Simple RAW Thread for 3.5 #32: More Seasons than the Simpsons

[Troacctid]

Q 311

Do grapple checks count as strength checks? And would the haste spell grant you a +1 bonus on your grapple check?

a. No, they're their own kind of check.
b. No, only to the touch attack made to initiate the grapple attempt.

[daremetoidareyo]

Falling does not count against your speed.


Your Intelligence modifier is not an absolute value, and can be positive or negative—so if you have a low Intelligence score, I would recommend not using the ability.

But you get a competence BONUS, which is a game defined term...

[dantiesilva]

Q#312

In the wording of the feat Vow of Peace it states you gain a +2 natural armor bonus to your AC, a +2 deflection bonus to your AC, and a +2 exalted bonus to your AC. However later down the line it states if you have Vow of Poverty as well that the bonuses of that feat all increase by +2.

So my question is would that be a net gain of +4 to all the said items in question, or would the +2 basically be transfering over from Vow of Peace to Vow of Poverty due to stacking rules for a +2 as is orginally stated in the feat Vow of Peace?

[Metahuman1]

Q 313: Is there such a thing as a "Half Doppleganger" Template? if so, what book and page number can it be found in and on respectively?

[Irk]

Q 313: Is there such a thing as a "Half Doppleganger" Template? if so, what book and page number can it be found in and on respectively?

Half-Doppelganger in Dragon #313 p.93. Probably not ideal, because Dragon, but there is some semi-legitimate iteration of it at least.

[ShurikVch]

Q 314

How to calculate DC for the jump which is both high and long?
Are such jumps possible at all by the RAW?

Q 315

Is it possible to switch movement mode mid-action?
(For example, stop walking and start flying, or stop swimming and start climbing.)
If yes - then how it works by the RAW?

[Andezzar]

A 314

That isn't possible.

A 315

You calculate the fraction of the movement you used for the first mode and then are able to use the rest for all other movement modes. rounded down to the next 5 ft.
Example land speed 30, fly speed 50

move 10 ft on foot, lift off, fly how far?

10ft/30ft= 1/3
1-(1/3)=2/3
(2/3)*50ft=33+1/3 ft

Round down(33+1/3 ft)= 30 ft.

[Debatra]

A 314

At the midpoint of a long jump, "you attain a vertical height equal to one-quarter of the horizontal distance".

[ShurikVch]

A 314

At the midpoint of a long jump, "you attain a vertical height equal to one-quarter of the horizontal distance".

Thanks!
But intention behind the question was: to jump on top of enemies (like in various videogames) without resorting to either flying or just having higher standing point
I'm afraid at purely horizontal jump - regardless the height of the arc - enemy more likely will be hit in the front rather than top

[Xaroth]

Q 316

Is a Medium creature with Powerful Build (Half-Giant, for example) treated as Large for the purpose of determining extra damage from Powerful Charge?

[ZamielVanWeber]

A 312

You would have a +2 bonus to the three types and the bonus from Vow of Poverty increased by +2. Due to stacking rule however only the largest applies so at most your AC would go up by 6 for taking Vow of Peace, 2 exalted, 2 natural, 2 deflection.

[Andezzar]

A 316

No. The benefits of Powerful charge fall under none of the properties that are treated differently by Powerful Build.

[Xaroth]

Q 317

Is it possible to gain the benefits of the Dragonbane feat while charging?

[Andezzar]

A 317

No. you either use your full round action to make a full attack or to make that special attack dragonbane gives you.

[Xaroth]

Q 318

Is range determined by the weapon used, or the person using the weapon?

[Andezzar]

A 318

Range (for ranged attacks) is determined by the weapon.

[Xaroth]

A 318

Range (for ranged attacks) is determined by the weapon.

Q 318.5

And for melee weapons?

[Andezzar]

A 318.5

Melee weapons do not have range. The reach of such a weapon is determined by the reach of the wielder and whether the weapon is a reach weapon.

[Duke of Urrel]

Q 319a

Does the Telepathy ability work across planar boundaries?


Q 319b

Does the supernatural Empathic Link that you establish by finding a familiar or a magical mount work across planar boundaries?


Q 319c

Does the telepathic link that you establish by creating a homunculus work across planar boundaries?

