Epic Cinematic (Recruiting)

[Vertexx69]

Yah, I'm gonna need an example of how we are suppossed to post in the IC thread. It seems to be very complicated. You don't want us to write what our characters are thinking or feeling, and you only want a minimum of dialog? Ok then lets bring on the combat! haha

I had just a couple more questions for the fluff equipment of Captain P. It has to do with the exact dimensions of his airship and the number siege weapons (cannons/balista/heavy catapult etc.) that can reasonably be fit on board. Does it have lower decks for tiered weapon placement?

 

[Arabesu]

Also, I'm pretty sure the Swordsage bonus to AC doesn't -require- you to be wearing light armor. It just functions in -up to- light armor, but not in medium or heavier.

Edit - Actually, it does say "so long as." That strikes me as bizarrely weird though!

This is what I thought as well, particularly since on p20 of Bo9s they suggest dropping "light armor profieciency in exchange for a monks unarmed strike" under the section titled Adaptation (I'm paraphrasing a little since I just glanced at my books on the way out of the house this morning). It would make no sense for a swordsage to take that option if they also didn't get their bonus.

This is the first campaign I've been it where an unarmored swordsage doesn't get the bonus.

Its also my first campaign above 21st level.

As I look over the character I realize the I have also taken a bunch of base classes. So I guess I need that "special" to be favored-multiclass swashbuckler rather than the swordsage bonus when unarmored. Clearly I have more work to do since I don't get two "specials."

Here is a question for anyone with more knowledge of the books than I:

Is there a feat that gives favored-multiclass? I only have one class out of balance so if I could have Yens take a feat to give him favored multiclass swashbuckler then I'd be set with relatively few changes. And I could keep the "special" that gives him swordsage bonus unarmored. Or I could just be "resigned to take the penalty" as Shay put it.

Lastely, I have a question, for Vertexx69. Is Captain P looking for a Bosun? Yens is a well trained but semi-retired pirate (I am adding in the prof. sailor ranks that I forgot to take on my home copy and will post it on the site after I resolve the above questions.)

Now to take a look at the IC thread...

 

[Shayuri]

I want to say there is...but I don't recall what it is or where it's from. So...it's not much help.

I know Eberron has a few feats that let paladins and monks multiclass... It may be Races of Destiny has a 'new favored class' feat. I don't have it, which would explain why I don't remember it well.

As for character background...is there room on that airship for a pixie scout? Tatter would be great at recon and so on. Nothing like a flying, invisible sprite to check stuff out! And she's good in a fight too.

 

[Vertexx69]

As for character background...is there room on that airship for a pixie scout? Tatter would be great at recon and so on. Nothing like a flying, invisible sprite to check stuff out! And she's good in a fight too.

Sure Though I'd say an 800 pound, invisible (ring of sequestering) captain with flight speed of 4500/good (150/ring of solar wings- X2/boots of swiftness-X15) might be just as talented at scouting ;p

 

[Arabesu]

Yes, I was remembering the Paladin and Monks free-multiclass feat. Just didn't know if there as a general feat for "make X class your new favored class." There should be. Probably. Definitely something I would implement in the PbP I run on this board.

As an aside I have discovered gnome-twist cloth from Races of Stone (p158). Basically I've been banging my head against this max-dex in armor thing, and this is the only base armor type that has max dex "-" i.e. as much as you want. It takes a feat, but Yens has them in spades. I'll think about that option, it is very attractive, particularly since its light.

Does anyone know of another base armor with a max-dex higher than padded (i.e. 8)?

Can't go celestial since its a specific armor...

 

[Arabesu]

Sure Though I'd say an 800 pound, invisible (ring of sequestering) captain with flight speed of 4500/good (150/ring of solar wings- X2/boots of swiftness-X15) might be just as talented at scouting ;p

Ooooo. Ring of Sequestering. That is a very good item. Will you stay invisible if you attack? I may have to push around some gold to upgrade my plain old ring of invisibility for sequestering. That is just too good to pass up for a roguish type.

Also, where is the eye patch of seeing from? I have to drop the robe if I take twistclothe, so I am trying to find a trueseeing replacement.

 

[Shayuri]

lol

That's actually the best argument against Tatter being a crewmember on your ship I could possibly imagine. Thanks for helping me decide.

Arabesu, I think Albedo made a statement saying he'd be willing to change swordsage AC bonus so it worked when unarmored too. So you're fine with bracers.

I don't think Sequester is stated as being interrupted by attacks...though of course, the version in the PHB makes you comatose, so it's not really the kind of thing they were thinking about when writing it. That said, I see no reason why the ring would shut off when you attack...it certainly isn't described as working that way.

Eye Patch of Seeing is in the MIC. Don't got the page ref. Should be on Ver's sheet though.

Oh, also, Albedo...this is kind of a fuzzy area, but I thought it'd be better to deal with it now than later. Regarding the epic Boots of Swiftness, there's a provision in their description where the doubling of speed specifically doesn't stack with magical or supernatural enhancements. Does this extend to magic items that grant movement forms ordinarily not possessed, like Climb, Flight, and Swim? Usually in 3.5 items, speed boosts are listed as flat increases rather than multiples...but the Boots of Swiftness are a holdover from a 3.0 product, so it's less clear.

Thanks!

 

[Vertexx69]

No the eye patch of seeing is just a gem of seeing, from the dmg, that I set into an eye patch so it technically takes up my eye spot, but my hands are free when I decide to use it. And it goes with my pirate theme

@ arbuesu - I couldn't figure out where you were getting your 11d6 Sneak Attack dice from, since you're only a level 4 rogue and swash doesnt give you SA from what I can see. Maybe you forgot to change it as you were adjusting your character levels? Unless its those 2 draing feats from CScou, in which case 2 feats for +9d6 SA is a hell of a bargain

The sequestering ring (ELH p. 136) specifically states that it works as the spell, but without the catatonia. And attacking does not break the spell as invisibilty does.

 

[Arabesu]

Daring Outlaw Feat, from Complete Scoundrel.

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ex/20070105a&page=4

 

[Arabesu]

Prior to that book coming out, Swashbuckler was lambasted as one of the weakest new base class, both online and in my home group. A guy in my home game tried playing one as soon as complete warrior came out, and while they are fun in flavor, their mechanics are significantly weaker than most else out there.

I guess WOTC payed attention and gave them a big cooky when complete scoundrel came out.