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![]() So I got on a role with some no standard fantasy races. Though there are some obvious parallels that happen I wanted to create something entirely new. So I tried to make replacements for all the core races. So I guess this is Deathnought's additional races. There is more lore to most of them then what I have posted here. I included some lore/inspiration in the spoiler tabs so this post isn't thirty miles long. I will continue to work on them and hopefully add some racial feat, alternate racial traits, and racial archetypes. And if you have any suggestions please do, I hope compile this into a campaign setting at some point. Name: Kursan’Tan
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I took a lot of inspiration from Bigfoot and Wookies on these guys. I wanted a race that was strong and hard to bring down. The would live in the woods and were constantly at fighting or enslaved by the rest of the world. They have a good relationship with the Okari as the Kursan’Tan rely on trees for building materials and for shelter. They are warriors with little interest in magic though it does exist. They have a code of honor that forbids the use of claws during combat (like Wookie Madclaws). This sort of Exile would be a great way to get the individuals out on adventures and away from the pretty isolationist nature of the Kursan’Tan. Name: Eleehan
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These are based on merfolk I saw on a Discovery Channel “documentary” and the Woioko from Starfinder. They are humanoids who evolved from dolphin like creatures. They split their time on land and sea as land is safe for the young but are largely adapted to water still. I am planning on having or adding some alternate racial traits to indicate more Deepborn who are adapted almost entirely to water and Marshborn which are more geared toward land. They are a very agreeable race and like conversing with other races. They are still evolving into a land based sentient species so they are a little slow in the thinky bits. Name: Okari
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I wanted some kind of non fey plant species. They are very conservative and are very plodding kind of like Ents from LotR but smaller. They enjoy scholarship and magic as the priorities within their society. They also have a strong connection to the dead as seeds for these guys are planted on the graves of other sentient species. The seed pulls traits from the body of the deceased and from the parents genetics. They have similar reproductive systems to mammals and when they die a tree will generally grow and house the spirit of the deceased Okari. Name: Avnavi
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I wanted to make some kind of Elf type race that was more violent and hardier and flip the tables more. They live in the desert and have red skin. They also an extra set of canines that is indicative of their largely meat diet. They also like swords. Like a lot. Every Avnavi that stay with in one of their many desert strong holds has to join the military in someway. Once their training is complete they often forge their own swords. They warred over land with the Kursan’Tan long ago and would sometimes kidnap them to keep as slaves for the mines that Avnavian towns are often built around. In a peace treaty some thousand years ago the Avnavi gave up the practice and start using bred for purpose mining beatles. Animosity still exists. Name: Vorrill
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I liked the idea of grey skinned humans for some reason. And from that I started to think about culture and why they would have grey skin and I thought of Caves. I’m not entirely sure where I got the idea of for strong voice other than that their culture is based primarily around singing. Most if not all Vorrill have near perfect pitch by the time they reach adulthood. But yeah they are grey skinned humans who have black white or red hair. Eye colors are Yellow, Red, And Violet. They stand about two inches taller than average humans. Name: Kith Mal
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I wanted a curious and personable race who could easily step into the traveling merchant or comic relief type character. They are similar to Khajiit of the Elder Scrolls world in that they don’t quite get the idea of personal property. Also I was writing down Ideas for races and one was just Cat Bird and thats what the Kith Mal originated out of. They are more like flying squirrels than anything else. These guys and the Gehll are probably the least thought out. Though I do like the idea of them being one of many breeds of kith that exist. They happen to have gained sentience though can reproduce with other breeds but that is frowned up on. Though like actual incest is fine. Name: Gehll
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They are chameleon people. They don’t like to talk to people and would rather hide than fight. I haven’t developed much more than that. **Disclaimer.** These races equal out to be around 11-12 RP in general. making them slightly stronger than their standard race counter parts. I can provide the points if I need to. This is the mostly a rough draft than anything else and I wanted some community help with this. I also have a friend who will likely illustrate these races for me. ![]()
![]() So I got on a role with some no standard fantasy races. Though there are some obvious parallels that happen I wanted to create something entirely new. So I tried to make replacements for all the core races. So I guess this is Deathnought's additional races. There is more lore to most of them then what I have posted here. I included some lore/inspiration in the spoiler tabs so this post isn't thirty miles long. I will continue to work on them and hopefully add some racial feat, alternate racial traits, and racial archetypes. And if you have any suggestions please do, I hope compile this into a campaign setting at some point. Name: Kursan’Tan
