Gestalt rules ?'s and help to create two

[yennico]

Here you can hear the pronunciation of gestalt.

 

[Eolin]

Close enough to how i pronounce it. Its a pretty silly word for the combination, I've always thought.

 

[Phaedrus]

Do gestalt characters get the skill points from each class (in effect doubling up), or do they get only the best skill points from one of the classes?

 

[evolved]

you get a number of skill point based on whichever class gives the mosta ranger fighter would get 6+int every level but they can spent the points on skills from both lists

 

[Nifft]

I want to create two characters: A female Cleric/Druid (originally Cleric) who I want to have a 'nature witch' feel -- sort of like an Adept, but more capable; and a Fighter/Ranger -- I had originally envisioned him as a Polearm guy (originally Fighter), but with the 3.5 Ranger as he is, I wouldn't mind finding an appropriate Double/Exotic weapon to take advantage of his TWF... or even do both Bow and TWF specialist.

Honestly, from a complexity standpoint, I prefer to gestalt one spellcaster//one non-spellcaster. Druid//Cleric would take all day to pick spells.

-- N

 

[Runesong42]

Honestly, from a complexity standpoint, I prefer to gestalt one spellcaster//one non-spellcaster. Druid//Cleric would take all day to pick spells.

-- N

It sure did.

For some reason, this character is giving me the hardest time to decide what kind of flavouring to use.

By accident, I keep envisioning her more and more a cross between Maeve from the old Legendary Adventures of Sinbad, and Donna from That 70's Show, but a Cleric -- or a Druid. I thought about multi-classing her with Barbarian, but then she becomes more of a warrior... then again, maybe this is exactly what I need for the PC in mind. This would give him three women 'types' to pick from.

As a small backstory, the PC is a bit chauvinistic -- regardless of how competent a woman is, he always feels an urge to protect her, despite her competent efforts or protests. His 'ultimate goal' is to marry all of them and arrange 'adult situations' with them... preferrably all at once.

So, this is how 'The Three' would break down:

Barb/Cleric (or Druid) - your strong, feminist (ie women are just as good as men) type who isn't afraid to stand toe-to-toe with a man, or support him if needs be (ala Cleric/Druid). She has a strong sense of honour, and doesn't like being looked down upon. Tomboyish at times. To win her heart, she must be treated as an equal in all things. (Ideally, this woman would be "the one" romantic interest for the Hero above the others, and that's what I'm pushing for. She's the hardest one to win, too)

Rogue/Ranger - your sexpot blonde assassin-type who is attracted to power and wealth, so long as she gets spoiled -- ie. being showered with wealth and repaying in kind with pleasures of her own. She has a very secretive side, and is loathe to share it with anyone. To win her heart, she must be made to feel to 'belong' somewhere, to have a purpose to do things for more reasons than coin.

Bard/Sorc - a latina, she is both quiet and introspective. She has a love for learning, which usually keeps her away from social situations. She would be the 'book geek', much like the librarian from "The Mummy". She loves magic in all its forms, and is a voracious reader. To win her heart, she must be shown that there is more to the world than books, and more to people than legends and statistics.

Thoughts, comments?

 

[Thanee]

Bard/Sorc - a latina, she is both quiet and introspective. She has a love for learning, which usually keeps her away from social situations. She would be the 'book geek', much like the librarian from "The Mummy". She loves magic in all its forms, and is a voracious reader. To win her heart, she must be shown that there is more to the world than books, and more to people than legends and statistics.

Thoughts, comments?

That is not a sorcerer, that is a wizard!

Bye
Thanee

 

[Nifft]

His 'ultimate goal' is to marry all of them and arrange 'adult situations' with them... preferrably all at once.

Not going to comment on that part of the game.

Barb/Cleric (or Druid) - your strong, feminist (ie women are just as good as men) type who isn't afraid to stand toe-to-toe with a man, or support him if needs be (ala Cleric/Druid). She has a strong sense of honour, and doesn't like being looked down upon. Tomboyish at times.

Sounds like a Barb//Cleric or Ranger//Cleric. Pick a deity of strength & individualism, like Kord.

Rogue/Ranger - your sexpot blonde assassin-type who is attracted to power and wealth, so long as she gets spoiled -- ie. being showered with wealth and repaying in kind with pleasures of her own.

Sounds not so Ranger-like. Maybe a Bard//Rogue->Assassin? Or Sorc//Rogue->Assassin?

Bard/Sorc - a latina, she is both quiet and introspective. She has a love for learning, which usually keeps her away from social situations. She would be the 'book geek', much like the librarian from "The Mummy".

One of the few excellent things in that film. However, Thanee is right -- she sure sounds more like a Wizard than a Sorc, even if everyone else in the world is spontaneous. Perhaps for her a less charismatic class combo is called for: Monk//Wizard->Loremaster.

-- N

 

[Runesong42]

I agree with both Nifft and Thanee in that the Bard/Sorc would be more wizard-like, but IMC, all Wizards are Sorcs -- there is no core "Wizard" class. I am also using the Spontaneous Divine Spellcasters alt rule from Unearthed Arcana. In effect, this makes all casters spontaneous.

Re: Rogue/Ranger -- I neglected to mention that I changed her around and am using the Urban Ranger type (also found in UA). I am also going to give her levels in Shadowdancer. She is a reformed assassin -- the hero basically gave her an 'out' from her controlling boss and lover. The hero also had him executed for crimes against his people, and allowed the NPC to perform the execution as a final farewell to her old career.

Re: Bard/Sorc -- The concept for the demure latina was to have, like Nift suggested, the smart, meek character that the campaign hero would address for intellectual pursuits -- history, arcane lore, much like a sage. However, I also had her as a Sorc as she was originally the only arcane spellcaster in the party. Upon reflection, this doesn't exactly suit her personality, but it would suit her purpose as an arcane caster. I kind of like the Monk idea, but I don't see how a kung-fu master would fit -- this character is specifically designed to *need* protection.

 

[Nifft]

Spontaneous Divine Spellcasters alt rule from Unearthed Arcana. In effect, this makes all casters spontaneous.

What's the second word in that alt rule? Is it "Divine"? Why yes, it is!

Why would Spontaneous Divine Spellcasting have any effect on Arcane spellcasters?

Re: Bard/Sorc -- The concept for the demure latina was to have, like Nift suggested, the smart, meek character that the campaign hero would address for intellectual pursuits -- history, arcane lore, much like a sage. However, I also had her as a Sorc as she was originally the only arcane spellcaster in the party. Upon reflection, this doesn't exactly suit her personality, but it would suit her purpose as an arcane caster. I kind of like the Monk idea, but I don't see how a kung-fu master would fit -- this character is specifically designed to *need* protection.

Most of a Monk's powers are defensive. Low Str & Con -> needs protection. (Though, honestly, it's the Sorc/Wiz part that has more power at higher levels, so it's hard to imagine any seriously skilled Arcane spellcaster who will perpetually need protection.)

-- N