| B.T. |
It just seems to me that it adds a ton of extra bookkeeping that doesn't really matter in the long run. For instance, let's look at the dwarf.
--Darkvision 60 feet.
--Any profession related to stoneworking is a class skill.
--+2 bonus on Perception checks on stone things.
--Automatically receive a check to see if they notice anything unusual on stone things (10 ft. range).
--+2 bonus on taste/touch Perception checks.
--Can make untrained Appraise checks on items with precious metals/gems.
--+2 bonus against poison, spells, and SLAs.
--Weapon proficiencies.
--+1 bonus on attack rolls against orcs and goblins.
--+4 bonus to AC against giants.
--+4 CMB against bull rush or trip when standing on ground.
Now, it might just be me, but that is a LOT of things to keep track of. Personally, I'd rather see the races pared down in their abilities so that it's easier to keep track of. I'd prefer it if the dwarf, for instance, was reduced to:
--Darkvision 60 feet.
--+2 bonus on Fortitude saves.
--Weapon proficiencies.
--+4 CMB against bull rush or trip when standing on ground.
What do you guys think?