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Message: <blockquote data-quote="theredrobedwizard" data-source="post: 3800358" data-attributes="member: 21340">I've been doing some extrapolations based on current classes and whatnot, and came up with a bunch of stuff that is dubiously balanced, but a good preview.  Mostly modeled after Star Wars Saga Edition, with some Book of 9 Swords and Player's Handbook 2 thrown in.----------8 Classes: Fighter, Wizard, Cleric, Rogue, Warlord, Paladin, Warlock, Ranger8 Races: Human, Halfling, Elf, Eladrin, Dwarf, Half-Elf, Half-Orc, Tiefling-------- Races --------Human: Bonus feat, bonus trained skill.Halfling: Improved Defenses, +2 Dex, -2 Str, reroll Acrobatics.Elf: +2 Dex, -2 Con, reroll Stealth, low-light vision, 40' move.Eladrin: +2 Int, -2 Con, reroll Spellcraft, low-light vision, conditional bonus feat: Skill Focus (any one trained Knowledge)Dwarf: +2 Con, -2 Dex, reroll Craft, darkvision, Stability (+2 ref def against effects that would involuntarily move you), Weapon Proficiency (Martial)Half-Elf: +2 Cha, -2 Con, reroll Persuade, low-light vision, bonus skill.Half-Orc: +2 Str, -2 Cha, -2 Int, reroll Athletics, darkvision, Powerful ChargeTiefling: -2 Wis, +2 Cha, reroll Deception, darkvision, Toughness-------- Classes (So far) --------Fighter: 2+Int skills.  d10 HD.  Fort +2 Ref +1 Will +0.  Bonus feat every level, Talent every odd.  Savage, Weapon Specialist, Brawler, and Armor trees.Wizard: 4+Int skills. d4 HD. Fort +0 Ref +1 Will +2.  Talent every odd, bonus feat every even.  Orb, Wand, Staff, and Sorcerer trees.Cleric: 4+Int skills. d8 HD. Fort +2 Ref +0 Will +1.  Talent every odd, bonus feat every even.  Summoner, Healer, Leadership, and Druid trees.Rogue: 8+Int skills. d6 HD. Fort +0 Ref +2 Will +1. Talent every odd, bonus feat every even.  Tinker, Fortune, Awareness, and Commando trees.----------Sample Characters (16, 14, 14, 12, 10, 8)Bob Zjerunkal - Human Fighter 1Str 16 Dex 14 Con 14 Int 8 Wis 10 Cha 12Reflex Defense 18, Fortitude Defense 16, Will Defense 12, Damage Threshold 16    HP: 33Initiative: +2    Attack: Greatsword (+4 to hit, 2d6+6 damage) OR Greatsword Rapid Strike (+2 to hit, 3d6+6 damage) OR Longbow (+3 to hit, 1d8+3 damage)Action Points: 5 (d6s)Skills: Athletics, EnduranceTalent: Armored DefenseFeats: Weapon Proficiency (Simple, Martial), Armor Proficiency (Light, Medium, Heavy), Shield Proficiency (Normal, Tower), Toughness, Improved Defenses, Rapid StrikePer Day: Surge (Swift action; make a single Melee attack)Per Encounter: Iron Wind (Standard: Attack two adjacent opponents with a single Melee attack)At Will: Power Attack (-1 to hit, +2 damage on Melee attacks only)Equipment: Scale Mail, Greatsword, Longbow, Standard Adventuring PackAmanda Hugenkis - Halfling Cleric 1Str 10 Dex 16 Con 10 Int 8 Wis 16 Cha 14Reflex Defense 18, Fortitude Defense 16, Will Defense 16, Damage Threshold 16    HP: 24Initiative +3    Attack: Mace (+0 to hit, 1d8 damage)Action Points: 5 (d8s)Skills: Knowledge (Religion), Spellcraft, CraftTalent: HealerFeats: Weapon Proficiency (Simple), Armor Proficiency (Light, Medium), Shield Proficiency (Normal), Improved Defenses, Action SurgePer Day: Undead Destruction (Standard: [Cleric Level]d8+[Charisma Modifier] damage to all undead within 30')Per Encounter Abilities: Inspirational Critical (Reaction: After a successful critical hit, heal one ally within 30' 2x[Cleric Level] HP), Spell Suite*At Will: Burst of Healing (Standard: All allies within 30' heal [Cleric Level] HP, as long as they're at less than 1/2 their full HP)Spell Suite: Cure Wounds (Standard: Touch an ally, heal them 3d8+[Cleric Level] HP), Bless (Standard: All allies get +1 to hit, damage, and defenses until end of encounter)Equipment: Light Shield, Mace, Studded Leather Armor, Standard Adventuring PackIshmael Percival Freely - Dwarf Rogue 1Str 14 Dex 12 Con 18 Int 10 Wis 12 Cha 8Reflex Defense 14, Fortitude Defense 15, Will Defense 13, Damage Threshold 15    HP: 22Initiative: +1    Attack: Dwarven Waraxe (+2 to hit, 1d10+4 damage) OR Waraxe Sneak Attack (+2 to hit, 2d10+4 damage) OR Thrown Handaxe (+1 to hit, 1d6+1 damage)Action Points: 5 (d6s)Skills: Disable Device, Perception, Athletics, Acrobatics, Persuasion, Deception, Stealth, Craft*Feats: Weapon Proficiency (Simple, Martial), Armor Proficiency (Light), Point Blank Shot, Precise ShotTalent: Battle AnalysisPer Day: Feint (Standard: Make a melee attack against a target's Will defense instead of Reflex defense.)Per Encounter: Combat Reflexes (Reaction: When an opponent provokes an AoO, you may make an extra AoO against them.)At Will: Sneak Attack (Standard: Only when attacking a flanked or flat footed opponent.)Equipment: Leather Armor, 5 Handaxes, Dwarven Waraxe, Standard Adventuring PackReginald Turnbottom IV - Tiefling Wizard 1Str 8 Dex 14 Con 10 Int 16 Wis 16 Cha 10Reflex Defense 14, Fortitude 11, Will Defense 16, Damage Threshold 11    HP: 12Initiative: +2    Attack: Dagger (-1 to hit, 1d4-1 damage)Action Points: 8 (d6s)Skills: Knowledge (Arcana, The Planes, History, Local), Spellcraft, Craft, Deception*.Feats: Weapon Proficiency (Simple), Skill Focus (Spellcraft), Heroic SpiritTalent: Sorcerous SpellcastingPer Day: Arcane Fire (Standard: Ray attack, Reflex Defense negates; 3d8+[Wizard Level] fire damage.)Per Encounter: Power Word [Daze] (Standard, Will Defense negates; Daze target of less than 5th level.), Spell Suite*At Will: Arcane Strike (Standard: Ray attack, Reflex Defense negates; 1d8+[1/2 Wizard level] force damage.)Spell Suite: Burning Hands (Standard: Cone AoE, Reflex Defense negates; 1d4+[Wizard level] fire damage.), Charm Person (+10 on next Persuasion check.)Equipment: Wand, Dagger, Spell Tome, Standard Adventuring Pack-----------------------------The asterisks are the skills that they may reroll.Do with that what you will.  Hopefully some of it helps.   I like the stuff you've done so far as well, but again there's the dubious balancing act to worry about.-TRRW</blockquote>

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