I think the Gestalt rules said that only one of the two classes could be a spellcaster. I'll try to work something out with a Barb or Fighter. Failing that, I may opt to build a different character altogether. I hope to come up with something within 24h.
The APG Cavalier *isn't* a spellcaster.
OK, so Natara is going to take interaction skills. I want her to be a linguist.
Are there any feats/traits applicible to humans that improve linguist and language aquisition?
I found a Gnome trait and a Tengu ability that do so, but neither apply to Natara.
Trait: Etymologist (Gnome, Social) allows Gnomes only (as per RAW) +1 on Linguistics, +1 bonus language and Linguistics is always class.
Tengu: Special Ability: Gifted Linguist: +4 racial bonus on Linguistics, and learn 2 languages rater than one per point in linguistics.
So, in lieu of finding any other option Lost Gamer, could the Trait Adopted cover that Tengu ability? Such a use would require your permission, since Adopted refers to a Race Trait rather than a Racial Ability. It would cover the Gnome Trait, but make for a weird change in her background story. ;)
An alternate option would be creating the following feat/trait:
Linguist:
As Trait: Due to natural ability you can learn 2 languages per point in linguistics instead of the normal one. Linguistics is always class for you.
As a Feat: Same but add +1 or +2 to linguistics as well.
Sorry I wasn't clear, I was referring to the proposal of dualing my char to cleric/oracle.
So far I'm thinking crossbowman or archer fighter. The former gets to add dex to damage, and the latter gets to ignore AOO earlier. Still crunching the numbers...
It was (Cleric OR Oracle) AND something else.
Guess I was not as Clear as I thought I was in writing it.
Ok, I think I finally settled on the crunch :) Dropped the Heretic archetype and picked a Mobile Fighter instead. Swapped Str and Dex. Looks like I'll end up as an enhanced version of Ranger :)
Stats are in the profile and I'm mostly ready to go.
Sorry I wasn't clear, I was referring to the proposal of dualing my char to cleric/oracle.
So far I'm thinking crossbowman or archer fighter. The former gets to add dex to damage, and the latter gets to ignore AOO earlier. Still crunching the numbers...
It was (Cleric OR Oracle) AND something else.
Guess I was not as Clear as I thought I was in writing it.
Now that I think about it this one is also not clear in a certain view of words.
I'll go by example
(Cleric+Fighter) or (Oracle+Fighter)
Ok, so I solved the Lingusitics issue; Cosmopolitan and Skill Focus.
I should have the character done by tonight.
Would you mind me testing this ARG playtest sample race?
OK, so here's a draft without equipment:
Notes: the * after the Cha score indicates where I placed my human race bonus, anything marked [f] is from a feat, [t] from a trait and [bl] my sorcerer bloodline. I'm going for the extra spells racial Favored Class option, with your permission. The [?] after light armor is to ask if I lose the Ninja armor prof due to the sorc not having any armor. The Gestalt line is to note which class provides that option.
Name: Natara Kaijitsu
Class: Gestalt Ninja/Sorcerer Age: 18 Align: NG
STR 10 (+0) Race: Human Level: 1 Fort: +3 = +1 +0 +1 [t]
DEX 14 (+2) Hgt: 5' 1” Experience: --- (?k) Ref: +4 = +2 +2
CON 13 (+1) Wgt: ---# Hit points: 9 Will: +3 = +1 +2
INT 13 (+1) Hair: Auburn Melee: +0 BAB: +0 Init: +2
WIS 12 (+1) Eyes: Golden Missile: +2 CMB: +0 CMD: 12
CHA 17* (+3) Skin: Tian Armor class: -- Touch: -- FF: --
Starting stats: 20 pt buy: 15 [7]: 14 [5]: 13 [3]: 13 [3]: 12 [2]: 10 [0]
Race Features: +2 to stat (Cha), +1 feat at 1st, +1 skill rank/level, Favored Class: Sorcerer
Traits: Caravan Guard [campaign: Sandru], Resilient
Languages: Common +1 [int] +2 [f] + 1 [sk]: Common, Draconic, Tian, Ulfen, Varisian
Class Features:
Gestalt: HD [d8/Ninja]; Skill Ranks [8+ int mod/Ninja]; BaB [Ninja]; Fort [Sorcerer]; Ref [Ninja], Will [Sorcerer]
Sorcerer [Gold Dragon Bloodline]: Bloodline Powers [Claws: 1d4x2], Cantrips, Eschew Materials, Spells Known [0th: 4; 1st: 2], Spells/day: 1st: 4 (3+ 1 [cha])
Ninja: Poison Use, Sneak Attack +1d6
Feats: 1st: Cosmopolitan, Skill Focus [Linguistics]
Skills: 10 [8 +1 (int) + 1 (human)]
