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[ragboy]

But the Picts were the original inhabitants of Briton before the Celtic migrations.

Howard apparently modeled them after the Iriquois. That's also the guidance in the Conan d20 RPG (mongoose).

 

[Fenris]

Ah, I had assumed that because he had NAMED it after a historical people............

Oh well. This may actually fit the concept better anyway. Guess I need to cruise that website a bit more. But this may certainly decide my skill list though.

 

[ragboy]

Ah, I had assumed that because he had NAMED it after a historical people............

Oh well. This may actually fit the concept better anyway. Guess I need to cruise that website a bit more. But this may certainly decide my skill list though.

Well, I wouldn't worry too much about the name thing, or the background being historical Pict flavored or Iriquois flavored. Howard created the world, but he's dead, so we can do whatever we want. If you like your character's name and background, who are we to say that it's 'right' or 'wrong.' Sorta the same philosophy I took with my Star Wars game. We're the ones that have to play in it, and be happy with the result... Damn the published material!

Anyway. All that just to say that I'm not going to hold up some archaic passage in a Howard story (or even in published RPG material) and say you're wrong...

 

[sword-dancer]

If you prefer a standard format for the PCs please post it, when you´ve it ready.

 

[ragboy]

Any format you want. I can adapt, or change it. Whatever's comfortable for you.

 

[Fenris]

I'll put all three up this weekend, at least stats and what not. Well I hope to at least, busy weekend.

One question: I am trying to figure out that last Fast Talent at level 12. Improved Evasion or Uncanny Dodge. Opinions?

 

[ragboy]

I'll put all three up this weekend, at least stats and what not. Well I hope to at least, busy weekend.

One question: I am trying to figure out that last Fast Talent at level 12. Improved Evasion or Uncanny Dodge. Opinions?

Uncanny dodge... There won't be as many situations where a Reflex save would make or break you (i.e. fireballs flying back and forth, etc). There will definitely be more instances of ambush/surprise.

 

[sword-dancer]

This weekend I will also try to make my character.

 

[Old One]

Damn...

RB,

How the heck did I miss this (grumbles)?

If you want another player...give me a week and I will try to have one to you (I am out on business travel and don't have book access for a couple of days).

I am thinking one of three concepts:

(1) Renegade Aquilonian or Nemedian knight, dishonored and down on his luck - tank (Strong/Tough).

(2) Disinherited Zingaran Dandy, 2nd son cheated out of familiy legacy, swashbuckler type (Fast/Smart).

(3) Ophirian Priestess of an obscure fire cult (maybe a militant, female-only offshoot of Mitra), former slave and sworn enemy of all things Set (Dedicated or Dedicated/Tough).

Thoughts?

~ OO

 

[Old One]

FDH= Fewer Dead Heroes, the armor as damage conversion option in GT.

FDH = Goodness...

Big fan of FDH, especially in a Hyborian Game !

~ OO