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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 01 Mar 2004 : 21:35:34
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During a pen and paper game of D&D, a problem arose that I have yet to find the answer to. Since Negative Energy has a reverse effect on undead, does that apply to shades as well? Not Undead Shadows (as many people think shades are), but people who give their souls and replace them with pure shadowstuff. So, once again, would Negative Energy heal a shade?
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The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 02 Mar 2004 : 13:11:53
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Hmmm...this is an interesting question.
Without any research, at this point, I'd say that a possible solution to such a situation would be DM's perogative.
But, as I said 'without any research' this could change, and given the relative abilities of the Shades anyway allowing the DM to decide may be the best option. This really has the potential to unbalance a campaign, if used inappropriately.
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Trafaldi
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 02 Mar 2004 : 15:16:12
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| Going by the rules if a shade is not considered undead, then it would not do the reverse. However a DM could rule it so to where it would have a reverse effect upon the shade. |
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Ezindir the dark
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Norway
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 03 Mar 2004 : 23:09:18
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 04 Mar 2004 : 07:08:29
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Hmmm...good suggestion, although it doesn't cover all the loop-holes which would allow someone to unbalance the game given the Shade's highly unique abilities...
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 08 Mar 2004 : 00:22:07
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| Thank you all for the advice. My DM has ruled that because Shades are pure shadowstuff, and not truly undead, Negative Energy has a normal effect on them. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Shades and Negative Energy
