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<blockquote data-quote="steeldragons" data-source="post: 6161606" data-attributes="member: 92511"><p>No worries, Leif. Not rocking anything, as far as I am concerned. It is, actually, a really good conversation to have for a new, untested, system.</p><p></p><p>As for "Themes"...here's what you have the options of (assuming a maintenance of Ftr/Thf multiclass...if you see something that gives you a "thiefy Fighter" then have at it and nevermind the MC.</p><p></p><p><u>General Themes</u></p><p>Arcane Dabbler: essentially, gives you cantrips and at higher ranks low level mage spells.</p><p>Assassin: gives you heightened stealth, poison lore and a specialized "garrote attack."</p><p>Beastmaster: gives you animal companions (per rank) and eventually a psychic connection to your animals.</p><p>Berserker: the "Rage" mechanic. Gorunduun Barbarians are allowed to take this [free] in addition to their clan theme...but anyone can be cursed to be a "berserker."</p><p>Bounty Hunter:gives you tracking and disarm/set traps skills and a specialized "subdue" attack.</p><p>Disciple of X: gives you access to minor/low level clerical spells. You have to pick/declare who/which deity "X" is.</p><p>Monk: gives various resistances and eventual immunities to various phsyical, then mental, then spiritual attacks/abilities.</p><p>Professional: a background trade that offers minor bonuses to skills and checks that are relevant to your profession.</p><p>Warden: gives minor access to druidic spells and eventually other druidic abilities.</p><p>Warlord: gives inspirational leadership powers, bonuses to allies for saves, attack rolls ,etc...</p><p></p><p><u>Warrior Themes (Fighting Styles)</u></p><p>Archer: bonuses with a bow.</p><p>Brawler: bonuses with your bare hands/grappling/wrestling.</p><p>Mounted Expert: bonuses from a mount.</p><p>Defender: bonuses with your weapons and/or shield for your allies.</p><p>Dual-Wielder: use two weapons at once without penalty [as long as you are proficient with them]</p><p>Shield Basher: bonuses with your shield and an extra shield attack.</p><p>Skirmisher: bonuses with attacks and movement.</p><p>Two-handed Weapon Expert: bonuses with two handed weapons.</p><p>Weapon Specialist: bonuses with your weapon of choice.</p><p>X-Slayer: bonuses with any weapon against a chosen/explicit foe/race.</p><p><u></u></p><p><u>Rogue Themes</u></p><p>Acrobat: bonus skills and evasion/dodging ability.</p><p>Con-artist: bonus skills and "Bluff" ability.</p><p>Scout: bonus skills and scouting ability.</p><p>Spy: bonus skills and disguise/melding ability.</p><p>Thrown-Weapon Expert: bonus skills and bonuses with thrown weapons/trick shots abilitiy</p><p>Trickster: bonus skills and minor illusion magics.</p><p>[Archer] as per Warrior theme.</p><p>[Brawler] as per Warrior theme.</p><p>[Dual-Wielder] as per Warrior theme.</p><p>[Skirmisher] as per Warrior theme.</p><p></p><p>That pretty much sums up your theme options. If you want to go with a straight Fighter, then choose from General or Warrior...if you want to keep the multiclass, then you are eligible to choose from all three.</p><p></p><p>I am happy to give you specifics on any theme you request before selection.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steeldragons, post: 6161606, member: 92511"] No worries, Leif. Not rocking anything, as far as I am concerned. It is, actually, a really good conversation to have for a new, untested, system. As for "Themes"...here's what you have the options of (assuming a maintenance of Ftr/Thf multiclass...if you see something that gives you a "thiefy Fighter" then have at it and nevermind the MC. [U]General Themes[/U] Arcane Dabbler: essentially, gives you cantrips and at higher ranks low level mage spells. Assassin: gives you heightened stealth, poison lore and a specialized "garrote attack." Beastmaster: gives you animal companions (per rank) and eventually a psychic connection to your animals. Berserker: the "Rage" mechanic. Gorunduun Barbarians are allowed to take this [free] in addition to their clan theme...but anyone can be cursed to be a "berserker." Bounty Hunter:gives you tracking and disarm/set traps skills and a specialized "subdue" attack. Disciple of X: gives you access to minor/low level clerical spells. You have to pick/declare who/which deity "X" is. Monk: gives various resistances and eventual immunities to various phsyical, then mental, then spiritual attacks/abilities. Professional: a background trade that offers minor bonuses to skills and checks that are relevant to your profession. Warden: gives minor access to druidic spells and eventually other druidic abilities. Warlord: gives inspirational leadership powers, bonuses to allies for saves, attack rolls ,etc... [U]Warrior Themes (Fighting Styles)[/U] Archer: bonuses with a bow. Brawler: bonuses with your bare hands/grappling/wrestling. Mounted Expert: bonuses from a mount. Defender: bonuses with your weapons and/or shield for your allies. Dual-Wielder: use two weapons at once without penalty [as long as you are proficient with them] Shield Basher: bonuses with your shield and an extra shield attack. Skirmisher: bonuses with attacks and movement. Two-handed Weapon Expert: bonuses with two handed weapons. Weapon Specialist: bonuses with your weapon of choice. X-Slayer: bonuses with any weapon against a chosen/explicit foe/race. [U] Rogue Themes[/U] Acrobat: bonus skills and evasion/dodging ability. Con-artist: bonus skills and "Bluff" ability. Scout: bonus skills and scouting ability. Spy: bonus skills and disguise/melding ability. Thrown-Weapon Expert: bonus skills and bonuses with thrown weapons/trick shots abilitiy Trickster: bonus skills and minor illusion magics. [Archer] as per Warrior theme. [Brawler] as per Warrior theme. [Dual-Wielder] as per Warrior theme. [Skirmisher] as per Warrior theme. That pretty much sums up your theme options. If you want to go with a straight Fighter, then choose from General or Warrior...if you want to keep the multiclass, then you are eligible to choose from all three. I am happy to give you specifics on any theme you request before selection. [/QUOTE]
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