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I took a lot of inspiration from Bigfoot and Wookies on these guys. I wanted a race that was strong and hard to bring down. The would live in the woods and were constantly at fighting or enslaved by the rest of the world. They have a good relationship with the Okari as the Kursan’Tan rely on trees for building materials and for shelter. They are warriors with little interest in magic though it does exist. They have a code of honor that forbids the use of claws during combat (like Wookie Madclaws). This sort of Exile would be a great way to get the individuals out on adventures and away from the pretty isolationist nature of the Kursan’Tan. Name: Eleehan
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These are based on merfolk I saw on a Discovery Channel “documentary” and the Woioko from Starfinder. They are humanoids who evolved from dolphin like creatures. They split their time on land and sea as land is safe for the young but are largely adapted to water still. I am planning on having or adding some alternate racial traits to indicate more Deepborn who are adapted almost entirely to water and Marshborn which are more geared toward land. They are a very agreeable race and like conversing with other races. They are still evolving into a land based sentient species so they are a little slow in the thinky bits. Name: Okari
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I wanted some kind of non fey plant species. They are very conservative and are very plodding kind of like Ents from LotR but smaller. They enjoy scholarship and magic as the priorities within their society. They also have a strong connection to the dead as seeds for these guys are planted on the graves of other sentient species. The seed pulls traits from the body of the deceased and from the parents genetics. They have similar reproductive systems to mammals and when they die a tree will generally grow and house the spirit of the deceased Okari. Name: Avnavi
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I wanted to make some kind of Elf type race that was more violent and hardier and flip the tables more. They live in the desert and have red skin. They also an extra set of canines that is indicative of their largely meat diet. They also like swords. Like a lot. Every Avnavi that stay with in one of their many desert strong holds has to join the military in someway. Once their training is complete they often forge their own swords. They warred over land with the Kursan’Tan long ago and would sometimes kidnap them to keep as slaves for the mines that Avnavian towns are often built around. In a peace treaty some thousand years ago the Avnavi gave up the practice and start using bred for purpose mining beatles. Animosity still exists. Name: Vorrill
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I liked the idea of grey skinned humans for some reason. And from that I started to think about culture and why they would have grey skin and I thought of Caves. I’m not entirely sure where I got the idea of for strong voice other than that their culture is based primarily around singing. Most if not all Vorrill have near perfect pitch by the time they reach adulthood. But yeah they are grey skinned humans who have black white or red hair. Eye colors are Yellow, Red, And Violet. They stand about two inches taller than average humans. Name: Kith Mal
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I wanted a curious and personable race who could easily step into the traveling merchant or comic relief type character. They are similar to Khajiit of the Elder Scrolls world in that they don’t quite get the idea of personal property. Also I was writing down Ideas for races and one was just Cat Bird and thats what the Kith Mal originated out of. They are more like flying squirrels than anything else. These guys and the Gehll are probably the least thought out. Though I do like the idea of them being one of many breeds of kith that exist. They happen to have gained sentience though can reproduce with other breeds but that is frowned up on. Though like actual incest is fine. Name: Gehll
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They are chameleon people. They don’t like to talk to people and would rather hide than fight. I haven’t developed much more than that. **Disclaimer.** These races equal out to be around 11-12 RP in general. making them slightly stronger than their standard race counter parts. I can provide the points if I need to. This is the mostly a rough draft than anything else and I wanted some community help with this. I also have a friend who will likely illustrate these races for me. ![]()
![]() avr wrote: If ideally you'd want something drawing from magus and psychic then either the mindblade magus archetype or the phantom blade spiritualist archetype might fit best. If you want a spellcaster who fights with a staff a staff magus might be best. If you want clearly less than jedi-tier magic then some sort of monk perhaps. I'm not a big Star Wars fan - can you provide any more detail to nail that down? To clarify he wouldnt be an obi won kenobi. He is throwing people around using the force he is letting it guide him and so he more. The quote in Rogue one that Chirrut says is "I am one with the force and the force is with me" as he sees himself as follower of the force and less a user of the force. So I guess maybe a monk would be the best. ![]()
![]() I have a lot of ideas floating in my head. Chirrut was my favorite character from Rogue One other than Alan Tudik's K2SO but I digress. Basically I want a spiritual character someone who sees the world as neither good or evil. But listens to the world around him to see the best course of action.
