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<blockquote data-quote="Insight" data-source="post: 3733458" data-attributes="member: 11437"><p><strong>Character Creation Guidelines</strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'verdana'"><span style="color: gold"><strong><u>CHARACTER CREATION RULES</u></strong></span></span></p><p>Since we don't know much about the rules changes expected in 4E (although check out <a href="http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=204119" target="_blank">this thread</a> for what we DO know), in an effort to minimize expected changes later, the characters are going to be built using mostly the core rules. In addition, I'm going to throw in some of my favorite rules options from Unearthed Arcana (UA) and Player's Handbook II (PHB2).</p><p></p><p>Unless otherwise approved or directed, use the guidelines below to create your character:</p><p></p><p><span style="color: gold"><strong>Races</strong>:</span> PHB only.</p><p><span style="color: gold"><strong>Classes</strong>:</span> PHB + Favored Soul (Complete Divine), <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/races/racialParagonClasses.htm" target="_blank">Racial Paragon Classes (UA)</a>, and Swashbuckler (Complete Warrior).</p><p><span style="color: gold"><strong>Alignment</strong>:</span> All characters will be good-aligned or neutral. As Chaotic Neutral seems to be the default choice of those who don't really want to roleplay, I am going to be suspicious of CN characters without justification. </p><p><span style="color: gold"><strong>Class Options</strong>:</span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Barbarians: Berserker Strength (PHB2), <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#barbarian" target="_blank">the "other class options" in UA</a>, <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/classFeatureVariants.htm#rageVariantWhirlingFrenzy" target="_blank">Whirling Frenzy (UA)</a>, and <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#wolfTotemClassFeatures" target="_blank">Wolf Totem Variant (UA)</a> - this is the DEFAULT Barbarian, and is called Jackal Totem in this game.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Bard: Bardic Knack (PHB2) and <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#bardVariantBardicSage" target="_blank">Bardic Sage (UA)</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cleric: <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#clericVariantCloisteredCleric" target="_blank">Cloistered Cleric (UA)</a> - this are the DEFAULT class settings, <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/classFeatureVariants.htm#turningUndeadVariantLevelCheck" target="_blank">Level Check for Turning Undead (UA)</a> - DEFAULT, and Spontaneous Domain Casting (PHB2) - this is the DEFAULT ability (Clerics cannot spontaneously cast heals without the appropriate feat).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Druid: <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#druidVariantDruidicAvenger" target="_blank">Druidic Avenger (UA)</a>, <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#druid" target="_blank">the "other class options" in UA</a>, and Shapeshift (PHB2) - this is the DEFAULT ability (Druids do NOT have Wild Shape in this game).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fighter: Counterattack (PHB2), Elusive Attack (PHB2), <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#fighter" target="_blank">the "other class options" in UA</a>, Overpowering Attack (PHB2).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Monk: Decisive Strike (PHB2) and <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#monkVariantFightingStyles" target="_blank">Fighting Styles (UA)</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Paladin: Charging Smite (PHB2), <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#paladin" target="_blank">the "other class options" in UA</a>, and <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#paladinofFreedomClassFeatures" target="_blank">Paladin of Freedom (UA)</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ranger: Distracting Attack (PHB2), <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/classFeatureVariants.htm#favoredEnemyVariantFavoredEnvironment" target="_blank">Favored Environment (UA)</a>, and <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#rangerVariantUrbanRanger" target="_blank">Urban Ranger (UA)</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rogue: Disruptive Attack (PHB2), <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#rogue" target="_blank">the "other class options" in UA</a>, and <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#rogueVariantWildernessRogue" target="_blank">Wilderness Rogue (UA)</a>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sorcerer: <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#sorcererVariantBattleSorcerer" target="_blank">Battle Sorcerer (UA)</a> - this are the DEFAULT class settings, and Metamagic Specialist (PHB2).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Swashbuckler: Shield of Blades (PHB2).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Wizard: <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#wizard" target="_blank">The "other class options" in UA</a>.</li> </ul><p><span style="color: gold"><strong>Other Rules Options</strong>:</span> Class-Based Defense (UA) and Weapon Group Proficiencies (UA) - DEFAULT.</p><p><span style="color: gold"><strong>Feats</strong>:</span> PHB only at start. Other feats will become available at a later time.</p><p><span style="color: gold"><strong>Prestige Classes</strong>:</span> DMG only at start. A few (6-12) other prestige classes will become available at a later time.