Recent content by Dagredhel

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Golarion. Or Midgard, even.

It's amazing how many times I've looked at a D&D rule from 3e/3.5e and thought, 'but why didn't they... oh yeah... that would be too much like the Hero System (Champions).' Maybe it's just me. But I really do have the sense sometimes that when updating 'the world's most popular roleplaying...

The important thing to note about AD&D kits is that they are a way to customize a character right from the start. Prestige classes differ the differentiation to mid- to high levels. Archetypes may or may not include significant changes at 1st level. I agree wholeheartedly with...

Steal some inspiration from Star Wars Saga Edition. Seperate the 'starting package' of class abilities from the level progression. A starting character of class X would get (a choice of) appropriate distinguishing features. In addition, the character would also receive a selection of an...

Hero points seem 'bolted on' too me too. But I like the notion of abstract hitpoints as representing more than fighting prowess and endurance (CON bonus.) I think it would be great if each class used their 'prime requisite' ability score to modify their hit point total instead of CON for...

I'm also of the opinion that races should have mechanical differences and favor options which allow additional mechanical differences to accrue as a character levels. In 3.5e, there were feats, bloodlines, and racial class levels which allowed this to some degree. But they were added piecemeal...

If noncombat abilities (skills, nonweapon proficiencies, background, talents, etc.) are a distinct subsystem seperate from character class, then it could be a matter of preference whether to use them or not. For 'trained skills', I echo the notion that has been mentioned several times that...

Too many options can be overwhelming. A little structure and definition can be a good thing. And classes, which are essentially character-building templates, are an integral part of D&D. A strict divide between combat and noncombat abilities could be maintained without creating a dichotomy...

My preference would be a seperate level-base 'proficiencies' subsystem to represent all noncombat abilities. It would include trained skills, natural talents, extraordinary abilities, and even supernatural effects (spells, rituals, etc.) that don't directly affect combat mechanics. It would...

The 'metagaming' I'd prefer to avoid involves character building. If you allow selections made in a subsystem largely geared to noncombat activities (AD&D nonweapon proficiencies, 3e/3.5e skills) to impact combat mechanics, then these options will frequently be chosen strictly to optimize...

My ideal would be a system that completely divorces combat and noncombat abilities. Classes would offer unique, flavorful, and mechanically-balanced options to allow players equal opportunity in combat. A seperate level-base 'proficiencies' subsystem would provide options for noncombat...

I always assumed that the inspiration was British author China Miéville. Bas-Lag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hi Niccodaemus. The map is great, and all of your place names are extremely evocative! I'm off to work, but I've bookmarked this thread to read when I have the chance. Kudos!

For years, the news page was invariably my first stop on Enworld. Often I'd just be checking the news, if I didn't have time to spend on the boards. But 4e isn't to my taste, so when it became the primary focus of the news page (and the site in general), I lost interest. I get my Pathfinder...