Against the Shadows VI - A Faded Glory Story Hour

[Lela]

Re: NEXT

With at least one character "moving on" what type of characters should players roll up next? Because they are currently in an urban setting they might have different options available.

In my opinion...

if Rose is lost, his player should try a Monk next.

if Quintus is lost, his player should try a multi-class Fighter/Wizard next.

If Rowen is lost, his player should try a Rogue next.

If Lew is lost, his player should try a Paladin next.

If Sextus is lost, his player should try a Cleric next.

Any other suggestions?

You'll need to come up with something different for Rose and Lew. Neither the Monk or Paladin is availible as anything other than a type of PRC. As a matter of fact, I have a hunch that Lew is about to take a Paladin one soon. Either way Old One has said that he will be revealing the class and it's requirments soon; I'm holding him to that, whether or not Lew takes it.

Now, on to my recomendations,

Rose: Should Rose die, the group will need another fighter in it. Normally I would recomend he try a Monk or Paladin for flavor but, since those are not options, I would say a multiclass Fighter/Ranger or straight Fighter.

Quintus: Normally people would say that the loss of the only mage in a group is devistating. I think this group can handle it. What these guys need is some versitility AND HEALING? You could do another Cleric, but I think you Quintus would be better off serving the Earth Mother as a Druid. The spells are partially offenseive and allow for healing at the same time. Wild Shape would work well for combat (among many other things) and Woodland Stride would be an added benifit when you consider how often people follow this party around, not knowing that one party member is there until it's too late would be nice.

Rowan: As for Rowan, I agree that he should become a Rogue, preferably a Halfling or Sear (sp?) for the Dex bonus. Don't worry too much about Str, just take Weapon Finese. He might want to pull in a level of Sorceror. True Strike is of great use when you've got a chance for a sneak attack and don't want to screw it up. Be sure to look at some of the other spells too. Should you ever level the Sorceror side up to 4th, look at Cat's Grace--a must for a Rogue/Spellcaster.

Lew: Under no circimstances is this party to ever be without a healer. It just can't happen. Lew's player would need to choose from Druid or Cleric. The result w/o a healer would just quickly turn into TPDDIP (Total Party Death, Destruction, and/or Intense Pain).

Sextus: For Sextus, I would recomend either a Ranger or Druid. The group could use either another fighter or healer. Both are significantly different than the Bard was. Though after Marcus Trio, I think he should lean more towards the Druid; someone who can Wild Shape into something that can fly over pits would be a big help.

All in all, I think this group needs another healer; for when they get seperated, in a big fight, or just because Rose takes a stab in the chest once too often.

 

[Dougal DeKree]

Hmm

Hi! I'm not quite sure, why rose's player should be fix at playing another fighter? Maybe it would be more interesting to "rotate" classes a bit? So, not fixed at any player if a fighter-type dies, the best substitution IMHO would be a fighter/rogue with polearm. Reach and sneaks can be devastating. As for loosing a magic-user...don't forget how often the sleep spell saved the groups butts! But maybe a wiz would be nicer than another sorc, though the points going for druid Lela stated are good, too. Or, of course, another healing-machine
BUT: If it went like i wanted, non of the chars would die at the mom

Dougal DeKree, Gnomish Illusionist

 

[Darklone]

Re: NEXT

if Rose is lost, his player should try a Monk next.

This group suffer due to hitpoints (or healing), the stats are nicely low and a monk needs preferably 4 good stats. I'd say: Rather go for a fighter or fighter/rogue.

if Quintus is lost, his player should try a multi-class Fighter/Wizard next.

You mean since he's a frontliner? Nah. I'd prefer Speaks with Stones(druid)! You are right, they need another spellcaster, but a full score wizard wouldn't hurt either.

If Rowen is lost, his player should try a Rogue next.

Kinda. They could use a roofrunner and sneaker and trapspringer... no idea what Drusilla can do.

If Lew is lost, his player should try a Paladin next.

Others answered here. They need a healer and paladin: Not possible. Perhaps a raise here?

If Sextus is lost, his player should try a Cleric next.

Yeah! A real diplomatic sucking cleric who scares the hell out of Lew and treats him like the little farmerboy come to town

Well... these character choices make me sick. I don't want that guy to die, whoever did it!

Usually I am against raises, but here... Hell. Rose dead: barbarian plot hooks deserted. Quintus: Hey, what about all those schemes? Sextus: Imagine what Quintus will do. Rowan: Who's that Old Man? Lew: Raise dead, raise dead, raise dead!!!

*sniff*

 

[MavrickWeirdo]

Re: Re: NEXT

You'll need to come up with something different for Rose and Lew. Neither the Monk or Paladin is availible as anything other than a type of PRC. As a matter of fact, I have a hunch that Lew is about to take a Paladin one soon. Either way Old One has said that he will be revealing the class and it's requirments soon; I'm holding him to that, whether or not Lew takes it.

Now, on to my recomendations,

Rose: Should Rose die, the group will need another fighter in it. Normally I would recomend he try a Monk or Paladin for flavor but, since those are not options, I would say a multiclass Fighter/Ranger or straight Fighter.

