buddhafrog
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I've only played 4e and am excited about joining my first Pathfinder game - but I'm feeling unsettled about my character. I'd so much appreciate it if anyone could help me build my character so that I know I'm doing it right. (*I've found Pathfinder folks general love to help new players get acquainted, so thanks)
I haven't had the time to explore how my character might advance through levels. I *love* how Pathfinder lets you multiclass, but it also leaves me with so many options that I'm not too sure I'm doing it correctly. Also b/c of this, it's hard for me to be able to see how my character might advance into a themed character and overcome some of his weakness at further levels. I'm not too concerned about min/maxing but well... maybe I'm a little concerned about not maxing enough.
This week (tomorrow March 19th) we will start at level 2 but I haven't had time to figure my character out (so I come her with my beggar cup out). I have some leeway to change my character until tomorrow, after that, no changes:
1/2 Orc
Str 18, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
Lvl 1: fighter using a Orc Double Axe
Feat: Two-Weapon Fighting; Weapon Focus (double-axe)
Skills: Intimidate, Survival
Armor: Studded Leather Armor (armor check -1 penalty)
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13
Melee: Orc double axe +6 (1d8+6, 20/x3) or double axe +4 (1d8+4, 20.x3) and (1d8+2, 20/x3)
Ranged: shortbow +3 (1d6, 20/x3)
Lvl 2: Rogue (or party has no rogue and I was thinking two-weapon + sneak attack = good idea)
Feat: ?????
Skills: lots - all rogue-ish
Armor: Armor: Studded Leather Armor (armor check -1 penalty)
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13
Q: I'm concerned about my armor class, but I as a rogue I don't like my -1 armor check penalty either. Thoughts?
Q: My 2nd level feat (rogue 1st level) - not sure how this is termed. Suggestions?
Q: Skills: I'm allowed +4 when I rank in skills - but only once per skill even if I improve in that skill in different classes (fighter and rogue), right?
Q: I'm even considering Barbarian multi-classing later to get the added speed which would help with sneak attack opportunities - is this just stupid?
Going forward, we might play up to Lvl 12 or so - any links or suggestions on how to semi-optimize my build as a 1/2 Orc, two-weapon, double-axe fighter/rogue? I'm a beginner, so nothing you say will be too simple - any advice is recommended. I'm hoping to build a useful enough rogue, but a type of character that is a little ruthless, jumps into fights too quickly, is usually melee-based, and used double-weapon to differentiate him from our other fighter. Thanks!
I haven't had the time to explore how my character might advance through levels. I *love* how Pathfinder lets you multiclass, but it also leaves me with so many options that I'm not too sure I'm doing it correctly. Also b/c of this, it's hard for me to be able to see how my character might advance into a themed character and overcome some of his weakness at further levels. I'm not too concerned about min/maxing but well... maybe I'm a little concerned about not maxing enough.
This week (tomorrow March 19th) we will start at level 2 but I haven't had time to figure my character out (so I come her with my beggar cup out). I have some leeway to change my character until tomorrow, after that, no changes:
1/2 Orc
Str 18, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8
Lvl 1: fighter using a Orc Double Axe
Feat: Two-Weapon Fighting; Weapon Focus (double-axe)
Skills: Intimidate, Survival
Armor: Studded Leather Armor (armor check -1 penalty)
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13
Melee: Orc double axe +6 (1d8+6, 20/x3) or double axe +4 (1d8+4, 20.x3) and (1d8+2, 20/x3)
Ranged: shortbow +3 (1d6, 20/x3)
Lvl 2: Rogue (or party has no rogue and I was thinking two-weapon + sneak attack = good idea)
Feat: ?????
Skills: lots - all rogue-ish
Armor: Armor: Studded Leather Armor (armor check -1 penalty)
AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13
Q: I'm concerned about my armor class, but I as a rogue I don't like my -1 armor check penalty either. Thoughts?
Q: My 2nd level feat (rogue 1st level) - not sure how this is termed. Suggestions?
Q: Skills: I'm allowed +4 when I rank in skills - but only once per skill even if I improve in that skill in different classes (fighter and rogue), right?
Q: I'm even considering Barbarian multi-classing later to get the added speed which would help with sneak attack opportunities - is this just stupid?
Going forward, we might play up to Lvl 12 or so - any links or suggestions on how to semi-optimize my build as a 1/2 Orc, two-weapon, double-axe fighter/rogue? I'm a beginner, so nothing you say will be too simple - any advice is recommended. I'm hoping to build a useful enough rogue, but a type of character that is a little ruthless, jumps into fights too quickly, is usually melee-based, and used double-weapon to differentiate him from our other fighter. Thanks!