The DM is very flexible and would be willing to work with me on some of this I'm sure if I wanted to move around class features or other things like that. ![]()
![]() So Where are the androffans? So the Androffans predate the humans on Golarian. We have the Azlanti Star Empire. Surely the Androffa is unaffected, right? I'm curious as to whats happening there. Also who were the greater gods that put down the Shoal? Where are the Shoal now? I haven't played through module that they mentioned in but I did read about them on the Pathfinder Wiki ![]()
![]() avr wrote:
I’m not saying that these are the best combo of all time. I am just saying that they might be fun some of them I know would work like Living Shadow. But some or most I wasn’t going what would work the best. I appreciate the feed back though. Also to the level 30 thing I am really into the idea that after 20 you can continue playing and have it be thematic. I hope my lack of min/max ability didn’t offend you. ![]()
![]() So when I get stressed out I build characters and this semester has been particularly stressful. Here is a collection of gestalt class combos that I would like to play eventually. Some of these I think if mathed out could be really effective. Though some of them are MAD as hell. As a GM I try to play encourage people to choose flavor over min/maxing, though as character I try to balance the two. Anyway thats the backstory so here are combos feel free to add to, make suggestions, and let me know what you think. Beast Rider
Android Destroyer
Living Shadow
Eternal Flame
Black Bow
Living Suit
Hate Witch
Ragathiel’s Vengeance
Green Lantern Kinda
Relentless Combatant
True Warlock
Zoro
Urban Hunter
Red Hulk
[bHulk[/b]
Hawkeye
Roosevelt
Jonah
Ancient One
Holy Spektor
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![]() So when I get stressed out I build characters and this semester has been particularly stressful. Here is a collection of gestalt class combos that I would like to play eventually. Some of these I think if mathed out could be really effective. Though some of them are MAD as hell. As a GM I try to play encourage people to choose flavor over min/maxing, though as character I try to balance the two. Anyway thats the backstory so here are combos feel free to add to, make suggestions, and let me know what you think. Beast Rider
Android Destroyer
Living Shadow
Eternal Flame
Black Bow
Living Suit
Hate Witch
Ragathiel’s Vengeance
Green Lantern Kinda
Relentless Combatant
True Warlock
Zoro
Urban Hunter
Red Hulk
[bHulk[/b]
Hawkeye
Roosevelt
Jonah
Ancient One
Holy Spektor
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![]() HWalsh wrote:
Most people are used to Treant Monk guides as its kinda the standard for guides and formats. Though I do appreciate the idea you are going for as an art student and painter. ![]()
![]() So I just thinking about this. I have seen a lot of people praising Starfinder for its inclusivity and I would agree in that. A lot of people who play these sort of games... can be not as open minded. I mean you have some in every group but it seems in I've had some very not inclusive individuals. But thats not what I am here to talk about as I could write an essay on that kind of thing. Lashunta children under go a coming of age ritual in which they choose their, for lack of a better term, breed. This is due to their progression as a culture. I think thats really cool. This is cool because when they were initially introduced they were introduced as basically space Dwarves and space Elves. They are still kinda space elfish though now actual elves have taken over the role. The idea of sex and gender is really being challenged in this setting and I think thats really cool but there are times where I say to myself, "why does this matter?" I tend to play human males a lot but I like the richness of lore that the devs have been providing. The Core has just enough lore to get a game going but not much more and I think thats one thing that I am itching for more which is good because I know that there are a lot of you who feel the same. (Congrats they have us hooked.) Every corner of this universe seems to teem with life and I want to know more about them. It also leaves a lot of open-endedness for GMs to make up their own lore. So this post is all over and kind of a dumpster fire but I don't have anyone to talk to about this in person. I just want to discuss this new game I'm so excited to play. ![]()
![]() Gilfalas wrote:
I really like this. It hurts my brain a little but I like it. But it is said that Torag is now watching over or standing guard over golarian as if were going to be given back or something is coming to find that planet. Like WHY Torag? Why the Dwarven god? Why didn't more stay? Iomedae Who grew up there, or someone like that? He is the god of protection so I am not surprised. Just a few thoughts that I thought of. ![]()
