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Hello,

I'd like this thread to be aware of six more survivors of the retirement arc as of 01/05/2013:

Ra Loi, Kyonin elf Andoran Faction Alchemist (Grenadier)

Cardamus Ispherion, Human Qadiran Faction Asmodean Cleric (Evangelist)

Arunia, Aasimar Osirion Faction Ninja (Not-A-Ninja....don't ask.)

Konkor, Human Taldor Faction Barbarian-Abadaran Cleric - Fighter

Violetta, Human Taldor Faction Sorceress (Enchanter)

Arafel Meridides Waycaster, Human Silver Crusade Faction Iomedaean Paladin (Hospitaler)

All are now level 13.

Thank you,

Echthros

Hello,

I should like to see a new Paladin role examined: The Hospitaler. Myself and my stepson play one each. With each session, other players value one or both of our Paladin Hospitalers over a standard Cleric. Perhaps in our roles of Tank / Healer we are valued for High AC, medium to high DPS, spells, Greater Mercy feat, Selective Channeling feat, and Ultimate Mercy feat. My stepson is sword and board, while my Hospitaler is always a Greatsword fan. I don't see a single player complaining about our heals, tanking, and acceptable DPS. Both of us feature Power Attack and Cleave feats as both are Humans. Being able to Channel without expending Lay On Hands adds to the number of stabilizing, healing and Mercies than any other Paladin role or Archetype. Sure, we don't Smite Evil as many times per day, but we found that this allows other party characters to have to spotlight more often. Hospitalers are not glory-hounds in our opinions.
Both of our Paladins may not top the DPS charts, but that's okay as we both play the Eternal Optimist, (thanks for putting a name to it). Naive and doe-eyed to the world, yet willing to give aid, our two Hospitalers make playing across from a Paladin fun again. Other players enjoy listening to our battle cries, "Taste holy steel, infidel!" and "Face the fire of Sarenrae, evildoer!" and more to snicker at.
In conclusion, I and my stepson felt that our Hospitalers are subtly valued without being hailed or spotlighted, dutiful in battle, personable to roleplay across and interact with.
Thank you for reading,

Echthros

My Lamashtan Demon/Strength Cleric says:

The Falchion hands down and chained to the vambrace with a locked gauntlet and always naked. Rusty, disease-ridden, notched, well-loved, poisoned, you name it.

Must agree that it's the wielder that's half the battle. Female cleric with minimal breast plate, raven feather cloak, and that black steel jackal mask that adds to the "I'm Crazy And I Know It" alongside all the battle scars on mid-to-high Charisma.

It's not the crit multiplier that I look at. More like how often does the weapon threaten. When your half-orc threatens with a keen falchion every other combat round, you sit up and take notice like a puppy facing a Scooby Snack. A human Lamashtan female just makes it look and feel sexier IMHO.

Echthros