</p><p></p><p>Anything listed as DEFAULT means that option is standard in this game. Certain options can be regained through the use of feats or magic items.</p><p></p><p>The UA options can be found <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/" target="_blank">here</a> if you don't own the book. Unfortunately, there are no online versions of the PHB2 options or the Favored Soul or Swashbuckler classes. </p><p></p><p>Also, keep in mind that I'll be using environmental rules regarding heat and fatigue if you spend a great deal of time outside during the day. This will be important for those of you who may wear metal armor. More details to come regarding this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Insight, post: 3733458, member: 11437"] [b]Character Creation Guidelines[/b] [font=verdana][color=gold][b][u]CHARACTER CREATION RULES[/u][/b][/color][/font] Since we don't know much about the rules changes expected in 4E (although check out [url=http://www.enworld.org/showthread.php?t=204119]this thread[/url] for what we DO know), in an effort to minimize expected changes later, the characters are going to be built using mostly the core rules. In addition, I'm going to throw in some of my favorite rules options from Unearthed Arcana (UA) and Player's Handbook II (PHB2). Unless otherwise approved or directed, use the guidelines below to create your character: [color=gold][b]Races[/b]:[/color] PHB only. [color=gold][b]Classes[/b]:[/color] PHB + Favored Soul (Complete Divine), [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/races/racialParagonClasses.htm]Racial Paragon Classes (UA)[/url], and Swashbuckler (Complete Warrior). [color=gold][b]Alignment[/b]:[/color] All characters will be good-aligned or neutral. As Chaotic Neutral seems to be the default choice of those who don't really want to roleplay, I am going to be suspicious of CN characters without justification. [color=gold][b]Class Options[/b]:[/color] [list] [*]Barbarians: Berserker Strength (PHB2), [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#barbarian]the "other class options" in UA[/url], [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/classFeatureVariants.htm#rageVariantWhirlingFrenzy]Whirling Frenzy (UA)[/url], and [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#wolfTotemClassFeatures]Wolf Totem Variant (UA)[/url] - this is the DEFAULT Barbarian, and is called Jackal Totem in this game. [*]Bard: Bardic Knack (PHB2) and [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#bardVariantBardicSage]Bardic Sage (UA)[/url]. [*]Cleric: [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#clericVariantCloisteredCleric]Cloistered Cleric (UA)[/url] - this are the DEFAULT class settings, [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/classFeatureVariants.htm#turningUndeadVariantLevelCheck]Level Check for Turning Undead (UA)[/url] - DEFAULT, and Spontaneous Domain Casting (PHB2) - this is the DEFAULT ability (Clerics cannot spontaneously cast heals without the appropriate feat). [*]Druid: [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#druidVariantDruidicAvenger]Druidic Avenger (UA)[/url], [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#druid]the "other class options" in UA[/url], and Shapeshift (PHB2) - this is the DEFAULT ability (Druids do NOT have Wild Shape in this game). [*]Fighter: Counterattack (PHB2), Elusive Attack (PHB2), [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#fighter]the "other class options" in UA[/url], Overpowering Attack (PHB2). [*]Monk: Decisive Strike (PHB2) and [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#monkVariantFightingStyles]Fighting Styles (UA)[/url]. [*]Paladin: Charging Smite (PHB2), [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#paladin]the "other class options" in UA[/url], and [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#paladinofFreedomClassFeatures]Paladin of Freedom (UA)[/url]. [*]Ranger: Distracting Attack (PHB2), [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/classFeatureVariants.htm#favoredEnemyVariantFavoredEnvironment]Favored Environment (UA)[/url], and [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#rangerVariantUrbanRanger]Urban Ranger (UA)[/url]. [*]Rogue: Disruptive Attack (PHB2), [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#rogue]the "other class options" in UA[/url], and [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#rogueVariantWildernessRogue]Wilderness Rogue (UA)[/url]. [*]Sorcerer: [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#sorcererVariantBattleSorcerer]Battle Sorcerer (UA)[/url] - this are the DEFAULT class settings, and Metamagic Specialist (PHB2). [*]Swashbuckler: Shield of Blades (PHB2). [*]Wizard: [url=http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/classes/variantCharacterClasses.htm#wizard]The "other class options" in UA[/url].[/list] [color=gold][b]Other Rules Options[/b]:[/color] Class-Based Defense (UA) and Weapon Group Proficiencies (UA) - DEFAULT. [color=gold][b]Feats[/b]:[/color] PHB only at start. Other feats will become available at a later time. [color=gold][b]Prestige Classes[/b]:[/color] DMG only at start. A few (6-12) other prestige classes will become available at a later time. Anything listed as DEFAULT means that option is standard in this game. Certain options can be regained through the use of feats or magic items. The UA options can be found [url=http://www.d20srd.org/]here[/url] if you don't own the book. Unfortunately, there are no online versions of the PHB2 options or the Favored Soul or Swashbuckler classes. Also, keep in mind that I'll be using environmental rules regarding heat and fatigue if you spend a great deal of time outside during the day. This will be important for those of you who may wear metal armor. More details to come regarding this. [/QUOTE]
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