[DND NEXT] So are we allowed to do this play by post now?

[Walking Dad]

Any reason for a cleric to keep one hand free (spellcasting?) if not, I consider getting a greatclub or scythe and using the mace as backup.

 

[Shayuri]

Hragh. Okay, so...what's everyone doing again?

I need to look through this and decide what I want.

 

[Moon_Goddess]

Any reason for a cleric to keep one hand free (spellcasting?) if not, I consider getting a greatclub or scythe and using the mace as backup.

I can find no requirement that you have a hand free

 

[Someone]

It's in the Magic section, Casting a spell. "Unless a spell's description says otherwise, a spell requires you to chant mystic words and complete intrncate hand motions with at least one of your hands.[...] Thus if you are silenced or don't have a hand free, you cannot cast a spell"

 

[Walking Dad]

The shield proficiencies given by the war domain seem suddenly less important

Edit: But you could briefly hold a two-handed weapon only with one hand during the casting action, right?
Should be the same as holding the crossbow/bow when drawing your next bolt/arrow.

 

[Moon_Goddess]

Thank you Someone.

Walking Dad: Yes you may hold a 2 handed weapon in one hand for any length of time desired but may not attack with it like that.

 

[Moon_Goddess]

Hragh. Okay, so...what's everyone doing again?

I need to look through this and decide what I want.

Come up with what you're playing yet?

 

[Shayuri]

Hragh...

As much as I hate to say it, I think I'm at my limit after all. Possibly even a little over.

I'd love to play this, but in good conscience I think I'd better recant my participation and let you guys go on without me.

 

[Moon_Goddess]

Sorry to see you go... Maybe I can get one of my friends in here to fill out the 5

Right now we have a Human Soldier Magic-User Sorcerer (Dragon), a Human Preist Healer Cleric (Sun), a Human Sage Acolyte Fighter (Slayer), and one who hasn't picked yet.

Kinda show's humans might be a bit overtuned...

 

[Walking Dad]

I chose human because the pre-gen and iconic 3rd edition cleric was a human sun cleric, as was my 1st Living ENWorld character.
I could change to a dwarf war cleric, if you would prefer more different races for this playtest, but this would be only my second choice.
My first 4e character I used was a fey warlock, so I could do something in this direction if someone else is only willing to play if he gets the cleric.
But I want this game to happen!