Lurker 2.0
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Okay, finally. Late, a bit brief perhaps, but started: http://www.enworld.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1855527#post1855527
Polis: 3.5 Homebrew [Closed]
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dead_radish
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So would that imply that you're possibly taking on new players? I too want to play with the new combat rules, so I'm very interested.
Let me know if there's space, and I can put someone up asap.
When you said Mageblade in the char list, did you mean Hexblade? Or are you mixing in AU classes?
Let me know if there's space, and I can put someone up asap.
When you said Mageblade in the char list, did you mean Hexblade? Or are you mixing in AU classes?
Lurker 2.0
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Still recruiting, went back and fixed the class naming, added Complete Arcane & Psionics classes.
dead_radish
Explorer
So I'll have a character up tomorrow. 
Are high orcs an ECL +1 race? Or should one of their mods be negative?
And are any XPH races allowed, or just classes? I'm going PsyWar, so I'm curious....
AAAAND, is a PsyWar considered a warrior for the purposes of Combat prof?
Are high orcs an ECL +1 race? Or should one of their mods be negative?
And are any XPH races allowed, or just classes? I'm going PsyWar, so I'm curious....
AAAAND, is a PsyWar considered a warrior for the purposes of Combat prof?
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Lurker 2.0
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High Orcs are +0, slightly overpowered but that's made up for by intangibles. XPH dromites, half-giants, elan, maenad and (barbaric) thri-kreen are okay for races. No gith-based races (different Planar system). Psychic Warrior counts as a warrior class for the combat prof feats.
dead_radish
Explorer
Thanks for the info!
I'm going with a Half-Giant Psywarrior. I'll have him up pretty quick. Should I assume that Half-Giants fill a fairly brutish role, similar to half-orcs and trolls?
I'm going with a Half-Giant Psywarrior. I'll have him up pretty quick. Should I assume that Half-Giants fill a fairly brutish role, similar to half-orcs and trolls?
Lurker 2.0
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Well, having their psionic power, which mandates a certain amount of self-control, half-giants are typically more of the restrained, dignified kind of brutes. They're usually found as high-priced bodyguards.
dead_radish
Explorer
I'm a waffle. I've actually gone over to Halfling as I created the character. The fact that a Half-Giant PsyWar wouldn't be able to get the 2nd level combat prof until at least level 8 changed me over. 7 isn't much better, but it's at least a possibility. And the main Half-Giant benefits (2 pp, act as large) are far less useful in DanMC's system - you can get the same kind of size increase just by taking the prof. feat. 
Plus, with the powerful build, it's just too amusing to not play them.
I have stats here, and the bg is coming soon. I don't know how to calc DR or Defense bonus, so I left those out.
Appearance: Tharas is on the taller end of the halfling scale, at 3'3". He is extremely stocky, though cursory examination will reveal that to weight to be primarily muscle, rather than fat - he's likely among the stronger of his race, though high end muscle and pit fighters could probably out-do him. The first thing most people notice upon seeing him is the (compartively) huge spear he carries. It is perhaps 5' long - in the hands of a human or high orc, it would be a large weapon. In his hands, it seems over-the-top. But the blade is clearly battle worn, and he carries with ease, so the inherent humor is slightly tempered by caution. The blade of the spear is hooked wickedly, and is clearly designed to hurt people. Tharas seems quite proud of it, and always keeps the weapon within easy reach, whether just bracing himself against it, rather than sitting, or leaning it against a nearby wall. Inset in the haft are several small polished crystals that glint a deep red in the light.
The blade of the weapon has 6 runes etched in (Honor, Glory, Strength, Survival, Tharas, Focus). Beyond that, Tharas is dressed as might be expected for a halfling merc - chain shirt for mobility, a few clearly magical trinkets (boots, potions, etc). Careful observers will not that a small crystal, which seems to be an earring, actually floats just beside his left ear.
