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<blockquote data-quote="jkason" data-source="post: 5061060" data-attributes="member: 2710"><p>So, I took the plunge and got the month of DDI. The compendium is far from the ideal way to learn the game, but since I managed to get the builder installed at work (I'd thought it was a webapp. Sadly, no, and doesn't run on macs, so I can't use it at home <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> ) I think I have at least a rudimentary understanding. </p><p></p><p>Anyway, I'm sure it's probably a mess, but here's my first shot at Shai and Dys. Animal companions seem a whole lot tougher in 4e, though I suppose that's because they come at the expense of combat style for Rangers.</p><p></p><p>I tried to keep a basic concept in mind: Shai's an instinctive fighter influenced by the touch of nature--primarily through his bond with Dyspeer, though of late he's discovered the beast within himself, as well.</p><p></p><p>So, mostly focused on beast and beast form powers, almost all melee-oriented, with a few nature tricks thrown in. Summoning seemed in keeping with his past and his beasty leanings, and the current lightning storm made picking at least one elemental power seem right. Rather than keep stepping on Talashia's toes, though, I let the Frostwolf pelt item inspire me to go for a cold attack rather than electricity.</p><p></p><p>Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. I still only have the vaguest idea what I'm doing, and I've never been especially good at not managing to work at cross-purposes with my build choices. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>jason</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH]42704[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jkason, post: 5061060, member: 2710"] So, I took the plunge and got the month of DDI. The compendium is far from the ideal way to learn the game, but since I managed to get the builder installed at work (I'd thought it was a webapp. Sadly, no, and doesn't run on macs, so I can't use it at home :( ) I think I have at least a rudimentary understanding. Anyway, I'm sure it's probably a mess, but here's my first shot at Shai and Dys. Animal companions seem a whole lot tougher in 4e, though I suppose that's because they come at the expense of combat style for Rangers. I tried to keep a basic concept in mind: Shai's an instinctive fighter influenced by the touch of nature--primarily through his bond with Dyspeer, though of late he's discovered the beast within himself, as well. So, mostly focused on beast and beast form powers, almost all melee-oriented, with a few nature tricks thrown in. Summoning seemed in keeping with his past and his beasty leanings, and the current lightning storm made picking at least one elemental power seem right. Rather than keep stepping on Talashia's toes, though, I let the Frostwolf pelt item inspire me to go for a cold attack rather than electricity. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. I still only have the vaguest idea what I'm doing, and I've never been especially good at not managing to work at cross-purposes with my build choices. ;) jason [ATTACH]42704._xfImport[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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