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<blockquote data-quote="buddhafrog" data-source="post: 5500297" data-attributes="member: 86605"><p>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) </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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:</p><p></p><p>1/2 Orc</p><p>Str 18, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 10, Wis 12, Cha 8</p><p></p><p><span style="color: DarkRed"><strong>Lvl 1:</strong></span> fighter using a Orc Double Axe</p><p>Feat: Two-Weapon Fighting; Weapon Focus (double-axe)</p><p>Skills: Intimidate, Survival </p><p>Armor: Studded Leather Armor (armor check -1 penalty)</p><p>AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13</p><p>Melee: Orc double axe +6 (1d8+6, 20/x3) or double axe +4 (1d8+4, 20.x3) and (1d8+2, 20/x3)</p><p>Ranged: shortbow +3 (1d6, 20/x3)</p><p></p><p><span style="color: DarkRed"><strong>Lvl 2:</strong></span> Rogue (or party has no rogue and I was thinking two-weapon + sneak attack = good idea)</p><p>Feat: ?????</p><p>Skills: lots - all rogue-ish</p><p>Armor: Armor: Studded Leather Armor (armor check -1 penalty)</p><p>AC 15, touch 12, flat-footed 13</p><p></p><p><span style="color: blue"><strong>Q:</strong></span> I'm concerned about my armor class, but I as a rogue I don't like my -1 armor check penalty either. Thoughts?</p><p><span style="color: blue"><strong>Q:</strong></span> My 2nd level feat (rogue 1st level) - not sure how this is termed. Suggestions?</p><p><span style="color: blue"><strong>Q:</strong></span> 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?</p><p><span style="color: blue"><strong>Q:</strong></span> I'm even considering Barbarian multi-classing later to get the added speed which would help with sneak attack opportunities - is this just stupid?</p><p></p><p>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!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddhafrog, post: 5500297, member: 86605"] 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 [COLOR="DarkRed"][B]Lvl 1:[/B][/COLOR] 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) [COLOR="DarkRed"][B]Lvl 2:[/B][/COLOR] 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 [COLOR="blue"][B]Q:[/B][/COLOR] I'm concerned about my armor class, but I as a rogue I don't like my -1 armor check penalty either. Thoughts? [COLOR="blue"][B]Q:[/B][/COLOR] My 2nd level feat (rogue 1st level) - not sure how this is termed. Suggestions? [COLOR="blue"][B]Q:[/B][/COLOR] 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? [COLOR="blue"][B]Q:[/B][/COLOR] 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! [/QUOTE]
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