Tharas almost seems an after-thought to his weapon and gear - clearly Tharas defines himself by what he does, not by who he is. His head and face are usually shaved daily, to better show off a number of tattoos on the top and sides of his head, and his cheeks. A stylized crystal is tattooed in the center of his forehead. Behind that, a dragon (likely of orcish or half-orc design) covers his head and back of his neck, wings reaching around his head. On each cheek are a pattern of dots and lines that seem meaningful in some way. The rest of his body, where visible, seems tattooed in a similar style. The tattoos, combined with stories of halfling cruelty in general, combine to make a somewhat imposing, though less than approachable, figure. He carries himself like a warrior, though the expected halfling grace seems to be missing, replaced with a confidence expected in a much larger man. However, his eyes clearly show more than the usual spark of cognisance and alertness, suggesting more than just brawn.
History:: Tharas truly had a fairly common upbringing. His father was a thug for hire who eventually became a regular freelancer for a couple guilds. His mother took care of Tharas and his 3 brothers and sisters, and they got by. Tharas was the strongest, so it fell to him to pick up the trade early, especially once his father was found dead in a back alley. He took care of the family until his siblings were grown and on their own, and his mother ran off.
Once he set out on his own, Tharas could take on riskier missions, see exotic locales, and kill people. In one of these trips he stumbled across a small team of psywarriors. After he healed up from the wounds, and buried the dead, he cancelled his contract on them, and began to train. He took quickly to the mental discipline required - he'd been seeking something in his life with order and stability. It's been several years since then, and he's progressing well now - he's to the point that his training can proceed with out a mentor to guide him.
Plus, with the powerful build, it's just too amusing to not play them.I have stats here, and the bg is coming soon. I don't know how to calc DR or Defense bonus, so I left those out.
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[B]Name:[/B] Tharas
[B]Class:[/B] Psychic Warrior
[B]Race:[/B] Halfling
[B]Size:[/B] Small (Powerful Build: Medium)
[B]Gender:[/B] Male
[B]Alignment:[/B] Chaotic good
[B]Deity:[/B]
[B]Str:[/B] 18 +4 [B]Level:[/B] 3 [B]XP:[/B] 3000
[B]Dex:[/B] 10 +0 [B]BAB:[/B] +2 [B]HP:[/B] 34 (1d8+3\lvl)+8
[B]Con:[/B] 16 +3 [B]Grapple:[/B] +6 [B]Current HP:[/B] 34/34
[B]Int:[/B] 12 +1 [B]Speed:[/B] 20' [B]Spell Res:[/B] --
[B]Wis:[/B] 14 +2 [B]Init:[/B] +0 [B]Spell Failure:[/B] --%
[B]Cha:[/B] 6 -2 [B]ACP:[/B] -0
[B]Base Armor Shld Dex Size Nat Misc Total[/B]
[B]Armor:[/B] 10 +4 +0 +0 +0 +1 +0 10 15
[B]Touch:[/B] 11 [B]Flatfooted:[/B] 15
[B]Defense Bonus:[/B] +7 [B]Damage Reduction:[/B] ??
[B]Base Mod Misc Total[/B]
[B]Fort:[/B] 3 +3 +0 +6
[B]Ref:[/B] 1 +0 +0 +1
[B]Will:[/B] 1 +2 +0 +3
[B]Weapon Attack Damage Critical[/B]
MW Hooked Spear +8 2d6+6 19-20/x2
[B]Languages:[/B] Common, Halfling, Orcish
[B]Abilities:[/B]
+6 bonus to Intimidate
Powerful Build: Medium
Power Attack as a racial feat.
