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<blockquote data-quote="ScorpiusRisk" data-source="post: 5946827" data-attributes="member: 41601"><p>Hi Neonchameleon,</p><p></p><p>I appreciate the fact that you took a look at our Kickstarter. I'm going to take a little time to address some of your concerns. </p><p></p><p>Taking a look at the master document for the book, you are correct. The pact drake is not displaying the correct hit points or defenses. I wouldn't be surprised if a few other things were wrong in fact, but the image is really at a level for quality reading. I think the intent of the image is to show how the pages the book will look, including the layout and art. You can see from the Legionnaire that the drakes don't even have the final format on their stat blocks. I'll bring it to Kobold in Chiefs attention just to be sure it doesn't make it into the final product. </p><p></p><p>Midgard is a large world shared among all the products Kobold Quarterly and Open Design has published over the past five years. Many of the creatures featured in this book were first produced under other systems. While not all abilities get fully converted we do seek a certain amount of continuity. You are absolutely correct that mechanically its not a good choice for the drakes presented to use their claws. However the claw attack doesn't take up much room, Midgard drakes have claws and you might find a good story reason to use them. </p><p></p><p>Story is also the main motivation behind the Pact Drake's Pacifying Breath ability. The Pact Drake enforces laws, deals and oversees negotiations. If it catches enough creatures in it's breath, it can't then attack the pacified targets or the effects will end. Its an excellent opportunity to take a break from straight combat for role-playing or creative use of skills. It's not a first for 4e. I recall my player's cleric had a power that could provided a similar effect, though this has an added play balance.</p><p></p><p>The Gear Drake isn't a straight artillery. It's got some controller like features as well. It operates best not in melee or at long range, but at short range. It's a dangerous place to be, but it helps when your enemy is slowed. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>The Zobeck Legionnaire is not a simple clockwork but a gearforged. They have mortal souls and think tactically. The dual strike is potent and I think you'll find it very fun in play.</p><p></p><p>The gearforged have become a staple of the Midgard world and the clockwork resilience power is part of that. You'll find a version included as a racial ability for gearforged PCs within the pages of Kobold Quarterly Magazine.</p><p></p><p>If you like more traditional clockwork, there's a section earlier in the book. </p><p></p><p>I hope you'll keep an eye out for more previews as the Kickstarter Campaign continues. Maybe we'll change your mind. </p><p></p><p>We're nearly funded with 30 days to go, and we have some wonderful stretch goals in the works.</p><p></p><p>EDIT: By the way I'm Brian Liberge, one of the designers on the book.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ScorpiusRisk, post: 5946827, member: 41601"] Hi Neonchameleon, I appreciate the fact that you took a look at our Kickstarter. I'm going to take a little time to address some of your concerns. Taking a look at the master document for the book, you are correct. The pact drake is not displaying the correct hit points or defenses. I wouldn't be surprised if a few other things were wrong in fact, but the image is really at a level for quality reading. I think the intent of the image is to show how the pages the book will look, including the layout and art. You can see from the Legionnaire that the drakes don't even have the final format on their stat blocks. I'll bring it to Kobold in Chiefs attention just to be sure it doesn't make it into the final product. Midgard is a large world shared among all the products Kobold Quarterly and Open Design has published over the past five years. Many of the creatures featured in this book were first produced under other systems. While not all abilities get fully converted we do seek a certain amount of continuity. You are absolutely correct that mechanically its not a good choice for the drakes presented to use their claws. However the claw attack doesn't take up much room, Midgard drakes have claws and you might find a good story reason to use them. Story is also the main motivation behind the Pact Drake's Pacifying Breath ability. The Pact Drake enforces laws, deals and oversees negotiations. If it catches enough creatures in it's breath, it can't then attack the pacified targets or the effects will end. Its an excellent opportunity to take a break from straight combat for role-playing or creative use of skills. It's not a first for 4e. I recall my player's cleric had a power that could provided a similar effect, though this has an added play balance. The Gear Drake isn't a straight artillery. It's got some controller like features as well. It operates best not in melee or at long range, but at short range. It's a dangerous place to be, but it helps when your enemy is slowed. ;) The Zobeck Legionnaire is not a simple clockwork but a gearforged. They have mortal souls and think tactically. The dual strike is potent and I think you'll find it very fun in play. The gearforged have become a staple of the Midgard world and the clockwork resilience power is part of that. You'll find a version included as a racial ability for gearforged PCs within the pages of Kobold Quarterly Magazine. If you like more traditional clockwork, there's a section earlier in the book. I hope you'll keep an eye out for more previews as the Kickstarter Campaign continues. Maybe we'll change your mind. We're nearly funded with 30 days to go, and we have some wonderful stretch goals in the works. EDIT: By the way I'm Brian Liberge, one of the designers on the book. [/QUOTE]
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