brehobit
Explorer
Yes, one can manage character ideas and other things with backgrounds rather than multi-classing. But the rule appears to be there to gimp multi-classing warrior types. I'd assume because they are worried about multi-classing warriors being too good. A real concern, but I think the stat-gain penalty is enough, and the multiple attack one is a bridge too far. And it only has an impact at a small number of levels (generally 5-7 or so), so if it is there for balance, it's not having an impact in any other spot. Making it seem like a bad rule.
Not saying it isn't workable. Not saying it's utterly horrible. I'm saying it's unneeded and does make it harder for people to play certain concepts. It's an easy house rule, but it's one I'd like to see officially changed.
Not saying it isn't workable. Not saying it's utterly horrible. I'm saying it's unneeded and does make it harder for people to play certain concepts. It's an easy house rule, but it's one I'd like to see officially changed.