RC PBeM PC discussions

[Nyaricus]

Really? Awww. Thought it would be cool: a Warforged summoning Astral Constructs.

Actually, that has a sort of flair to it - Smootrk in HR had a thread on a varient Warforged for Faerun created by the Thayans called the Soulforged which might be worth a looksy.

My two coppers, anyways

cheers,
--N

 

[Nyaricus]

Guys, I forgot to mention something that is reasonably-important in reagrds to my stance in this campaign - I am going on a 10 day roadtrip with my two friends, starting tomorrow.

This means I'm going to be even further behind the curve for character creation then you folks, being away from my books and all. I don't have a problem as a PC coming into the game late, but I don't want to be holding anyone back either.

I really do wish to participate in the game, so I hope I'm not impeding on anyones fun or enjoyment of it. I'll try to get online as I can, but it's going to be touch and go for the ten days of the trip.

thanks for your consideration,
--N

 

[Dog Moon]

I think the rest of the group is in agreeance to hit all things Eberron with the banstick.

In that case, what would need to be done to make it a viable race?

 

[Dog Moon]

Guys, I forgot to mention something that is reasonably-important in reagrds to my stance in this campaign - I am going on a 10 day roadtrip with my two friends, starting tomorrow.

Sounds like fun.

 

[Nyaricus]

Sounds like fun.

That's the hope!

 

[Mycanid]

Actually, that has a sort of flair to it - Smootrk in HR had a thread on a varient Warforged for Faerun created by the Thayans called the Soulforged which might be worth a looksy.

My two coppers, anyways

cheers,
--N

Btw Dog Moon you and smootrk have the same b'day!

 

[Mycanid]

I'd actually stick with the "boring human" as you put it Dog Moon ... leave out the warforged for the moment. That's my opinion on the matter.

Unless ... unless you want a warforged octopus!

EDIT: Perhaps I should explain the rationale a little. I am personally not much of an "Eberron" fan myself, BUT I know a little about it, and "warforged" seem to be a "race" very specific to the Eberron setting. How would a warforged wander into our setting? So on a personal level it would create inconsistency that would always stick out like a sore thumb.

In the same vein, having a warforged whatever would sure make us as a group identifiable and trackable.... "Just look for the armor plated etc." You get the idea.

BUT, I should close all this simply by saying that I am NOT the DM. Ultimately final decisions should be decided by the DM. I can give input as a fellow player and all, but that is as far as it would be right to go. I do not mean to cause "trouble" per se (and apologize if I have already disconcerted you or others!) and if your enjoyment of the game initially hinges on having a warforged race and RC approves, then by all means go for it!

Maybe I will learn something and/or a new appreciation!

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Unless ... unless you want a warforged octopus!

Whats up with you and octopi?

 

[Mycanid]

Octopus is one of my favorite foods in the world ... and I think they are a very refined looking creature besides.

 

[Mycanid]

Thought some of you might find this interesting - a little feedback I got from a fellow gamer here in EW about the pc's "still in flux", so to speak:

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My initial post:

We got a set up at the moment of:

3 set pc's

Wood Elf Fighter - MAJOR brickbat
Half Elf Psion (Telepath) - likely the leader and general face man
Dream Dwarf Bard - normal bard, can do a little of everything, more knowledge and hth orientated than most bards are.

3 pc's in flux

Human(?) Archivist or Spirit Shaman - the divine spellcaster role
Human(?) Psion or Wilder specializing in astral construct summoning - not sure yet
Human(?) Fighter - more hth goodness!

As for arcane magics ... the bard is the main source at the moment. Better than nothing.

I was wondering what you would recommend in general for the pc's in flux? The Classes are set. The races are not quite so set. Feedback?

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His reply:

Gnome or halflings for fighter - people ALWAYS underestimate them, and they are grand for multiclassing and focusing on agility/dex fighting feats, despite the lower weapon damage and str.

Assuming only core races...humans, elves and half-elves good for psion/wilder concept for different reasons, depending on what the prime manifesting stat is going to be.

And human is always good for a spellcaster - extra feat at first to make it so you can do something other than be squishy, and more skillpoints to offset poor spellcaster skill progression.

But then, in my campaign I tend to be fairly open to race selection - as long as there are reasons, backstory, and a reason you won't get instantly lynched in an area of civilization.

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Just thought I would toss out a little more "food for thought".