D&D 4E 4E PHB Viewing at Games Plus, what we saw

[thalmin]

Do you remember what the second type of shifter was? Longstride or Beasthide would be my guesses...

Longstride sounds familiar. (I've never used shifters so was not especially interested in nor familiar with the types.)

 

[thalmin]

Has anyone said how often PCs will get Feats yet? (I haven't seen it but 14 pages is rather a lot to look through)

I think it was about every 4 levels, I didn't write it down and just trying to picture the chart.

EDIT: Make that every even level. The pregens in KotS each gain a feat at second level!

 

[CrimsonNeko]

Quick question, since it hasn't been directly addressed (that I can see). The monster races with player stats....do they still have monster levels, or some other equivalent, or does it look like they are made to be first level PCs? Sounds like the latter, but I just want to directly throw this out there.

 

[thalmin]

Quick question, since it hasn't been directly addressed (that I can see). The monster races with player stats....do they still have monster levels, or some other equivalent, or does it look like they are made to be first level PCs? Sounds like the latter, but I just want to directly throw this out there.

They have a standard monster listing in the body of the book, then have an entry in the Playables section where the adjustments and special abilities are spelled out. But the second section does not have level 2+ racial powers or racial feats. They are all designed to be 1st level PCs.

edit: To clarify, level 1 racial powers are listed, just nothing once higher levels are gained.

 

[kave99]

They have a standard monster listing in the body of the book, then have an entry in the Playables section where the adjustments and special abilities are spelled out. But the second section does not have level 2+ racial powers or racial feats. They are all designed to be 1st level PCs.

thats disappointing but predictable, thanks for the info and your hard work.

 

[thalmin]

thats disappointing but predictable, thanks for the info and your hard work.

see edit above.

And you are welcome.

 

[CrimsonNeko]

Thanks for the reply. Good to know they atleast have first level abilities. Also means if they make a racial book, it'll be all the easier to just add new potential abilities to a race.

 

[Fallen Seraph]

Thanks for the reply. Good to know they atleast have first level abilities. Also means if they make a racial book, it'll be all the easier to just add new potential abilities to a race.

There are supposed to be DDI articles that expand them out too. The first one (or at least the one we know about) is the Warforged.

 

[johnthedm7000]

Thalmin, on behalf of green-skins and oppressed humanoids everywhere can you tell me about the racial stats for PC goblins in the MM? Also, in your opinion are the racial stats for goblins in the MM in keeping with the noble and illustrious history of goblins. (I want all of the hard work the goblin defense foundation has done to have paid off)

 

[Fiendish Dire Weasel]

Anyone notice if Clerics can use shields.

Also anyone notice if Implements were required to use Spells/Prayers, there seems to be some confusion on this.