![]() David_B wrote:
I liked that "too much" approach honestly. It really allowed for people play whatever they could dream of. Starfinder feels bare right now. Which is fine because it allows the community to really take apart the mechanics and put them back together again. Though I can't help but want more than what is out. Which I mean I think most of us are. But that's my opinion. I would second the ultimate equipment thing. Starfinder really feels item dependent so having more would only help give more option. Also as an illustrator i just want more art. I have never actually run anything but homebrew so I want a lot of fleshing-out of this solar system because I want to know what things look like because I feel like it is more important in THIS setting more than pathfinder. Aliens I just more diverse societies and stuff like that. Kinda like Sanghelios from Halo. ![]()
![]() A grenadier would be cool. or a like a super-soldier. Something like a cross between a Gunslinger and Alchemist. Using the bombs from the Alchemist class and the guntraining and combat focused skills of the gunslinger. So Something like a slayer archetype that gains guntraining at like 6th level and 12th level. Gains a grit pool using his Int. Uses talents to augment the bombs, and the bomb damage for sneak attack damage. ![]()
![]() As fast as possible post a theoretical gestalt two classes and a ten level prestige class for them to take after the two classes are done. Archetypes, 3.5 material, Dreamscarred press psionics and Path of War are welcome! I'll start! 20 Levels of Archer (Fighter), and Avenger (Vigilante) + 10 levels of Initiate of the way of bow = Clint Barton! Quickly! the world needs saving! ![]()
![]() This is kinda knit picky as most of qualms about the class have been discussed is that Aether which in my book should be the Arcane Bloodline of this class has to basically have Ammo. Unattended objects. While there is a lot I want to just hit. With the force of my characters inner being. Sorta like magic missile I guess without spell resistance. I think going Mono Elemental should also give you benefits like Ignoring Cover/miss chances to help improve its accuracy as you have dedicated yourself to it. While Mark I agree having the Expanded Elements is basically a must for the Elementals but an Aether Kineticist should be able to live without it and be just fine. I really like Aether as it reminds me of Biotics (Mass Effect) and the Force (Star Wars).
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![]() Okay, that sounds reasonable I will give them a look really cool and have been looking at the psychic warrior. I really like them but I am afraid of them being overpowered. Though I guess thats most third party things. But Psionics stuff seems balanced and I'll give them a read through when I get the chances. ![]()
![]() That makes sense to me. So I swapped out Abundant step for a Freedom of Movement like ability (With the caveat of having at least one Inua Point.) this hopefully synergizes well with fast movement. I have renamed Panache to Inua and at forth level gets something like Mystic Ki (a pool = to 1/2 level + Wis and an additional 2 every two levels) and Inua received at the first level is only equal to the Wisdom Modifier. I don't know hopefully that helps focus the class a bit. So hopefully if you want to take a look at it now I hope it looks cleaner. ![]()
![]() Yeah thank you Puna. I fixed the Saves giving them a Ref/Will good and Fort being not so good. I didn't go and add spell casting like I thought I thought I might. Just didn't seem to fit. To make up for the lack of fort I added Purity of Body and Diamond Body to it as well as Abundant Step, Timeless Body, High Jump, and Fast Movement. I feel that they are far and stick to my idea of a Jedi/ Swordsinger. (Swordsingers from the Elder Scrolls Lore if you have any knowledge of them.) So thats where I am at right now. And Shaman, I have looked at the Psionic's stuff but I just can't get behind it. Its really kind just easier to me make a home brew class that functions off of already established core classes. And I like this, making up classes. Its cathartic in a way. ![]()
![]() Okay I'll work on it. And I agree with that idea of the it should probably be a full bab. But I feel like it will wind up functioning like a cross between an arcane ranger and a monk. Limited spell casting but what spells they can cast they do it well. And I guess after reading these suggestions I have a little to think about. I will be using the Swashbuckler as a base idea for deeds and ki like powers. But have three good saves and some minor casting abilities. Okay so basically I am going to mix a swashbuckler and monk together, with the Swash being the primary and Monk being secondary. And I guess the Magus as a tertiary. So yeah that does sound like the idea wanted, being a Sword Play Mystic. I will make another post updating what features will be moving over from the monk. ![]()