1 Bluff [cha+3] (+3) +7-
1 Diplomacy [cha+3] (+3) +7-
1 Disable Device [dex+2] (+3) +6-
1 Disguise [cha+3] (+3) +7-
1 Intimidate [cha+3] (+3) +7-
1 Knowledge (Local) [int+1] (+3) +5-
1 Knowledge (Nobility) [int+1] (+3) +5-
1 Linguistics [int+1] (+3) [+3f] +8
1 Perception [wis+1] (+3) +5-
1 Spellcraft [int+1] (+3) +5-
Skill List: Acrobatics, Appraise, Bluff, Climb, Craft [all], Diplomacy, Disable Device, Disguise, Escape Artist, Fly, Heal [bl], Intimidate, Knowledge [arcana, geography [f], history [f], local, nobility], Linguistics, Perception, Perform [all], Profession, Sense Motive, Sleight of Hand, Spellcraft, Stealth, Survival [t], Swim, Use Magic Device
Weapon Proficiencies: all simple weapons, plus kama, katana, kusarigama, nunchuku, sai, shortbow, short sword, shuriken, siangham, wakizashi
Armor Proficiencies: light armor [?]; no shields
Spells Known: 0th: 5 (4 + 1 [fc]); 1st: 2
0th: Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Light, Mage Hand, Read Magic
1st: Comprehend Languages, Mage Armor
Oh, and this is my first PBP, so...how do I roll dice?
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Would you mind me testing this ARG playtest sample race?
Sorry answer is on the other page. The answer is no but you could play a race from the Bestairy(1 or 2) if it comes with a good background.
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just type [ dice ]...roll here...[ /dice ] no spaces
And you get a roll. They seem to change if you edit or perview the post a lot so watch out for that.
OK, here is Sir Alfric, The Green Knight.
Just a thumbnail sketch, personality and background later.
Ok...nice first roll, as well. ;)
Oh, and this is my first PBP, so...how do I roll dice?
Do you know how to make an alias?
Would you mind me testing this ARG playtest sample race?Sorry answer is on the other page. The answer is no but you could play a race from the Bestairy(1 or 2) if it comes with a good background.
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found it, It was a small part of a larger post.
And fair enough.going with Ninja/Fighter(two-weapon)
Oh, and this is my first PBP, so...how do I roll dice?Do you know how to make an alias?
No, that was going to be my next question.
First create a character alias.
A character alias is like another ID on the forums for PBP games.
To create an alias;
1)right click on account at the top (so you don't loose this page),
2)sign in
3)in "Messageboard Aliases" click on "Create new messageboard alias"
4)put in the alias' name in alias name field
5)under avatar image, click change, select an avatar that matches the character concept as close as possible and click on it.
6)click on "submit changes" and the alias is created, but is blank.
7)in "Messageboard Aliases" you'll now see your new character alias, click on it and you'll be taken to the profile page,
8)click on create profile and fill it in will all the needed data, you can use Anna above as a template, just click on her name.
Hope the above post helps.
Lost Gamer
Do you allow the tiefling customization system from Council of thieves?
Data is here
Going over numbers And I got to make some hard choices on stats and what stats get upped every 4th level.
It happens when Gestalt characters are made.
OK, I got the character alias stated. Then my hubby cam home early with a nasty migraine - and Skyrim. I will not be available tonight til after 9pm eastern.
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Sorry hughcares but there is not. I might have room in my Skull & Shackles game for another player though.
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Azure_Zero you can play a tiefling if you wish not sure about the custom rules let me know what you wish to change from the bestairy right up.
Just don't want to let in to may non-core rules if I can help it. But I have always thought races from the bestiary should have the same alternate racial features like those the base races get from the APG.
Refer Here, It lists CoT Tiefling varients
Going with Rakshasa-Spawn stats (But I'll refer to it as Succubus touched)
Swap out the Spell-Like Ability + Fiendish Sorcery(tossing in extra racial) for +2WIS, +2CHA
Look at Variant Tiefling Abilities table.
