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Yes I am aware that I could be a hexblade with pact of the tome. However, unless I am mistaken, I could not use a maul with a charisma bonus unless also pact of the blade! As to the second point...I did not realize that with ritual magic. Good insight. A counterpoint though is that I will...

Thanks for that! I admit I was surprised but will think nothing further of it! As to the thread... I was actually just amused by the idea and wanted to discuss it. Not trying to get people to hate on the game. I actually love 5e--with roleplaying and LOTS of combat. I too enjoy making my...

I think this is true. I put my lowest score in wisdom for my favorite warlock. I think it fits. But I also know I did not want to put it into Charisma even if he is an odd looking guy who might put people off. All of my characters and games have a balance. I do not like (actually hate)...

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I did not create the thread you mention and have never seen it. I am suggesting that the process of labeling others styles is often a misinterpretation. Frankly, you are one of my favorite posters on EnWorld but I think your accusation is less than cool. And my point stands: why put +2 ASI...

I recently read with interest a thread about multi-classing for power. It made me think about the rules and game as a whole. As I was tweaking a character Bio today, I realize anything that is not just narrative has a specified in game effect. Every feat, every skill, every class ability is...

Not sacrifice a lot? It's the character's vibe! Black maul with charisma mod is cool! Great weapon master to boot! but I am interested now I reading more about the higher level rituals and ritual caster...will do that now

Still shake my head when people grip about the price of books...there is no better value to be had!

Of all celebrities, all historic figures, Gygax is the one I mourn the most. I emailed him once and he emailed me back. He said I was welcome to chat with him at the next con. Well I went and saw him available to sign my books which were in my bag. And at 19, I got nervous, thought I would...

I think the irony of this thread for me is that I am now really jonesing to use a greataxe---believe I will get my pact weapon next session! Was thinking maul but I keep picturing the d12 tumble in the dice tray... Had a barbarian once in 1e that got to 7th level. He had 6 12s rolled for hp...

If I am being honest, I always multiclass for some benefit but never if it conflicts with the story or flavor. However, for me, it is to accentuate or bolster something and usually only a level. I would take a level of sorcerer with an already magic using warlock. I might take a level of...

yes. I don't like to be constrained either. However, I have found my patience only goes so far--if I have to have 3+ classes to capture my character I will find a way to be happier with a particular coin. I am not being judgmental or making a value judgment about play style. I also see...

sure thing. good gaming to you as well.

Since I am not a math whiz... Is it not more likely that the greataxe does max damage? 1 in 12 for a greataxe? And 1 in 36 for a greatsword? What is the chance that the greatsword does max damage? Am I right?

I don't have a problem with multiclassing, at all. However, I am not sure you are right about #3. I can think through 20 and am relatively smart (at least my Mommy thinks so!). But I place a premium on immediate fun since my time is pretty tight. I need to be feeling it early in the game...

Thanks for the feedback. Here is another wrinkle: most of the party is melee oriented. We have two fighters, one forge cleric and a ranger! The forge cleric is into "rune magic" so plans an level of wizard as well--so I might be redundant. But we usually play what we want and let the chips...

I am a 2nd and soon to be 3rd level hexblade. I can swing the 13 int, but that is not much of a bonus for saves. I would be looking mainly at utility spells and such. We will see what I choose. From the first, he had wizardry in the background...just not sure if I want to make the jump...

It actually specifies "wizard spells." But would apply to a lot of neat utility at first including find familiar, et al. I think one other benefit would be the addition of three cantrips (would want utility so the lower ability bonus would be less of an issue) and the ability to up cast some...

Honestly, it is a matter of some laziness for me. I even sort of like the weapon vs. armor class table of 1e AD&D which leads to more and not less differentiation (albeit of an additional variable). I just do not get enough out of implementing that to feel it is worth the effort which is...

I like that you own your opinion! I do too! Actually, I won't take a rapier because I do not like the image. Shortsword, warts and all for me, please. Clearly, small discrepancies in numbers are more important to some. For me, image, which can be hand waved bu some of the numbers crowd is...