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<blockquote data-quote="Herremann the Wise" data-source="post: 4378549" data-attributes="member: 11300"><p>I played my second game of 4th edition yesterday as a Tiefling Warlord (Tactically focused rather than Inspirationally) and I have to say, I had an absolute ball. Some of this has to do with the other PCs (Drow Fighter, Dragonborn Paladin, Human Ranger (two sword focus) and Eladrin Wizard). With three melee types, he was there running the show telling people where to go and how to strike (his focus was on learning other peoples abilities and making them better). With a high intelligence (18), strength (16) and charisma (15), he was able to give some excellent bonuses and use powers really well (Commander's Strike [standard - at will] where you get someone to attack for you is highly effective).</p><p></p><p>I think to play a warlord though, you really have to focus on being a leader and roleplaying that (none of this Robin to someone else's Batman rubbish). You direct combat, push the other PCs (that is get them to use action points, giving them a good bonus to hit and damage) and generally be a leader. You make sure your group plays as a team and you get rewarded from the group success (that you directly co-ordinated) rather than the personal. If you are just there to have your PC dish out as much damage as possible, other roles would seem more suitable. YMMV.</p><p></p><p>Best Regards</p><p>Herremann the Wise</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Herremann the Wise, post: 4378549, member: 11300"] I played my second game of 4th edition yesterday as a Tiefling Warlord (Tactically focused rather than Inspirationally) and I have to say, I had an absolute ball. Some of this has to do with the other PCs (Drow Fighter, Dragonborn Paladin, Human Ranger (two sword focus) and Eladrin Wizard). With three melee types, he was there running the show telling people where to go and how to strike (his focus was on learning other peoples abilities and making them better). With a high intelligence (18), strength (16) and charisma (15), he was able to give some excellent bonuses and use powers really well (Commander's Strike [standard - at will] where you get someone to attack for you is highly effective). I think to play a warlord though, you really have to focus on being a leader and roleplaying that (none of this Robin to someone else's Batman rubbish). You direct combat, push the other PCs (that is get them to use action points, giving them a good bonus to hit and damage) and generally be a leader. You make sure your group plays as a team and you get rewarded from the group success (that you directly co-ordinated) rather than the personal. If you are just there to have your PC dish out as much damage as possible, other roles would seem more suitable. YMMV. Best Regards Herremann the Wise [/QUOTE]
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