If you believe you can answer this question by referring to the rules alone, please refer me to the place where the rule can be found or at least inferred. If you believe I should start a new thread, please advise me to do so.

Postscript: Actually, I think I can simplify my question.

Q 319

Do supernatural abilities work across planar boundaries?

[Thurbane]

Q320

A bit of a complex one, of how two feats interact.

The Practiced Magic feat from Shackled City boosts SLA caster level by 4, up to a maximum of your HD (similar to Practiced Spellcaster).

The Supernatural Transformation feat from SS turns an innate SLA into a supernatural ability.

If you've applied Practiced Magic to an SLA, then apply Supernatural Transformation to the same SLA before you have received the full 4 caster level bonus, does the SLA stop qualifying for Practiced Magic as it is no longer an SLA?

Never mind, the fact Supernatural Transformation sets the CL to your HD anyway makes the whole thing moot.

[Ruethgar]

Q 321: Can a Jotunbrud human become a Huge Lycanthrope?

Not that you would really want to with that ECL but still, there are a couple builds I have in mind for low OP.

[Troacctid]

Q 319a

Does the Telepathy ability work across planar boundaries?

No. It only works out to the given range.

Q 319b

Does the supernatural Empathic Link that you establish by finding a familiar or a magical mount work across planar boundaries?

No. It only works out to 1 mile.

Q 319c

Does the telepathic link that you establish by creating a homunculus work across planar boundaries?

No. It only works out to 1,500 feet.

Q 319

Do supernatural abilities work across planar boundaries?

Barring specific exceptions (such as abjurations and force effects extending from the Material Plane onto the Ethereal Plane, or effects that specifically say they work across planar boundaries), no. Effects in general do not work across planar boundaries. Except for rare linking points, a plane is effectively its own universe. That means even a coexistent plane is considered a completely separate location.

Q 321: Can a Jotunbrud human become a Huge Lycanthrope?

Not that you would really want to with that ECL but still, there are a couple builds I have in mind for low OP.

No. You must be within one size category of the animal.

[St Fan]

Q 322
The Snap Kick feat (Tome of Battle) grants an additional attack described as "an unarmed attack that deals damage". Does this mean that...

A: The Snap Kick cannot be used to make a special attack that doesn't inflict damage, like a trip, disarm or sunder?

B: The Snap Kick can be used alongside a special attack inflicting damage, like the Stunning Fist feat or a sneak attack?

[Troacctid]

Q 322
The Snap Kick feat (Tome of Battle) grants an additional attack described as "an unarmed attack that deals damage". Does this mean that...

A: The Snap Kick cannot be used to make a special attack that doesn't inflict damage, like a trip, disarm or sunder?

B: The Snap Kick can be used alongside a special attack inflicting damage, like the Stunning Fist feat or a sneak attack?

That is correct.

[Aetis]

Q 323

If a noctumancer (from Tome of Magic) casts dispel magic on a target with 20 Bull's Strength spells active and manage to dispel them all, how many caster level boost does the noctumancer get from Capture Magic's Shadow?

[Troacctid]

Q 323

If a noctumancer (from Tome of Magic) casts dispel magic on a target with 20 Bull's Strength spells active and manage to dispel them all, how many caster level boost does the noctumancer get from Capture Magic's Shadow?

The noctumancer gets 20 separate boosts. These boosts are all from the same source and therefore do not stack with each other; only the highest one applies.

[VisitingDaGulag]

Q324

In 3.5, is the amount of ground area that a large (tall) and large (long) creature both 10'x10'?

[KillianHawkeye]

Q324

In 3.5, is the amount of ground area that a large (tall) and large (long) creature both 10'x10'?

A 324 Yes.

In 3.5, all creature spaces were standardized and are totally square/cubic regardless of the individual creature's body shape.

[Ruethgar]

Q 321: Can a Jotunbrud human become a Huge Lycanthrope?

No. You must be within one size category of the animal.

Re: A 321 But the curse of lycanthropy is a monster ability whose application is based on size which Jotunbrud increases for the purposes of whether or not it is applicable just like it does for Swallow Whole and Constrict.

[Metahuman1]

Q 325: Is there a spell that would allow the caster to throw a melee weapon to make an attack or attacks that deal damage to 1 or more targets?

If so, what book(s) and page numbers are these spells found in/on respectively?