D&D 5E Barbarian preview!

Klaus

First Post

• Jul 30, 2014

• #1

http://www.dungeonbastard.com/?p=836

 

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Melkor

Explorer

• Jul 30, 2014

• #2

Thanks for the link.

That image really doesn't scream 'barbaric' to me.

 

Kobold Avenger

Legend

• Jul 30, 2014

• #3

It seems like a lot of the Barbarian abilities have been renamed since the last public playtest. I've also noticed that Brutal Critical improves with level.

 

Mercurius

Legend

• Jul 30, 2014

• #4

Yeah, that pic is not really evocative of barbarian, more "nordic pirate."

I'd rather have seen a Frazetta-esque Conan homage.

Anyhow, why does WotC keep playing "just the tip" on these class previews? I want to see the whole damn thing!

 

Kestrel

Explorer

• Jul 30, 2014

• #5

Nevermind...will just wait to check it out later

 

Last edited: Jul 30, 2014

Agamon

Adventurer

• Jul 30, 2014

• #6

Mercurius said:

Yeah, that pic is not really evocative of barbarian, more "nordic pirate."

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Like a viking? Sounds like a good example of a barbarian to me.

 

Evenglare

Adventurer

• Jul 30, 2014

• #7

Mercurius said:

Yeah, that pic is not really evocative of barbarian, more "nordic pirate."

I'd rather have seen a Frazetta-esque Conan homage.

Anyhow, why does WotC keep playing "just the tip" on these class previews? I want to see the whole damn thing!

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Uh because they want to sell books of course!

 

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doctorhook

Legend

• Jul 30, 2014

• #8

I think it's kinda clever that it seems like WotC gave each different blog site a different class to preview. More traffic for everybody!

Melkor said:

That image really doesn't scream 'barbaric' to me.

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He looks like a barbarian, he just doesn't look savage or raging. Fine distinction.

 

Klaus

First Post

• Jul 30, 2014

• #9

Mercurius said:

Yeah, that pic is not really evocative of barbarian, more "nordic pirate."

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Nordic pirate = viking. (EDIT: Ninja'ed by Agamon)

I think it's a great picture that shows not only realistic equipment (Unarmored Defense + Cold Weather = sensible clothing), but also showcases that a culture doesn't have to be primitive to have barbarians. This character could easily be a totem-based barbarian noble.

 

Melkor

Explorer

• Jul 30, 2014

• #10

doctorhook said:

He looks like a barbarian, he just doesn't look savage or raging. Fine distinction.

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I did say he doesn't look 'barbaric,' but I also disagree that he even looks like a barbarian. Something about the clothing.