Yes, GIMP is free. Also, I'd just try rebooting your computer. If that doesn't work, reinstalling should help, and if that doesn't work, then I don't know what to say (other than get CS2 :sneaky:).
Anyway, I've had quite a bit of experience with Elements 4.0 and frankly, I've now become spoiled with CS2, but it's still a good program. I never had problems like that, so either you have a corrupted version, or there's something wrong with your computer.
Also, if I modify Orb of Acid using Mastery of Elements, does it's secondary effect remain the same, or does it change into that of the relevant orb? I would think that by the RaW it would stay, but flavorfully it would change, so I figured I'd ask.
Also, disclaimer: the following actions are subject to change based on the actions of the opponents (i.e. if I need to counter a spell).
Damage (sonic):[dice=24]6[/dice]
All damage is x1.5 from empower.
Damage 1:[dice=4]6[/dice]
Damage 2:[dice=4]6[/dice]
Damage 3:[dice=4]6[/dice]
Damage 4:[dice=4]6[/dice]
Natural 20 on the last attack. Are we letting spells have crits (presumable 20/x2)? If yes, here's the confirm:
Damage (x1.5 from empower):[dice=8]6[/dice]
No, that was the second half of my first round. Arcane Spellsurge (which I cast as a readied action when the bad guys showed up) lets me cast spells faster, so I recast Duelward with a swift action and then imbued the arrow with my standard action.
Ok, thanks, I'll try to post my action up some time today.
However, Testing Grounds (which MajoraX conveniently linked to) is a very notable exception, and such a thread would be completely fine there.
Damage (x1.5):[dice=15]10[/dice]Edit: Eww, that damage sucked....
Edit2: since I didn't do this before, to make your life easier, 84 damage if he fails the save.
Attack (I assume I'm outside 30 ft, if not, +1):[dice=1]20+42[/dice]
Also, I just realized I have another question: Greater Fireburst hits everything within 15 feat of you for lots of damage. If I use Imbue Arrow, does that mean everything within 15 feat of the arrow when it hits something, or everything within 15 feat of the creature it hits? Specifically, if I shoot at one of the balors, will that balor take damage from the spell? If it matters, I do have mastery of shaping, so maybe I could refill that hole?
If not, are any of the living creatures within 15 feet of each other?
Assuming I recognize both of them (and that the first one is headed for Amarra), these are my actions. Otherwise they may change slightly.
Also, knowledge (the planes) to know as much as I can about balors and how to kill them:[dice=1]20+32[/dice]
@ASA: I think Fire Storm is an area spell, so Yukora's miss chance shouldn't apply anyway.
@Yukora: Sorry, but Lyrillon doesn't trust Amarra enough yet to counter a death spell pointed at your head. Especially since he figures you'll probably survive if you were telling the truth before about who you are and why you're here.
After Harahel lets his orb fly, the half-celestial replenishes his Duelward, speeding the magic with the spell he cast as the demons arrive. As soon as he finishes that, he wastes no time casting a slightly slower (and much modified) spell.
I also use an immediate action to cast nerveskitter and get +5 to my initiative.
Initiative:[dice=1]20+17[/dice]
Edit: You have to be kidding me.
As they talk (assuming there is time before the demons appear), the elf casts another spell, continuing to ready himself.
So, given your track record of yelling at anyone and everyone who you perceive to be metagaming (which you readily admit to doing), you're basically saying that once you see someone metagame once (even accidentally), you will never give them the benefit of the doubt in the future and will therefore start yelling at them for things that very well may be just fine. That, good sir, is extremely nasty of you.
If you want to act that way, there's nothing I can do to stop you. However, I think it would be better for everyone if you were a little more understanding of your fellow players. Otherwise you will likely find one of us is not in the game for very much longer.
The half celestial effortlessly casts a spell that brings an invisible shield in front of him and readies himself to respond appropriately to anything that may appear.
You seem to be under the delusion that all of us are as stupid and munchkined as you. I'd like to point out that regular (non-cheating) characters don't have saves through the roof.
As a general idea, you shouldn't be able to beat your own saves without trying. Otherwise everything else will too.
The half-celestial, having finished reading, hands the note to the Astral Deva. "It looks reasonable enough to me."
Lyrillon's gaze softens for a moment and he looks at Amarra. In a much calmer and more civil tone of voice than he had before, the high elf continues. "I will not believe that the curator would have been silly enough to send us aid in the form of two drow without giving them some way to prove their story. She is much too smart for that. So, I ask again, can you prove that she was the one who sent you?"
As the drow comes closer Lyrillon becomes slightly uneasy. As she approaches him he becomes more tense and more ready to defend himself or attack an enemy at will. "Well, if you were truly sent by the curator then I am willing to put aside our difference for now," he says, though he does not sound too happy about the prospect. "However, before we can do that, I will need some assurance that you are not lying," he adds, eyes narrowing skeptically.