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New Saga Edition GM: What problems should I be aware of?
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<blockquote data-quote="billd91" data-source="post: 6055250" data-attributes="member: 3400"><p>Defenses of heroic class characters (all of the PCs, most named NPCs) grow pretty quickly since they're based on character level. Single-class Jedi and Soldier base attack bonuses keep up with that rate, but everyone else starts to fall behind. At higher levels, that can make scoundrels and scouts (and multiclass characters of all stripes) frustrated with BBEG fights.</p><p>Overall, I don't have much of a problem with high defenses, particularly among lower level characters, because blasters do a lot of damage for a d20 game's regular attacks. Just remember that disparities will grow as characters level-up.</p><p></p><p>Consider using the Jedi's base attack bonus for any attacks involving force powers instead of his Use the Force skill. His attack value probably comes closer to matching similar level opponent defenses than his skill check and you get to partly sidestep the issue of Skill Focus: Use the Force driving attacks that are too good at low levels.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="billd91, post: 6055250, member: 3400"] Defenses of heroic class characters (all of the PCs, most named NPCs) grow pretty quickly since they're based on character level. Single-class Jedi and Soldier base attack bonuses keep up with that rate, but everyone else starts to fall behind. At higher levels, that can make scoundrels and scouts (and multiclass characters of all stripes) frustrated with BBEG fights. Overall, I don't have much of a problem with high defenses, particularly among lower level characters, because blasters do a lot of damage for a d20 game's regular attacks. Just remember that disparities will grow as characters level-up. Consider using the Jedi's base attack bonus for any attacks involving force powers instead of his Use the Force skill. His attack value probably comes closer to matching similar level opponent defenses than his skill check and you get to partly sidestep the issue of Skill Focus: Use the Force driving attacks that are too good at low levels. [/QUOTE]
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