![]() Puna'chong wrote:
Basically I am looking for a monk that specializes in swordplay. The dueling sword seemed perfect for that. And flurries are what I want. And I wanted them to mechanically feel like a medieval Jedi. Using its ki for the manipulation of things and those around the character. The Flurry is part of being a monk. So thats what I wanted. if that makes any sense. ![]()
![]() So I made this up as I wanted to play a Jedi/Psionic's type character. I looked at trying to mix the into the Monk as best I could without compromising the Monk or overpowering it entirely. I looked at the Qinggong, Zen Archer, Weapon Adept, and the Ki Mystic Archetypes. Pulling things from all of them qualities that I felt were appropriate. Also help me figure out a cool name for this too. Feedback welcome because I want to keep it balanced as best as possible. Also not entirely sure if I wrote down everything I needed to so if you catch something lemme know.
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![]() I have been trying to make a class that made being an Arcane Archer less painful.
Hybrid for format HD: d8 BAB 3/4 Level 1: Bonus Feat, Cantrips,
So basically what I feel like its missing is something like Deeds, Bloodline Powers, or Judgement type things. Suggestions? And also I am going to build a custom spell list that adds some Ranger Spells into the list as well. So Halp I am trying my damnedest to make this balanced. Also the order in which the class abilities can be changed. So Yeah anything to help. ![]()
![]() Hoooolllyyy Crap... Well I was hoping that but while I understand how important Initiative is, I also like the idea of just outlasting your opponent is just as potent. I know this from fighting myself. Your opponent gets tired and makes mistakes. Especially if the Warpriest is Human. He will get Human Racial Feats that are... well frankly amazing. so I think with that I am going to say that the team has been decided on. ![]()
![]() Okay I looked at the oracles. This could be a viable option with the Lunar Mysteries.
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![]() Shasf wrote:
I am not sure my guess is either an arena or in a field somewhere. We haven't talked about it yet. And That sort of thing is cool but I don't feel like it fits in with the general theme of what I want. But thank you for the recommendation I have another character that I'd like this for. ![]()
![]() Dragonflyer1243 wrote:
That is incredible helpful! I love Warpriests as they tend to act like a divine energizer bunny. I played one once and He was the only one to consistently be at full health. Okay what would you recommend as far as races go for an Archer Priest?I am immediately Drawn to a Half-Elf sheerly if not completely for flavor. But beyond that I don't know. Also anyone have any cool names for a male Vishkanya that swings lighting fast with Katanas? Just for Flavor you know. ![]()
![]() Right now I am putting together a four man team to take on friend. All four have to be level 20 and decked out in full battle garb. So far I have a Two Weapon Warrior, Stalwart Defender, Slayer, and Scarred Witch Doctor. I am martial heavy I know but I am looking at picking up an Elven/Half Elven Spell Dance or Arcane Archer. My Two Weapon Warrior has the following
AC: 40
My Stalwart Defender has the Following.
Now here is my question I am planning on running a Witch (Specifically a Scarred Witch Doctor) with the Eldritch Heritage Feat Tree taking the Orc blood line to help with survivability and buffing of the team. I would include more but I don't have her done just yet. So suggestions are more than welcome. Second issue is I don't know if keep I should keep with my theme of Martial Power or pick up a secondary spell caster like Magus/Eldritch Knight/Arcane Archer Type of thing for extra fire power. At the moment I am kinda thinking I should go with Combat Caster. But I also have slayer potentially waiting the wings as I like the combination of Powerful Sneak, Deadly Sneak, Assassinate. I feel as if this would put me at a disadvantage however, but I don't really know. So if you could point me in a direction to find a strong Arcane Archer Build or Spell Dancer Magus that would be excellent. Some tactics I know he will more than likely be using:
I know this is a long as hell post but I really would like to beat this guy.