I'll be leaving for work soon, won't be back til evening.
Ok, so here's the final version of Natara's story. I should have her equipment up on the profile by Sunday night.
Background:
Natara's father was a young Tian boy 'rescued' after the storm of 4687 by Ulfen raiders. He was ~14 and amnesiac. First held as a slave, he was purchased and freed by the famous Ulfen Skald Tore Alvisson, who discovered in the boy a remarkable bardic talent. Tore adopted the boy, naming him Hiro Toresson.
During performance, Hiro met Naoki Hattori, the only child of Hasashi Hattori, a Tian-Min exile living in the Jade Quarter of Kalsgard. Naoki was also a Bard and ultimately they fell in love with each other. Hiro and Naoki were married in 4692 and their only child, Natara, was born the next year. Tore, Hiro, and Naoki were all slain in feud triggered by an odd incident during a performance in 4700 (GM option if it was due to Oni agents).
After their deaths, Natara was raised by her grandfather Hasashi, who taught her the history of her mother's clan. She was to learn that the Hattori family were ninjas, once in the service of a royal Minkai clan, the Amatatsus. While a few of the Hattoris had accompanied the Amatatus into exile, most remained in Minkai to cover the family's flight and to send for them if the situation improved. Forty years ago, disaster had struck the family, as they were discovered and nearly destroyed by other ninja agents of the Oni of the Five Storms. Those remaining had fled Minkai, and of them Hasashi was the only one to reach Avistan. While in Kalsgard, Hasashi had married a young woman of mixed Varisian/Ulfen descent, who had died in childbirth. With Natara the only one of his bloodline left, Hasashi began training her in his clan's traditions. After Hasashi's recent death (possibly at the hands of Oni agents), Natara was contacted by Madam Kawaoh, who had finally learned that the items she bought from the raiders so long ago came from Natara's father. Carved into the hilt of the wakzashi she held was the name Toshi Kaijitsu. Now knowing her father's true name, she has decided to seek others of her family. Equipping herself with the small inheritance that was all she had from her parents, she hired onto a Varisian caravan as a translator and general hand. Ironically, the caravan she hired onto while traveling south turned out to belong to Sandru Vhiski, a close friend of her new-found cousin Ameiko Kaijitsu.
Appearance:
Natara is of average height, 5'4”, with Tian features and skin tone, golden eyes that reflect her Sorcerous bloodline and deep red hair.
Personality:
Natara is normally a quiet person, fascinated by languages and cautious about relationships. She's lost so many people that she doesn't trust easily. Still young, she will develop her combat abilities as the adventure unfolds. She knows she's not strong or well trained for offense at this time, so currently, her tactics will be to attempt to negotiate, the fall back and blast from the rear if or when negotiations fail.
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Moving this up to keep in people's minds.
In the interest of cordination, I worked out this list of skills and abilities recommended for carvan jobs:Suggested Skills: at least one character with at least one rank in:
Profession (baker, brewer, cook, fisherman, gardener, innkeeper, or tavern keeper)
Handle Animal or Profession (driver)
Perform [any]
Knowledge (geography)
Heal
Survival
Bluff, Diplomacy, or Profession (merchant)
Craft (carpentry) or Profession (engineer or wainwright)Suggested Abilities: at least one character with the ability to:
cast spells of any type
cast divination spellsAnd at least one character with a base attack bonus of +1
I like the two characters so far. Will be checking soon and starting RP. I am reading the first pdf now so bear with me please.
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hughcares I had a drop out in this: Game if you like please slide over and post up to dot it and then we will see about getting you a character in play.
[ooc: testing new alias]
Natara is waiting nervously outside the Rusty Dragon for Shandru, who has promised to introduce her to Ameiko.
[description: She's wearing green hakama pants patterned in gold, silver, and copper with a matching vest over a gold-colored long-sleeved shirt tied just below her breasts, patterned in green, copper and silver. Her long dark-red hair is worn in three braids; one long one reaching mid-back and two side braids framing her face and reaching to her shoulders, each tied at the ends with metal bands of patterned gold, silver, and copper. She has matching armbands on her lower arms. She is also wearing two Varisian scarves in the same pattern as the pants and vest. One is tied loosely around her throat and the other wound around her head. The pants are tied at the waist with an obi-like scarf matching the shirt. Thrust into the sash are her katana and wakizashi. Under the vest she's wearing an adventurer's sash in leather died green to match the pants and with the same style of gold, silver and copper designs. In spite of the hair color, she's obviously of Tian desent; in fact, to those who know Ameiko, there *is* a resemblance.]