[B]Feats:[/B]
Power Attack
Combat Proficiency
Psionic Body
Psionic Weapon
Psionic Meditation
Stand Still
[B]Skill Points:[/B] 3/Level [B]Max Ranks:[/B] 6/3
[B]Skills Ranks Mod Misc Total[/B]
Auto-Hypnosis 6 +2 +2* +10
Climb 6 +4 +0 +10
Concentration 6 +3 +2* +11
Intimidate 0 -2 +6 +4
Jump 0 +4 +2* +6
Sneak 0 +0 +4 +4
*Synergy Bonus
[b]PsyWar Powers:[/b]
1: [i]Biofeedback, Expansion, Precognition (Offensive)[\i]
[b]Power points/Day:[/b] 4
[B]Equipment: Cost Weight[/B]
Mw Hooked Spear 310 GP 10 lb
MW Chain shirt 250 gp 25 lb
Cognizance Crystal (1pp) 1000 gp N/A
Boots of Adherance (spider climb 2/day)
800 gp 5 lb
Potion of CLW 50 gp N/a
50' Rope 5 gp 5 lb
Backpack w/Adventuring supplies
50 gp 35 lb
4 Power Stones of Bite of the Wolf
100 gp
[B]Total Weight:[/B] 75 lb [B]Money:[/B] 135 gp
[B]Lgt Med Hvy Lift Push[/B]
[B]Max Weight:[/B] 75 150 225 450 1125
[B]Age:[/B] 28
[B]Height:[/B] 3'3"
[B]Weight:[/B] 73 lb
[B]Eyes:[/B] Brown
[B]Hair:[/B] Shaved
[B]Skin:[/B] Light Tan, TattooedAppearance: Tharas is on the taller end of the halfling scale, at 3'3". He is extremely stocky, though cursory examination will reveal that to weight to be primarily muscle, rather than fat - he's likely among the stronger of his race, though high end muscle and pit fighters could probably out-do him. The first thing most people notice upon seeing him is the (compartively) huge spear he carries. It is perhaps 5' long - in the hands of a human or high orc, it would be a large weapon. In his hands, it seems over-the-top. But the blade is clearly battle worn, and he carries with ease, so the inherent humor is slightly tempered by caution. The blade of the spear is hooked wickedly, and is clearly designed to hurt people. Tharas seems quite proud of it, and always keeps the weapon within easy reach, whether just bracing himself against it, rather than sitting, or leaning it against a nearby wall. Inset in the haft are several small polished crystals that glint a deep red in the light.
The blade of the weapon has 6 runes etched in (Honor, Glory, Strength, Survival, Tharas, Focus). Beyond that, Tharas is dressed as might be expected for a halfling merc - chain shirt for mobility, a few clearly magical trinkets (boots, potions, etc). Careful observers will not that a small crystal, which seems to be an earring, actually floats just beside his left ear.
Tharas almost seems an after-thought to his weapon and gear - clearly Tharas defines himself by what he does, not by who he is. His head and face are usually shaved daily, to better show off a number of tattoos on the top and sides of his head, and his cheeks. A stylized crystal is tattooed in the center of his forehead. Behind that, a dragon (likely of orcish or half-orc design) covers his head and back of his neck, wings reaching around his head. On each cheek are a pattern of dots and lines that seem meaningful in some way. The rest of his body, where visible, seems tattooed in a similar style. The tattoos, combined with stories of halfling cruelty in general, combine to make a somewhat imposing, though less than approachable, figure. He carries himself like a warrior, though the expected halfling grace seems to be missing, replaced with a confidence expected in a much larger man. However, his eyes clearly show more than the usual spark of cognisance and alertness, suggesting more than just brawn.
History:: Tharas truly had a fairly common upbringing. His father was a thug for hire who eventually became a regular freelancer for a couple guilds. His mother took care of Tharas and his 3 brothers and sisters, and they got by. Tharas was the strongest, so it fell to him to pick up the trade early, especially once his father was found dead in a back alley. He took care of the family until his siblings were grown and on their own, and his mother ran off.
Once he set out on his own, Tharas could take on riskier missions, see exotic locales, and kill people. In one of these trips he stumbled across a small team of psywarriors. After he healed up from the wounds, and buried the dead, he cancelled his contract on them, and began to train. He took quickly to the mental discipline required - he'd been seeking something in his life with order and stability. It's been several years since then, and he's progressing well now - he's to the point that his training can proceed with out a mentor to guide him.
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Acid_crash
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Is it too late to join? If not, can I get into this game, it sounds pretty cool. If so, could anybody tell me more about the shadowswyfts (I don't have the Planar handbook, but the race sounds cool) and I was thinking of a Rogue/Soulknife combination.
If posting details about the shadowswyfts on here is a bad thing, then you could send them to my email kevin_1796(at)yahoo.com and from there I can come up with a character hook and background.
If posting details about the shadowswyfts on here is a bad thing, then you could send them to my email kevin_1796(at)yahoo.com and from there I can come up with a character hook and background.