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![]() The Eldritch Scion is more what I was looking for. Though the Hellknight Signifier also sounds really cool. But what I am looking for is the Cut and dry fighter that due to his lineage casts spells using that. Through its hard work as improves its body so it can take hits (hit dice d10) and through self reflection(Wis), Force of personality(Cha), or Practicing and memorizing(Int). If their BAB takes a hit then so be it but I want them to be able to hit and do damage. I am just trying to build an Int. based Sorcerer/Fighter/Eldritch Knight class that isn't super clunky. I don't know that is just me. ![]()
![]() Hi everyone,
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EyJrh-DmKbC077MfVkdVTUvCTLdba9kpTepJLdI xzX0/edit So the process I used is looking at the Gestalt Rules and then cutting off parts of the classes and using it as a way to refine the class farther. Some Explanations: Armor Adept: Allows for no movement penalty like what a fighter would get at level 7, as well as DR/3. The capstone ability is an either or critical between spells and Weapons. when ever you land a critical you can either increase the critical multipler of the weapon by one (x2 --> x3) or can cast an nonproked spell (Ie no op atks.) as well as the 20th level Bloodline power. Armored Somatics functions as braveries replacement, slowly chipping away at Arcane Spell Failure until Level 18 when Arcane Armor Lord allows for none what so ever at the expense of a swift action. the Arcane Armor Mastery feat would Allow a constant effect of no arcane spell penalty. I also have changed how many the spells the Arcane Warrior can know. But I still feel like people will cry "gamebreaker," or "OP!" I am doing my best here and trying to keep it far but no matter how hard I try I feel like can't build my idea with just pissing off everyone else. ![]()
![]() Currently we have: Nemiwyn the Spire Elf with part of demon's soul bound to it. To perform great feats she sells part of her soul to him slowly turning her into a succibus. And the running joke is that the book is kept in vagina, or the "infa-gina" as it is so loving referred to as now Riven the Drow Ranger (and a medieval machine gun might I add) and her Sabre Tooth Tiger Castiel the Rapey tiger, voiced by Sean Connery. Also Castiel has moonbooties. Renva the Fetchling Inquisitor for 4 different gods. Ren also likes to "pick locks". Has a giant pet raven (Renva, Raven... seriously its a dyslexic's nightmare) That she can turn into a big purple bastard sword. It also only says "yaaaassss" like the cat from the one vine... yeah... Garruk the Improper fraction of a half-orc. This bastard of a bloodrager is part Silver Dragon, Human, Orc, Troll, and Green Wood with a prehensile penis. Also he can't read cause he was raised by Druids. Karrasu the Half-Tengu Drow Chirurgeon, that after dying had her soul bound to a large dragon recently felled by the party and was infused with Redwood. Also she can still transform into a small Kobold shaped puppet. Also the dragon has a bomb launcher in its mouth. Kainus the dog-headed man swashbuckler/ chevalier thing that has a summonable chariot that is Riven's little b@*@#. He is also gay and incredibly horny. Last but not least there is my character. A half elf magus named Wulf. thats not his real name. Recently touched the first lightning bolt and became the avatar of thunder and lost most of his memory... Yeah thats the motley crew I have playing with me. And while it seems like a cluster Its the most fun I have ever had playing this game. ![]()
![]() Fruian Thistlefoot wrote:
Yes I love me some gimmicky weapons. :) ![]()
![]() Good lord there is a lot to take in. So what I am gathering...
Also thoughts on the Stygian Slayer? ![]()
![]() Imbicatus wrote:
The only thing is that I can't take knife master. Knife is a rogue class. Hybrid class rules make that not so legal. ![]()
![]() lemeres wrote:
I really like those Ideas. And I think Ill go with those. and It allows me for me to get the Headsman Blade or whatever that specific weapon is. Any recommendations as far as feats and talents go? I kinda want to do the whole Feint thing still. So Improved Feint, and Greater Feint. Powerful and Deadly Sneak. Assassinate. And I am not really sure what else to do.
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