PH3 Playtest Race: Wilden

[Mouseferatu]

Interesting (and not surprising) that PH3 is beginning to get even farther away from the "traditional" fantasy races. (I say this as neither a good thing nor a bad thing, just an unsurprising thing once we've gotten to the third PH.)

I think these guys are interesting. They don't leap out as appealing to me as a PC race, but that's purely based on my own tastes in characters, not a comment on the material. I think it's quite solid, and I like the notion of the world developing a race of "antibodies" (my term, not the article's) against the encroachment of the Far Realm. I also like the idea that said race is almost as alien, in some respects, as the Far Realm creatures themselves. I think there's a lot of story potential there.

 

[Riley]

Huh. Well, that's different.

If I were looking for plant people, I'dve gone with the story/flavor of the Volodni.

 

[Rechan]

I instinctively like these guys; they appeal to me from a story perspective. I also like the way that the aspects influence their personality - that sort can really appeal to the theatrical out there. Also, yay fey. Intriguing that they are "new", and originate due to Far Realms/Feywild meetings. Also that they use "We" instead of I. The psychology is fairly intriguing.

 

[Mephistopheles]

So if we get a 4E Wilder class I can play a Wilden Wilder?

 

[RangerWickett]

So if we get a 4E Wilder class I can play a Wilden Wilder?

And then you can multiclass to sorcerer and become a wilden wilder/wild mage. Almost as fun as a warforged warlord/warlock.

 

[Rechan]

Almost as fun as a warforged warlord/warlock.

Don't you mean a Warforged Warlord|Warden/Warlock wielding a Warhammer? (| = Hybrid class, /= multi-class).

 

[Fallen Seraph]

I am neutral right now, was hoping for a Psionic themed race, but it looks interesting. I like the appearance they have.

Plus the talk of the Far Realm makes me hopeful for Psionics/Aberration race.

 

[Rechan]

Plus the talk of the Far Realm makes me hopeful for Psionics/Aberration race.

Dude. I just imagined an Ooze-based race.

 

[Fallen Seraph]

Dude. I just imagined an Ooze-based race.

I am gunning for Elan. Hell, being able to hide in plain sight would be a great way to infiltrate the world(s).

One thing I am really liking actually is the fact that since the Wilder isn't a normal race, so hopefully this will spread throughout all the other PHB3 races.

 

[chaotix42]

Nice! I remember these guys. Thought they were pretty cool flavor-wise back in 3e, but the mechanics didn't appeal to me; these do! I especially like the fact that you can change aspects & encounter powers when you rest. Nifty.

I hope these pics are black & white at the moment, and that they'll be a healthy shade of green in PHB3.