Done. I'll keep the first post updated as new insightful posts roll in. There isn't space to acknowledge who linked to said post (just who wrote it), but I really appreciate contributions!
Index of Insightful Posts/Threads
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Done. I'll keep the first post updated as new insightful posts roll in. There isn't space to acknowledge who linked to said post (just who wrote it), but I really appreciate contributions!
eamon's Simpler Treasure System with (mostly) Random Loot
The new system in three lines:
1. The DM randomizes (most) loot.
2. Items are sold at half price, instead of at 20% of list price.
3. All treasure parcels containing magic items are raised by one level.
The new system in three lines:
1. The DM randomizes (most) loot.
2. Items are sold at half price, instead of at 20% of list price.
3. All treasure parcels containing magic items are raised by one level.
The basic math of 4e advancement:
Over 29 levels, from a starting level 1 character (with no magic items) to level 30: To-hit, AC, and Fort/Reflex/Will gain +21 from levels/enhancement bonuses.
Assume you split your stat boosts to two stats that add to different FRW defenses. One of these stats is your primary attack stat. If you wear light armor, one of these stats boosts AC.
AC gains +6 more: either +6 from Masterwork Heavy Armor, or +2 from MW Light Armor and +4 from increases to an ability score which adds to AC.
To-hit and your two strong FRWs gain +4 more from Primary/Secondary Attribute advancement
Your one weak FRW gains +1 from the ability score boosts at levels 11/21.
So AC gains +27, to-hit and your two strong FRWs gain +25, and your weak FRW gains +22.
Over these 29 levels, monsters gain +29 to their to-hit and to all defenses. Monster to-hit rises 2 faster than PC AC, 4 faster than a PC's two strong FRWs, and 7 faster than a PC's weak FRW. PC to-hit rises 4 slower than monster defenses.
These numbers don't take into account powers, Paragon paths, Epic destinies, or feats. This is just the raw effect of levels, stat increases, and enhancement bonuses of magic items.
Over 29 levels, from a starting level 1 character (with no magic items) to level 30: To-hit, AC, and Fort/Reflex/Will gain +21 from levels/enhancement bonuses.
Assume you split your stat boosts to two stats that add to different FRW defenses. One of these stats is your primary attack stat. If you wear light armor, one of these stats boosts AC.
AC gains +6 more: either +6 from Masterwork Heavy Armor, or +2 from MW Light Armor and +4 from increases to an ability score which adds to AC.
To-hit and your two strong FRWs gain +4 more from Primary/Secondary Attribute advancement
Your one weak FRW gains +1 from the ability score boosts at levels 11/21.
So AC gains +27, to-hit and your two strong FRWs gain +25, and your weak FRW gains +22.
Over these 29 levels, monsters gain +29 to their to-hit and to all defenses. Monster to-hit rises 2 faster than PC AC, 4 faster than a PC's two strong FRWs, and 7 faster than a PC's weak FRW. PC to-hit rises 4 slower than monster defenses.
These numbers don't take into account powers, Paragon paths, Epic destinies, or feats. This is just the raw effect of levels, stat increases, and enhancement bonuses of magic items.
When Avengers (or other characters who can roll twice for attacks and use the better roll) gain more or less than typical characters from increasing their attack bonus.
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LuckyAdrastus
First Post
Nothing heavily mathematical, but a nice analysis of the impact of new stat options:
http://www.enworld.org/forum/4e-dis...ew-stat-pairs-elf-eladrin-dwarf-halfling.html
http://www.enworld.org/forum/4e-dis...ew-stat-pairs-elf-eladrin-dwarf-halfling.html
jbear
First Post
One of the most insightful threads I have read since frequenting these boards was LostSouls thread that was renamed to something like: 'Sandboxing in the Nentir Vale'. It is full of loads of really cool ideas about using powers as part of skill rolls/challenges and improvised PC actions and how to set DCs using the monster's defenses relevant to the action that is affecting it. Also to see how he improvised to bring KotS to life was really invaluable.
I don't know how to hunt down that link other than sifting through pages and pages of threads and it has been a while now...
So this is a request for someone, even LostSoul himself if he happen to read this and have a spare moment to share his brilliant mind with the rest of us, to post that link here as well.
It goes without saying there are similarly fantstic ideas in PirateCat's game session thread, but it is always being actualised and hence is readily available to read through. I do fully endorse that every DM should read it however.
I don't know how to hunt down that link other than sifting through pages and pages of threads and it has been a while now...
So this is a request for someone, even LostSoul himself if he happen to read this and have a spare moment to share his brilliant mind with the rest of us, to post that link here as well.
It goes without saying there are similarly fantstic ideas in PirateCat's game session thread, but it is always being actualised and hence is readily available to read through. I do fully endorse that every DM should read it however.
Here's a couple of good resources for DMs:
Stalker0's Guide to Anti-Grind
RangerWickett's Campaigns in a nutshell. Adventures in a Sentence
Stalker0's Guide to Anti-Grind
RangerWickett's Campaigns in a nutshell. Adventures in a Sentence
Found it with the power of Google.
Added this too- Stalker0's guide to grind is already there.
