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You are right, between multi-classing and backgrounds (which don't train you but can give access), there are few if any reasons to choose skill training. This is taken from few to less then zero with …

When I first tried skill challenges I tried to make them the encounter. So I'd put one in and everyone would roll their dice and like you've noticed, it kinda sucks. I mean you have players who can' …

Thankfully, 4e has really gone a long way in balancing stats so that just about any race can be boiled down into a similar template. +2 to one stat plus +2 to your choice of one of two stats +2 to t …

There many great blogs on people detailing their groups adventures. Try obsidian portal. Also a quick Google search got me this: LINK TO SPOILERS which is a pretty clean summary. Happy DM'ing

I'd recommend that you check out the changes made to item rarity and creation that comes out with the Essentials line. In the preview article on magic item rarity, they address some of your issues di …

Interesting. If I was asked to design such a class I would focus on action types. A 1[w]+stat isn't exciting as a standard action but becomes encounter power worthy if its an immediate interrupt and …

WotC reprinted Tomb of Horrors for 4th ed and it does an excellent job of re-capturing the flavor of the original. Besides, if you players ever played the original, it will be fun to watch them cry w …

Okay, I thought about this for a while and I came up with a mostly physical, wisdom not required, part druid build. I haven't had time to crunch the numbers but it should get you there. Human Barbar …

I'd adjudicate it based on the time restraints of the situation. In most cases, the difference between a 5 minute break and a 10 minute break aren't going to matter so I don't push the issue. Sometim …

You could of course build something very custom, but if you are looking for something quick and tested, you have plenty to work with form MM1. Ettercap are spider humanoids ranging in level from 4-5. …

So I thought I'd post a 6th level cleric as a heroic tier baseline. Dante Fairwood, level 6 Human, Cleric Background: Explorer/Guide, Windrise Ports (Explorer/Guide Benefit) FINAL ABILITY SCORES Str …

A lot has to do with my players. I often play with power gamers with a high level of skill. For them I would never dream of giving them a free +1. On the flipside, while playing with my wife and ki …

If you are talking about damage, Hammers will edge out other weapons due, at least in part, to hammers rhythm (as mentioned above). Keep in mind that a Str/Con fight will end up with two weak defense …

Unlike the overhaul WotC did from 3.0 to 3.5. Very few major changes have taken place. In fact, almost all of the changes have been very small tweaks to individual powers or magic items. Thankfully, …

My favorite essentials change is item rarity. I'm sure everyone has been in a game were the group finds a neat item but everyone has already used their "starter cash" to pick out the perfect gear so …