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epifreak 01-10-08, 08:07 PM

Hey, all. I'm considering implementing an occasional D&D arena setup around my apartment. and was looking for input from those who have done this before. Basically, my setup is this. Before character creation, we'll roll 1d20 to determine the level of play. Once that is decided, we will roll to determine what random restriction will be in play. Once we get to the battling, we'll probably roll to determine field conditions. What issues tend to come up often with arena battles? I've already accounted for buffs (anything with a duration greater to or equal to 1 min/level can already be on before the battle starts. No buff round, though; once initiative is rolled, combat starts.) What else is likely to come up? I'm also looking for more random restrictions. So far, I have 32, and I'd like to get to at least 50 to facilitate a d% roll. Restrictions: 1. Must have some caster levels 2. Melee must be primary offense 3. Martial ranged must be primary offense 4. No magic or psionics 5. Must have some form of arcane casting 6. Must have some form of divine casting 7. Must have some form of manifesting 8. Must be undead 9. No PH races 10. PH races only 11. Must be a double threat (casting/martial, arcane/divine, arcane/psionic, etc.) 12. Must have a level adjusted race with a LA greater than or equal to 3 13. Must have dragon type. 14. Must be good. 15. Must be evil. 16. Must be lawful. 17. Must be chaotic. 18. Gestalt build 19. Core only. 20. Reroll twice. 21. No LA allowed. 22. Anything goes (within reason, no pun-pun, hulking hurler, etc.) 23. No primary caster classes allowed. (no sorc/wiz/cleric/psion, but paladin, ranger, etc. are okay) 24. Must have giant type. 25. Must be a monstrous humanoid. 26. Must have outsider type. 27. No arcane 28. Single class only. 29. Build must have at least 3 classes. 30. No flight. 31. No divine 32. No psionic Any thoughts on other restrictions that I could include would be greatly appreciated. Obviously a few of these won't work at extremely low levels (LA 3+ in an ECL 1 build), so if that comes up, I'll just re-roll the restriction until I get something playable. Anyway, thanks in advance for all your thoughts and ideas. I've never done anything like this before, so I thought I'd consult you guys first to see what I should consider.