affect its properties. You can't even guarantee that you can reproduce that effect anachronistically via Wish or Miracle.

[Khedrac]

A 65 Dispute - Yes and No

If you have the ability to land a critical hit on an undead creature then you can deliver the coup de grace attack, however the undead does not have to make the fortitude save as they are immune to any effect requiring a fortitude save that does not affect objects.

[Jack Zander]

Q 68

If I have enchanted robes conferring an armor bonus similar to mage armor or the bracers of armor, can I cast Magic Vestment to enhance this bonus further?

[Curmudgeon]

Re: A 65 Dispute - Yes and No

If you have the ability to land a critical hit on an undead creature then you can deliver the coup de grace attack, however the undead does not have to make the fortitude save as they are immune to any effect requiring a fortitude save that does not affect objects.

Coup de grace is an attack, not an effect. As such, that particular Fortitude save exception does not apply.

A 68 Maybe.

Magic Vestment can be cast on "an outfit of regular clothing". An ordinary robe which has an armor bonus added using the "common item effects" rules (Magic Item Compendium, pages 233-234) by a crafter using Craft Magic Arms And Armor does not keep this robe from still being an outfit of regular clothing, and it's eligible for the spell. However, if you start with a Robe of the Archmagi, that's officially a wondrous item from the start rather than a regular garment; while your DM may also treat such a wondrous item as regular clothing, that's not guaranteed.

[nyjastul69]

Q69
What is the definition of an effect in D&D.

[Curmudgeon]

A 69

There is no official definition of effect in D&D (though Rules Compendium does have an entry for "effect (of a spell)"). Instead, we can only produce a list. A D&D "effect" is something which specifically uses that word. Thus we know a spell is an effect because the Magic chapter of the Player's Handbook says so, repeatedly. The coup de grace definition says it's "a full-round action that allows an attacker to attempt a killing blow against a helpless opponent." Because that definition lacks the term "effect", we can't add coup de grace to the list of things categorized as effects.

[Deaxsa]

Q 70
can you cast antimagic field on another creature? the range is, after all, 10 feet. (and it does not specify a target)

Q 71
while using the trip maneuver of Confound the Big Folk, do you accrue size penalties, or is every size penalty thrown out the window?

[eggynack]

A 70
No. Antimagic field is an emanation centered on you. It doesn't have a target to change at all, because it just exists as your personal bubble that follows you around.

[Curmudgeon]

A 71

Confound The Big Folk's Unsteady Footing maneuver lets you use your choice of either a Strength or Dexterity check when making a trip attempt, but does not specify new rules for those checks. It also specifies that the opponent's Strength or Dexterity check is "as normal". As such, you follow the standard rules for the Trip special attack, which includes size modifiers and stability modifiers.

[Matticussama]

Q 72

Does spell damage count towards the Crusader's Steely Resolve delayed damage pool, or does spell damage bypass the delayed damage pool like it bypasses DR?

[Deaxsa]

Q 73

can you voluntarily end an antimagic field?

Q 72

Does spell damage count towards the Crusader's Steely Resolve delayed damage pool, or does spell damage bypass the delayed damage pool like it bypasses DR?

A 72
yes.
and since when do spells automatically bypass DR?

[Curmudgeon]

A 73 Yes.

Duration: 10 min./level (D)

(D) Dismissible

If the Duration line ends with "(D)," you can dismiss the spell at will.

It's in the spell header.

[Draz74]

Q 74

Is it actually a rule that Familiars act on the same initiative count as their masters, or is that a houserule I used unknowingly when I played a Wizard? Where is this (or something contrary) stated in the rules?

[TuggyNE]

and since when do spells automatically bypass DR?

Since always*.

A creature with this special quality ignores damage from most weapons and natural attacks. Wounds heal immediately, or the weapon bounces off harmlessly (in either case, the opponent knows the attack was ineffective). The creature takes normal damage from energy attacks (even nonmagical ones), spells, spell-like abilities, and supernatural abilities.

*I assume it was the same in 3.0, but if not, "always" means "dawn of 3.5" at the very least.

[Curmudgeon]

A 74

That would appear to be a house rule. Familiars have their own ability scores and hence their own initiative modifiers. They're NPCs, and like all other NPCs they are under the control of the DM. This house rule creates a limitation of the DM's actions in controlling the familiar, and thus adds additional complexity beyond what's specified in the RAW.

[Crasical]

Q 75

Are there any other non-offensive weapon enchants, IE Smoking, Warning, that benefit the wielder even if they aren't actively using the weapon to attack?

[Curmudgeon]

Re: Q 75

I'm afraid that isn't a simple question, as any number of weapon enhancements might fit. For instance, Acid Washed weapons have a bonus to saving throws made against acid, rust, or disintegration; this benefit to the wielder isn't at all dependent on them making attacks. I suggest you create a separate thread where you can define what "benefit the wielder" means in somewhat less broad terms.

[Flame of Anor]

Since always.

damage reduction rules

Q 76

What if you're attacking with a supernatural ability that uses a weapon? I expect that applies to a good few class features.

Q 75

Are there any other non-offensive weapon enchants, IE Smoking, Warning, that benefit the wielder even if they aren't actively using the weapon to attack?

Well, a lot of them glow, which I believe is free.

[Andezzar]

Q 76

What if you're attacking with a supernatural ability that uses a weapon? I expect that applies to a good few class features.

A 76

Not sure if there are many SU abilities that deal damage in addition to the weapon damage, but if they exist, the weapon damage will be reduced by DR, everything else won't.

[SciChronic]

Q77
If i want to go into a PrC at level 9, but it has a feat requirement, can i take that feat as my CL9 feat choice and go into the PrC at the same time?

[Andezzar]

Q77
If i want to go into a PrC at level 9, but it has a feat requirement, can i take that feat as my CL9 feat choice and go into the PrC at the same time?

A 77

No. The first step of level up is to select a class. To select a PrC you must fulfill all the prerequisites. If you do not have that required feat you do not. Only once you have selected a class you can select the feat for that level.

[TuggyNE]

Q 76

What if you're attacking with a supernatural ability that uses a weapon? I expect that applies to a good few class features.

Such as? Class features like Smite Evil merely modify ordinary melee attacks, and so are subject to DR. Others would probably depend on specific wording.

[Thurbane]

Q 078

What is the largest variety of Yugoloth (including advanced HD examples)?

[Flame of Anor]

Such as? Class features like Smite Evil merely modify ordinary melee attacks, and so are subject to DR. Others would probably depend on specific wording.

Yeah, I thought that would be the answer. Thanks.