Monk's belt [Archive] - Wizards Community

Monk's belt [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Arvagor
10-11-06, 11:55 PM Interesting ruling from the Sage in the latest issue of Dragon (#349):Does a monk's belt (Dungeon Master's Guide, 248) grant a nonmonk wearer his Wisdom bonus to AC?
Yes. Note, however, that the wearer only gains the AC bonus when unarmored and unencumbered, since the belt clearly states that "this AC bonus functions just like the monk's AC bonus."
I say 'interesting' because, if this make it into the FAQ (and I can't see why it wouldn't), it goes against one of the LGCS FAQ questions that has been around since version 2.0 of that document (if not earlier):
Q: Does the monk’s belt from the Dungeon Master’s Guide v.3.5 allow me to add my wisdom score to my armor class?
A: No. The belt grants +1 AC bonus from the monk chart in the Player’s Handbook v.3.5. It does not grant the Wisdom bonus to armor class.
Japangirl
10-12-06, 03:20 AM It wouldn't be the first time the FAQ contradicted itself :-/.
Iswald
10-12-06, 09:55 AM The Sage is just one of many examples of Peter's Principle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%27s_Principle).
Arvagor
10-12-06, 03:29 PM It wouldn't be the first time the FAQ contradicted itself :-/.Then I don't think you read my post correctly. In no way would the Sage Advice ruling contradict the (D&D) FAQ, because there are no rulings in that FAQ about monk's belts. My point was simply an observation that the FAQ would contradict what has been an LG house rule since version 2.0 of the LGCS

The Sage is just one of many examples of Peter's Principle.So you're saying that Andy Collins, one of the game's designers, doesn't have the competency to answer rules questions? ;)
Iswald
10-12-06, 10:58 PM So you're saying that Andy Collins, one of the game's designers, doesn't have the competency to answer rules questions? ;)

Well, gee, just look at the answers he gives. I don't have to say anything.
ShinAkuma2
10-12-06, 11:49 PM Obviously, LG uses a different rule from standard D&D. It's a different type of campaign, and as such uses some different rules.

It's not a "mistake". It's intentional, just like LG ignoring the Polymorph/Wild Shape errata-fiasco.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Arvagor 10-11-06, 11:55 PM	Interesting ruling from the Sage in the latest issue of Dragon (#349):Does a monk's belt (Dungeon Master's Guide, 248) grant a nonmonk wearer his Wisdom bonus to AC? Yes. Note, however, that the wearer only gains the AC bonus when unarmored and unencumbered, since the belt clearly states that "this AC bonus functions just like the monk's AC bonus." I say 'interesting' because, if this make it into the FAQ (and I can't see why it wouldn't), it goes against one of the LGCS FAQ questions that has been around since version 2.0 of that document (if not earlier): Q: Does the monk’s belt from the Dungeon Master’s Guide v.3.5 allow me to add my wisdom score to my armor class? A: No. The belt grants +1 AC bonus from the monk chart in the Player’s Handbook v.3.5. It does not grant the Wisdom bonus to armor class.
Japangirl 10-12-06, 03:20 AM	It wouldn't be the first time the FAQ contradicted itself :-/.
Iswald 10-12-06, 09:55 AM	The Sage is just one of many examples of Peter's Principle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter%27s_Principle).
Arvagor 10-12-06, 03:29 PM	It wouldn't be the first time the FAQ contradicted itself :-/.Then I don't think you read my post correctly. In no way would the Sage Advice ruling contradict the (D&D) FAQ, because there are no rulings in that FAQ about monk's belts. My point was simply an observation that the FAQ would contradict what has been an LG house rule since version 2.0 of the LGCS The Sage is just one of many examples of Peter's Principle.So you're saying that Andy Collins, one of the game's designers, doesn't have the competency to answer rules questions? ;)
Iswald 10-12-06, 10:58 PM	So you're saying that Andy Collins, one of the game's designers, doesn't have the competency to answer rules questions? ;) Well, gee, just look at the answers he gives. I don't have to say anything.
ShinAkuma2 10-12-06, 11:49 PM	Obviously, LG uses a different rule from standard D&D. It's a different type of campaign, and as such uses some different rules. It's not a "mistake". It's intentional, just like LG ignoring the Polymorph/Wild Shape errata-fiasco.