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  1. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    I for one salute your creative brand of -- shall we call it ... procrastination (??) ;) The nymph looks like another great addition! Now I want to run an all fey/woodland creature game. The one power that might garner another look is "Stunning Looks", since the damage is quite good for a...
  2. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) What are we doing with fatigue and strife?

    Quoting this for emphasis. I'm also in the camp that would prefer a heroic-take over gritty (I've done enough gritty in my past, heck I even played Rolemaster at one point...). Gritty-tone wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, but I'd much prefer if the rules presented variants to allow for a...
  3. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) What are we doing with fatigue and strife?

    I'm intrigued by this concept! I used to use a kind of similar house-ruled fatigue mechanic back in ye olden days of editions past. I think my table would prefer something a little less lethal, though, particularly when it came to Fatigue; even if not officially changed I would probably...
  4. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    Oh these lil dragons look super fun to play! I almost want the "Roar" ability to be called "Rawr!" based on our earlier conversation, but that can just remain a 'house rule'. ;) I think because the biology feature is in "Variant" it can be used by those who find it interesting and put aside...
  5. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Level Up Playtest Document: #18: Combat

    I'll be running some playtests with my group this weekend, looking forward to that! I'm curious about something called "Strife" in the packet, it sounds like a stress or similar mechanic but I didn't see it explained (maybe I missed it somewhere else). Are there any details about it that can be...
  6. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    You're quite welcome! Later, part of me wondered if it might sound too much like "Rot Soul", but it's probably fine. Perfect! Yeah I love that this gives us the tools to create just about any type of mechanical/animated character. Cloth: With fire damage being so plentiful, I think just...
  7. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    There's so much material here I think I'll need to do a second pass later. But here's some of my initial thoughts: (And as always, it should go without saying that take or leave anything you like/dislike here!) Some alternative name ideas: The Created, Craftborne, Wroughtsoul, Forgesoul...
  8. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    I'm earning my coin right now, but I look forward to deep-diving into the forges and clockworks here later!
  9. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Level Up Monstrous Menagerie Private Playtest!

    I would love to test drive some monsters! Sign me up please!!
  10. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    :ROFLMAO: Aww... ok, you almost convinced me. That's a good point. I mean, I'm greedy and I love having more options so I won't discourage you from creating the 2 lineages! Alternatively, if you might be able to get away with adding the wee-folk as "expanded" gifts for the gnome race; there...
  11. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    Once again, great write-ups! I think these just keep getting better and better. Also, bravo on rolling the traits of the fir-bolg into the goliath-colossus. Regarding kobolds: I'd have to say, they are so very different from Dragonborn that it would make more sense to put them into their own...
  12. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Planetouched preview

    Oh yes of course! The "asura" would probably fit in there as well. I'm fine with the Bliss, but if you're looking for a couple of other ideas, but not sure if these really fit: -Moontouched (inspired by the lillendi being associated with the gate of the moon) -Mecurials -Sidereals
  13. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Planetouched preview

    I read through them and they seem pretty fantastic to me! I didn't see anything I'd change. I could see the 'official' analogs of all of the heritages but one, I wasn't quite sure who the Bliss mirrored, if anyone. This is purely academic curiosity and not a criticism! I'm eager to see what...
  14. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Planetouched preview

    OOh very cool! I will dive into those as opportunity allows!
  15. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    Hm, yeah, the dash might make it read easier! Also, I was looking at the Gifts; I think they're all great but I feel like Empath could use a little boost. Maybe they could use their ability to gain a temporary bonus (Expertise? Advantage to a roll?) to a persuasion or intimidation check...
  16. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    These look great! I may have a chance to put them into play here soon. At first glance the psionics powers seem to be in line with what the original gith races had, done in "advanced" style of course. One thing jumped out at me is under Psychic WarrIor, Psychic Blows seems like it should only...
  17. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) How Would You do the Rest of the Lineages

    @Faolyn Are you still planning on working on these? I'm intrigued to see the rest (... perhaps selfishly since my long-running campaign is Planescape based). == Jann: If you make it a Gift, that would be an interesting interpretation of the Jann, that they are technically genasi. I kind of like...
  18. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    Maybe not, but maybe I just didn't know it at the time! ;) Excellent write-up once again!
  19. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    I really like this write-up, I would definitely use it in my games! I have only a few thoughts to consider: With Quadruped: Hooves, I might add +5 movement also, just to give it a little buff. In most of the games I've played, terrain/caltrop-damage is fairly rare, at least comparatively to...
  20. TheHand

    Level Up (A5E) Another New Lineage (Updated!)

    I'll do a deep dive later on, but at cursory glance this looks pretty amazing!
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