Thinks: It's been a *long* trip. Ok, so meeting my cousin can't be worse than translating for White Estrid in front of her... pet.
[general note: the scarf around her neck is the reinforced one and the obi/sash the pocketed scarf]
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Getting a post together for characters they seem spread out.
Sir Alfric, The Green Knight half-elf Green Knight 1 [cavalier(order of the shield/ranger(guide)]
Radko Vladek human Pilgrim of Pharasma 1 [fighter(mobile fighter)/inquisitor]
Natara Kaijitsu human Shinobi 1 [(ninja/sorcerer(gold dragon bloodline)]
Just need Azure_Zero's teifling ?? 1 [ninja/fighter(two weapons)]
Heading off to work look for an IC tonight. :)
Will also preview characters in greater depth.
Most weekdays I can post up to 2pm eastern, then not again until after 9pm eastern. Weekends after 9pm is best.
Between those times I'm either running for my hubby or he's hogging the computer playing Skyrim.
Depending on how my new birthday present (which is set to arrive on the 17th) works, those times may improve. Hubby is getting me a Kindle Fire. I'm not sure if I can post to message boards with it, but if so... ;)
Got all, but the equipment done.
(Got weight vs gold cost crunching for equipment.)
Done
[ooc: sorry folks, but I have a nasty sore throat and I'm on NyQuil. See you in the morning.]
:: When Sandru comes to the door she swallows nervously and follows him to a table where several people are sitting. She doesn't pay much attention to the others at first, her eyes are on her cousin. ::
:: makes the proper bow to the head of the family::
"Greetings, Lady Kaijitsu. It would seem that we are cousins. I'm honored to finally meet the head of my father's family."
:: while waiting for Ameiko's response, she will surreptitously study the remaining people at the table, seeing firstly an elderly Varisian woman wearing the holy symbol of Desna [who must be the Koya Mvashti Sandru mentioned] seated next to a young elven woman who fits Shandru's description of Shalelu Andosana. ::
GAME is on. Tabs are above.
Azure_Zero your character isn't gestalt. You mentioned levels in monk, do you wish to play a ninja/monk then?
Will be moving character checking to Discussion thread over the next couple days.
Sorry that is a piece from an earlier character that got used as a template for this one.
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:: When Sandru comes to the door she swallows nervously and follows him to a table where several people are sitting. She doesn't pay much attention to the others at first, her eyes are on her cousin. ::
:: makes the proper bow to the head of the family::
"Greetings, Lady Kaijitsu. It would seem that we are cousins. I'm honored to finally meet the head of my father's family."
:: while waiting for Ameiko's response, she will surreptitously study the remaining people at the table, seeing firstly an elderly Varisian woman wearing the holy symbol of Desna [who must be the Koya Mvashti Sandru mentioned] seated next to a young elven woman who fits Shandru's description of Shalelu Andosana. ::
Is this your IC fluff?? Sorry if it is a little confusing but the this Gameplay is where the game is being played. After we get started we will hardly use this thread much.
Also can find tabs at the top of this page. :)
:: When Sandru comes to the door she swallows nervously and follows him to a table where several people are sitting. She doesn't pay much attention to the others at first, her eyes are on her cousin. ::
:: makes the proper bow to the head of the family::
"Greetings, Lady Kaijitsu. It would seem that we are cousins. I'm honored to finally meet the head of my father's family."
:: while waiting for Ameiko's response, she will surreptitously study the remaining people at the table, seeing firstly an elderly Varisian woman wearing the holy symbol of Desna [who must be the Koya Mvashti Sandru mentioned] seated next to a young elven woman who fits Shandru's description of Shalelu Andosana. ::
Is this your IC fluff?? Sorry if it is a little confusing but the this Gameplay is where the game is being played. After we get started we will hardly use this thread much.
Also can find tabs at the top of this page. :)
Oops. Sorry, I'm new at this. I'll copy/paste the post to Gameplay then.