How my Shield Sparkles so (Inactive)

Game Master TheNine

As the stated final decision nears, our final roster of decisions is 11 characters in contention, representing:

Alignment: 4 LG, 4 CG, 2 N, 1 undeclared

Gender: 2 female, 8 male, 1 genderfluid

Ancestry: 1 dwarf, 1 half-elf, 1 half-orc, 1 halfling, 4 humans, 1 ifrit (mostly human), 2 tieflings

And almost no Class overlap (save for the oracle/cleric and the full cleric):

I have to say, I've never before seen a recruitment with so little class overlap and such a wide race distribution.

2 melee noncasters (rogue, swashbuckler)

Not sure I'd call the rogue 'melee' since he isn't full BAB. Boram is more of a 'skill monkey' and it looks like the only character with the ability to disable magical traps...

Just sayin' :)

Ragnar is probably more dangerous at (albeit short) range then in melee. Them icicles are very very nasty.

I consider most rogues to be strikers, especially with their high burst-damage potential. Most of the ways to achieve reliable sneak attack tend to close the gap between 3/4 BaB and Full BaB. Yes, rogues are skill monkeys, but I was just applying a schema to differentiate the characters and demonstrate the diversity of builds. Most of us have some ability to function in combat and non-combat scenarios, and in combat to function in melee and at range. But yes, all valid points.

Some rogues are built for combat, and fulfill the striker role nicely. Others are not. That's the problem with working from classes and not build plans. You have to make assumptions.

The issue, in my mind, is whether you regret making assumptions or you think you haven't made any.

Edit: That being said, I generally assume a Rogue built with TWF is looking to be a serious contributor in combat.

Edit: That being said, I generally assume a Rogue built with TWF is looking to be a serious contributor in combat.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Could be...

Everyone makes assumptions. I looked (briefly) at what people indicated in their character sheets and made a judgment call in an attempt to provide something potentially helpful and/or interesting.

It WAS helpful, and definitely interesting.

@Poly
I really like your writeups and summaries, thanks a lot!

Blizzard bloodline is probably a bit busted and could use some toning down. Clearly written by someone who wanted to have a throwing build that works right off the box, and kind of overdid it.
It kind of gets 3 free feats at level 1 (precise shot, point blank shot, implied quick draw since making new icicles is a free action and you thus wont need quick draw), and the icicles start at an enchantment level of +1. They will eventually be outscaled by actual tailor made weapons (no way I see to add any actual weapon enchantments to them, like f.e. seeking, shock, whatever but you also dont need returning), but under EITR, you invest one feat (rapid shot) and suddenly are a very credibly ranged combatant.

Everyone makes assumptions. I looked (briefly) at what people indicated in their character sheets and made a judgment call in an attempt to provide something potentially helpful and/or interesting.

Yes, but not everyone defends their assumptions instead of accepting correction from the creator.

My edit even acknowledged that I would have made the same assumption, well before your reply. Learn to accept input that isn't just praise. It is a massively important skill.

Gosh folks, I didn't mean to start a difficult discussion.

Like Anduriel I do appreciate polyfrequencies overview. Both hustonj and polyfrequencies are right, Boram intends to hamstring pretty much anything he can.

My post was meant to be a light-hearted way of pointing out that Boram is the only one with the ability to disable magical traps ergo you all desperately want him with you no matter where you fall on the overview. Not to be critical of the overview or anyone else's posts or styles.

I think Gundran could disable all kinds of traps. It's just a more dangerous prospect for him as he has to use his face.

You are curiously familiar with my face looks like it does. On the other hand, my face has its uses. I once succussfully bluffed people to think I am a rock.

The Gm stated he'd have a decision, hopefully, by the 30th. Here's hoping we'll know soon! The anticipation is killing me!

Sorry lost power last night and was busy all day.. will post decisions tomorrow in the afternoon

I've made some elaborations on this character's background and motivations. Obviously there are many gaps to fill, but like many others I like to leave some holes to fill during the actual game.

Added a plot hook policy as well, Ragnar is in practice really eager to jump at anything you would expect a normal adventurer to jump at.

I wouldn’t call me ‘complete’ *sweatdrop*
I haven’t gotten to background and motive. -_-
Need to do finish equipment too.

Amrus Draldronga,D'witt Hirshue,Anduriel Silverthorn,Elann Amuel, Boram the Burglar feel free to post in the discussion channel. first gameplay post will be up tonight.

Man there were a lot of good charectors and energy here wish i had the bandwidth to take everyone. If folks end up dropping out will be in contact with you all again.

Very cool, thanks 'TheNine' looking forwards to playing with you all.

The game thread is open, but the discussion thread doesn't seem to be yet.

fixing that now.. man that was quick :P

and up for real this time

Good Luck everyone!

Happy gaming, all!

Have a good game folks!

Thank you! Looking forward to it!

Have fun!

I finally typed up a quick little background/motivation. It’s not long and detailed. But it’s a starting point and at least a quick glance at what made him the way he is. Hope it’s enough for now.

D’witt is now a second generation Silver Shield. Adopted as a baby by a human and a dwarf, his human mother was a member of the Shields while his dwarven mother worked a forge. He was loved an cared for by them both. Sadly, as is can happen, his human mother was lost in battle. He never blamed the Shields, instead it drove him to become one himself and live up to her memory. His dwarven mother did not blame them either, supporting her son in his decision.
Growing up by his mother’s forge, D’witt learned about smithing and fine metal work. He showed a knack for clockwork and the mechanical. When he discovered firearms, he became fascinated with them and wanted to learn everything he could about them.
With his mother in the forge most days, D’witt also learned how to cook and clean, to help his mother. He enjoys cooking greatly and is happy to cook for friends. Between the kitchen and learning about gunpowder, it was an easy step to playing with alchemical kits.
Both his mothers were always quick to smile and encourage his love of discovering new thing.

Just realized I hadn’t settled on an age. What would be the youngest the Shields would except?

Probably old enough to be able to actually wield a weapon and nor have a parent show up to drag you home