Paridon Book II: A Taste For Power (Closed)

[pathfinderq1]

Alternate. So, if you're a Fighter 5 with 10 constitution, say, then your HP are 10+7.5*4=40. Do the rounding after you've added all the dice together.

Got it. I'll revise the HP for my concepts shortly.

 

[InVinoVeritas]

Does this still apply? I had been looking at other things in Monte Cook's rules, so I wanted to make sure I'm not adding additional headache if this is still how you'd like it.

Aside from that, I'll be tweaking my character a bit to fit better. Not sure exactly what I'll do yet regarding the mechanics of the character. History will stay as it is for the most part, though I believe I may flesh it out more to give you more material to work with.

It's been expanded to include all firearms on the list (Calahan's Hellsbreath Gun has been the bane of the party for a while).

The following items are exotic weapons: Dragon Pistol, Sting, Double Pistol, Dragon Rifle, Hydra Rifle, Chimera Rifle, Spyglass Rifle, Repeater Rifle, Hand Cannon.

The following items do not require proficiency, as they are similar to thrown alchemical weapons: Hellsbreath Gun, Powder Bomb, Smokebomb.

If you've got a specific concern or design thought that you're trying to emulate, mention it here and I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice on how it should be accomplished.

 

[InVinoVeritas]

As to Calahan's social standing, shouldn't it be a bit diminished, mainly due to those grotesque scars the spider left on him?

It's quite possibly diminished, but it might not have anything to do with his scars.

Confused? Ask Torhan....

 

[InVinoVeritas]

I'm starting to review the characters.

Just to be sure, here are the characters submitted so far:

Tiali: Cliff Hammerstriker, dwarf bard/barbarian
Rhun: Sir Skyler Martell, human knight/fighter
Neurotic: Eugene Brasspin, human dragon shaman
Theroc: Rhiannon, elf marksman of some kind
pathfinderq1: three concepts (please choose!)
Thanael: not submitted yet?

Let me know if I'm forgetting anything...

 

[Theroc]

It's been expanded to include all firearms on the list (Calahan's Hellsbreath Gun has been the bane of the party for a while).

The following items are exotic weapons: Dragon Pistol, Sting, Double Pistol, Dragon Rifle, Hydra Rifle, Chimera Rifle, Spyglass Rifle, Repeater Rifle, Hand Cannon.

The following items do not require proficiency, as they are similar to thrown alchemical weapons: Hellsbreath Gun, Powder Bomb, Smokebomb.

If you've got a specific concern or design thought that you're trying to emulate, mention it here and I'm sure you'll get plenty of advice on how it should be accomplished.

Hm... my main concern was what Rhia would do should an opponent close with her, as she cannot use the Dragon rifle in close range. Other than that, I haven't had too much design concern. I suppose she could just put it away and draw a melee weapon if forced. And sorry if I've been annoying, I'm used to being forced to optimize everything in order to be at all useful... (I blame MMO's).

 

[InVinoVeritas]

Hm... my main concern was what Rhia would do should an opponent close with her, as she cannot use the Dragon rifle in close range. Other than that, I haven't had too much design concern. I suppose she could just put it away and draw a melee weapon if forced. And sorry if I've been annoying, I'm used to being forced to optimize everything in order to be at all useful... (I blame MMO's).

...isn't pulling out a melee weapon what anyone would do in that situation? Assuming they don't want to trigger a bunch of attacks of opportunity, that is.

Believe me when I say no character is optimized in Ravenloft. There's always a flaw. The greatest general cannot conquer. The greatest wizard cannot learn. Even the greatest monster hunter cannot keep companions. And he's an Expert.

I wrote a message about how I run Ravenloft. Maybe it will help get into the mindset, and of what I will try to emulate in game. Hopefully, it will help.

 

[Theroc]

...isn't pulling out a melee weapon what anyone would do in that situation? Assuming they don't want to trigger a bunch of attacks of opportunity, that is.

Believe me when I say no character is optimized in Ravenloft. There's always a flaw. The greatest general cannot conquer. The greatest wizard cannot learn. Even the greatest monster hunter cannot keep companions. And he's an Expert.

I wrote a message about how I run Ravenloft. Maybe it will help get into the mindset, and of what I will try to emulate in game. Hopefully, it will help.

>.> I meant, since she has low strength and low con, she'd be relatively screwed if it was a melee baddy, and would have to take the time to change weapons. The weapon I had been looking at in the PDF you supplied could do either(being an axe and a dragon pistol simultaneously), but then I'd be starting to get too far into the mechanics, I think. I do get the flavor, IVV, that's part of why I'm interested, I'm simply having trouble getting it through my head that's it okay not to be able to be prepared for all circumstances. >.>

Edit: Okay, questions...

1. Ammunition- Do I treat it like a "sling bullet" as far as weight goes? Do I need to purchase any sort of carrying 'case' for the bullets, or are they assumed?

2. Is a carrying pouch of some sort needed to carry smoke bombs and powder bombs?

3. Can the Rapid Shot feat be used with a gun, or is it bow only? (Or repeater/Hydra gun only?)

 

[Tiali]

Tiali is up and running. Just wanted you to know im still interested, I know i havent posted in 3-4 days Had to fix Cliff's hp to meet the 1+3/4+con's rule but thats bout it.

 

[Arkhandus]

Eugene Brasspin

Feats:
human: Force of Personality (add CHA to will save)
1st: Clinging Breath (full write up pending)
3rd: Knowledge Devotion (complete champion)

I was curious about the thread for a minute, and I noticed this.....

I don't think you can qualify for a Metabreath feat like Clinging Breath until you actually possess a breath weapon; which isn't until 4th level for dragon shamans, so it would have to be taken at 6th-level or later. And, I don't have Complete Champion, but don't you need the Knowledge domain to take Knowledge Devotion? I can't remember. Just pointing these out. I could be wrong.

 

[Thanael]

I was curious about the thread for a minute, and I noticed this.....

I don't think you can qualify for a Metabreath feat like Clinging Breath until you actually possess a breath weapon; which isn't until 4th level for dragon shamans, so it would have to be taken at 6th-level or later. And, I don't have Complete Champion, but don't you need the Knowledge domain to take Knowledge Devotion? I can't remember. Just pointing these out. I could be wrong.

A very useful resource for feats: http://realmshelps.dandello.net/datafind/feats.shtml

Knowledge Devotion (requires only 5 ranks in any knowledge skill)
Clinging Breath(requires Con 13, breath weapon.)