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Encard · 08-20-2002, 06:48 PM

Umm. Alrighty, I don't have the 3ed monster manual, but... 19,500 XP and 12d6+12 breath weapon damage? Eh... at least in 2ed, that's a Great Wyrm. Any random encounter like that for a dragon is somewhat wierd, but a GREAT WYRM?! *shake* Also, agains at least in 2ed, a breath weapon can only be used one per 3 rounds, and the dragon can't do any other attack during that round... hmm... I like Cerek's idea. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Either that, or, probably better, find a DM who's not quite so evil/crazed/out to get you... *shrug* The rules he has for new chars seem pretty harsh to me as well, but... *shrug*

Hmm... or you can use what this quotation suggests, only slightly modified for you DM...

Dear Regdar,
My friend always roles a wisdom check every time his character is faced with a dilemma then attacks the party when he fails. What should we do?
-- Irritated in Indianapolis

Regdar says that you have a dilemma indeed. Regdar says that you should approach your companion, and explain to him that you find the use of a random die roll to determine his characters action to be frustrating, for it limits the potential for the group to enjoy themselves, and causes undo stress. Then Regdar says you grab his pet, or a family member if he has one, put them on the table and disembowel them, pulling their innards out and plopping them on his lap. Be sure to explain that his actions caused it, and the next time he fails a check it will be his turn. Regdar feels this will make your friend think twice next time.

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[ 08-20-2002, 06:55 PM: Message edited by: Encard ]

08-20-2002, 06:48 PM	#23
Encard Quintesson Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Darkness Age: 38 Posts: 1,033	Umm. Alrighty, I don't have the 3ed monster manual, but... 19,500 XP and 12d6+12 breath weapon damage? Eh... at least in 2ed, that's a Great Wyrm. Any random encounter like that for a dragon is somewhat wierd, but a GREAT WYRM?! shake Also, agains at least in 2ed, a breath weapon can only be used one per 3 rounds, and the dragon can't do any other attack during that round... hmm... I like Cerek's idea. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Either that, or, probably better, find a DM who's not quite so evil/crazed/out to get you... shrug The rules he has for new chars seem pretty harsh to me as well, but... shrug Hmm... or you can use what this quotation suggests, only slightly modified for you DM... Dear Regdar, My friend always roles a wisdom check every time his character is faced with a dilemma then attacks the party when he fails. What should we do? -- Irritated in Indianapolis Regdar says that you have a dilemma indeed. Regdar says that you should approach your companion, and explain to him that you find the use of a random die roll to determine his characters action to be frustrating, for it limits the potential for the group to enjoy themselves, and causes undo stress. Then Regdar says you grab his pet, or a family member if he has one, put them on the table and disembowel them, pulling their innards out and plopping them on his lap. Be sure to explain that his actions caused it, and the next time he fails a check it will be his turn. Regdar feels this will make your friend think twice next time. [img]tongue.gif[/img] [ 08-20-2002, 06:55 PM: Message edited by: Encard ]