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First Impressions?
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YRUSirius
First Post
If you are a cleric of St. Cuthbert (or Helm, Torm, Tyr or something) and you enter one of his temples, the clergy will turn around, point fingers, laugh at you and say: "Hah, get outa here, you losy cleric and join some druidic circle or something. You hippy."
-YRUSirius
Let me see if I'm following you.
Wizard Quarterstaff(finesse=dexmod+1)(+2) damage 1d8(strmod-1)(+2)?
Cleric of Pelor Quarterstaff(dexmod+2)(+2) damage 1d8(strmod-1)(+2)?
Evenglare
Adventurer
Honestly my first impressions? Underwhelmed. I simply dont get the Armor, at all. I understand this is a play test, but it seems simply way to basic. I can pretty much do all of this already with the stuff I have. I dont feel anything "new" has come from it. I dont see any reason to run this , when I could run ... say ... castles and crusades. I'm not saying it's bad, but the material given is just to basic for me to make any kind of call. I dont plan on running this anytime soon because there isnt much to run honestly. It's annoying that I dont have all the monster rules either. Firebeetles skuttle? What does it do ?
My second pass impression.
I love the formatting. Every subject is just limited to under 3 paragraphs and very simple to follow.
But what is missing is the information I need to actually do a play-test. I need to know where these additional numbers in the attacks and defenses are coming from. If they are from weapon proficiency feats, I want them listed. I also need to know the basic level-up mechanic. I'm guessing all bonuses will be based on higher ability scores at higher levels. If that is so, then just do away with levels all together.
Are some spells really versus armor class?
I really like that there are only 4 points difference in basic Difficulty Class rolls.
I don't like the idea of the GM (me) having to roll DC saves every time a caster casts a spell. That is something I don't want from the other current edition.
I love the formatting. Every subject is just limited to under 3 paragraphs and very simple to follow.
But what is missing is the information I need to actually do a play-test. I need to know where these additional numbers in the attacks and defenses are coming from. If they are from weapon proficiency feats, I want them listed. I also need to know the basic level-up mechanic. I'm guessing all bonuses will be based on higher ability scores at higher levels. If that is so, then just do away with levels all together.
Are some spells really versus armor class?
I really like that there are only 4 points difference in basic Difficulty Class rolls.
I don't like the idea of the GM (me) having to roll DC saves every time a caster casts a spell. That is something I don't want from the other current edition.
Shieldhaven
Explorer
So - is it hideously gauche to just link my blog post of off-the-cuff reactions to the rules as I read through them?
What the heck, I'll risk being hideously gauche, and if it violates a forum rule I don't know about, I will apologize to the moderators.
Harbinger of Doom
What the heck, I'll risk being hideously gauche, and if it violates a forum rule I don't know about, I will apologize to the moderators.
Harbinger of Doom
soulcatcher78
First Post
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Advantage/Disadvantage - Easier than looking up a chart of possible modifiers. Disadvantage will make someone cry if they lose a potential roll of 20 when their second die reads 3, lol.
Potential to use a dead Goblin as a weapon...who doesn't love that visual?
No mention of tindertwigs or everburning torches in the equipment list *woot*
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Overnight healing - Hoping that this is something to be changed after this first draft of the packet given the last article about how HP and healing worked.
Discrepencies with the armor chart (light/medium armor with high dex being better than plate mail). Hoping that this will be resolved with future additions (or feats) that either remove the penalties or give us something in return for being in a metal suit (damage reduction?).
All in all I'm pretty happy with my initial read through. Looking forward to seeing how well it plays.
PS- For all of those folks worried about how boring the Fighter is, pick up a dead Goblin and break the will of the enemy with your blood lust!
Advantage/Disadvantage - Easier than looking up a chart of possible modifiers. Disadvantage will make someone cry if they lose a potential roll of 20 when their second die reads 3, lol.
Potential to use a dead Goblin as a weapon...who doesn't love that visual?
No mention of tindertwigs or everburning torches in the equipment list *woot*
--
Overnight healing - Hoping that this is something to be changed after this first draft of the packet given the last article about how HP and healing worked.
Discrepencies with the armor chart (light/medium armor with high dex being better than plate mail). Hoping that this will be resolved with future additions (or feats) that either remove the penalties or give us something in return for being in a metal suit (damage reduction?).
All in all I'm pretty happy with my initial read through. Looking forward to seeing how well it plays.
PS- For all of those folks worried about how boring the Fighter is, pick up a dead Goblin and break the will of the enemy with your blood lust!