Quintus: Normally people would say that the loss of the only mage in a group is devistating. I think this group can handle it. What these guys need is some versitility AND HEALING? You could do another Cleric, but I think you Quintus would be better off serving the Earth Mother as a Druid. The spells are partially offenseive and allow for healing at the same time. Wild Shape would work well for combat (among many other things) and Woodland Stride would be an added benifit when you consider how often people follow this party around, not knowing that one party member is there until it's too late would be nice.

Rowan: As for Rowan, I agree that he should become a Rogue, preferably a Halfling or Sear (sp?) for the Dex bonus. Don't worry too much about Str, just take Weapon Finese. He might want to pull in a level of Sorceror. True Strike is of great use when you've got a chance for a sneak attack and don't want to screw it up. Be sure to look at some of the other spells too. Should you ever level the Sorceror side up to 4th, look at Cat's Grace--a must for a Rogue/Spellcaster.

Lew: Under no circimstances is this party to ever be without a healer. It just can't happen. Lew's player would need to choose from Druid or Cleric. The result w/o a healer would just quickly turn into TPDDIP (Total Party Death, Destruction, and/or Intense Pain).

Sextus: For Sextus, I would recomend either a Ranger or Druid. The group could use either another fighter or healer. Both are significantly different than the Bard was. Though after Marcus Trio, I think he should lean more towards the Druid; someone who can Wild Shape into something that can fly over pits would be a big help.

All in all, I think this group needs another healer; for when they get seperated, in a big fight, or just because Rose takes a stab in the chest once too often.

I was aware that Paladin was a PrC, I wasn't sure about Monk, I couldn't find the "Faded Glory" equivelents. I suggested those because it would give the players something different to play while keeping "party balance". (Also the 4th level monk's ability "slow fall" will be useful against pits.)

There were 3 reasons I didn't sugest a Druid.

• Due to the Monotheistic culture, most people will be suspicious of Druids
• Many of the Northern Cities fell because of the "Mysterious Druids of the Far North"
• You expect the party to find a Druid in the middle of a City?

The reason I suggested a Fighter/Mage for Quintus's player is he can't seem to avoid melee.

Still we shall see.

 

[Old One]

Still Alive!

Greetings Gang!

Loving the speculation! I hope to have the finale of Session 15 up later today or sometime tomorrow (hectic week at work). We played Session 16 over the weekend...very interesting, to say the least!

Sometimes things take a rather bizarre turn!

~ Old One

 

[Gideon]

2 cents

So I don't want anyone to die. BUT......if someone does I would like to see more variety in the races. Since the party is in the big city there should be the chance of finding the Race half-breeds as well as many halflings(after all the run the economy) and Saar. Plus this party with all its excellent Role-playing skills could handle the issues of being non-human.

As far as classes go...i really don't know. What i do know is it will be fun and even better to read. So get to typing some story for us fan people OLD ONE.

 

[Darklone]

Re: Still Alive!

Loving the speculation! I hope to have the finale of Session 15 up later today or sometime tomorrow (hectic week at work). We played Session 16 over the weekend...very interesting, to say the least!

Sometimes things take a rather bizarre turn!

That's Old One... can't resist the temptation to give us another teaser! ARGH!

Character choices: Got a khazardyn in my group now ... Nah, it would need a storyhour to tell you about him!

But if there's one thing to be said about Faded Glory: Expect the unexpected!

 

[Tortoise]

With all of the speculation about what everyone should replace their character with if needed, I noticed something I don't know if the readers are aware of ...

Rowan is already part Rogue.
Lew is looking at becoming a Paladin.
Sextus is part Ranger.
Quintus and Rose have expressed no interest in multi-classing presently.

Of course, with recent events, we could see some interesting changes.

 

[Lela]

Re: Hmm

Hi! I'm not quite sure, why rose's player should be fix at playing another fighter? Maybe it would be more interesting to "rotate" classes a bit?

Well, if Rose dies, look at the party make up: Ranger, Bard, Sorceror, Cleric. The Ranger in this group is mainly an archer, w/o the usual two-weapon thing going. That leaves the party w/o anyone upfront for melee; a bad thing.

As for loosing a magic-user...don't forget how often the sleep spell saved the groups butts! But maybe a wiz would be nicer than another sorc,

Point well taken.

though the points going for druid Lela stated are good, too. Or, of course, another healing-machine

Thanks! That's a fun thing about the Druid. A reasonable amount of attack/defense spells with some nice healing power. Though not quite as combat oriented enough for my tasts. Personally, I think my next character will be a Ranger (though I havn't a clue when that'll be).

BUT: If it went like i wanted, none of the chars would die at the mom

Of course, I couldn't aggree more.

 

[Quickbeam]

Tortoise:
I don't want Rowan to die at all, that was just my guess several posted sessions ago. In truth, I'm very fond of Rangers and find yours to have a particularly interesting background. I'd love to be this Story Hour's greatest seer, but overall I'd prefer Rowan to live...good luck !!

Old One:
You are more than welcome for the strong words of praise posted a few days ago -- they're well deserved! Now if we can just get that next segment posted...