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<blockquote data-quote="Vyvyan Basterd" data-source="post: 4537579" data-attributes="member: 4892">You don't have to reflavor the entire class. You only need to reflavor the power you choose that do not thematically fit your concept. I was willing to do this in previous editions and still am willing to do it in 4E. You don't *have* to rewrite the book if you are trying to create a character concept. You only have to start rewriting if you are attached to the old mechanics and can't see past them to create your concept within the new mechanics. Concept != Mechanics.Damage has been revisioned in 4E. If you are stuck under the conception that damage equals physical trauma, then I can understand why you believe damage is &quot;unbardlike.&quot; If you can accept that &quot;damage&quot; and &quot;hit points&quot; measure all forms of disability that can eventually break your resolve to continue fighting then you will understand how a demoralizing attack performed by a skilled bard can cause &quot;damage.&quot;The mechanical bonuses of a Dragon Disciple are not what makes this a character concept. Making choices within the 4E rules that fit the theme of a Dragon Disciple make a concept.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Vyvyan Basterd, post: 4537579, member: 4892"] You don't have to reflavor the entire class. You only need to reflavor the power you choose that do not thematically fit your concept. I was willing to do this in previous editions and still am willing to do it in 4E. You don't *have* to rewrite the book if you are trying to create a character concept. You only have to start rewriting if you are attached to the old mechanics and can't see past them to create your concept within the new mechanics. Concept != Mechanics. Damage has been revisioned in 4E. If you are stuck under the conception that damage equals physical trauma, then I can understand why you believe damage is "unbardlike." If you can accept that "damage" and "hit points" measure all forms of disability that can eventually break your resolve to continue fighting then you will understand how a demoralizing attack performed by a skilled bard can cause "damage." The mechanical bonuses of a Dragon Disciple are not what makes this a character concept. Making choices within the 4E rules that fit the theme of a Dragon Disciple make a concept. [/QUOTE]

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