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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Li Shenron" data-source="post: 1718670" data-attributes="member: 1465">Just tinkering with homebrew setting stuff...  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue    :p"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":p" /> What do you think of the following changes to the core classes?The changes are based on the roles the races cover in the setting, which in turn developed to suit the favorite views from the players. If they are slightly better than normal it's ok, because the setting otherwise has magic equipment below the average, so a little racial help doesn't hurt  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /> I tried to simply adjust the core races, so that it is not completely different to play these compared to what casual players are used to. Keep these in mind however:- favored classes are removed because there are no multiclassing penalties- weapon familiarities still exist but may vary depending on region, therefore they are omitted for the moment- idem for bonus languages------------------------------------------------------------------------The following are the 5 races available for PCs , all of which are very popular in the world and together cover more than 90% of the sentient population.HumansRole in the setting: basically the most typical one, young versatile race which at the moment has the largest population in the continent; organized in kingdoms and free cities, mostly on the coasts or inland plains and valleys.Race details: slightly buffed to compensate for loss of favored class; only generic bonuses to reflect versatility.    1 bonus feat    +1 to any one saving throw    +2 skill points per level    any 1 skill is always treated as a class skillHalf-ElvesRole in the setting: normal elves are relegated in the settings to a near-extinction status and are very powerful (ala Tolkien) so they aren't a default PC race; half-elves are actually mostly humans with elven blood, physically more similar to humans than elves.Race details: based on the PHB elves, with only 2 changes: a flat bonus with bow instead of free proficiency, and +1 caster level with any arcane class to replace the favored class.    +2 Dex, -2 Con    Low-light vision    +1 attacks with any bow (except crossbows or exotic bows)    +1 arcane caster level    Immunity to Sleep spells and effects (elven trance)    +2 vs Enchantment    +2 Listen, Spot, Search (autosearch for secret doors 5ft)    DwarvesRole in the setting: one of the three ancient races of the setting (with elves and dragons), and the only one which didn't revel in magic and survived at large. They have the stereotypical attachment with earth and underground skills, but the live in cities aboveground, their kingdom mostly on hills and mountainous terrains.Race details: combat bonuses apply against dragons (which they fought through the centuries) instead of the standard orcs/goblinoids/giants; the stat penalty is moved from Cha to Dex; the rest is per PHB.    +2 Con, -2 Dex    Reduced speed (20ft, retain in armor)    Darkvision 60ft    +1 attacks vs Dragons    +4 dodge vs Dragons    Stability (+4 vs bull rush or trip)    +2 vs spells and spell-like effects    +2 vs poison    Stonecunning (+2 Search, automatic search 10ft, trapfinding, depth sense)    +2 Appraise, Craft (stone or metal only)OrcsRole in the setting: a young and feral race, slightly leaning towards evil (and either law or chaos, depending on groups). They populate one side of the continent but currently not posing a threat to other races. Think of them in a Warcraft fashion, i.e. more similar to D&D half-orcs (which otherwise don't exist). They live aboveground, but could be partly nocturnals.Race details: very loosely based on PHB half-orcs; the most important addition is the scent ability (mostly used out-of-combat). I'm not very sure about the Spot/Listen penalties however...    +2 Str, -2 Int    Darkvision 60ft    Scent    Combat instinct (half penalty with weapons when nonproficient)    +2 morale vs fear spells and effects    +2 Intimidate, Survival, Handle Animal    -2 Spot, Listen during daytimeSauriansRole in the setting: another young race (but the oldest of the young races), rumored to be the spawn of dragons, living in wilderness areas and actually quite pacific and in tune with nature, although definitely reclusive and not very keen on other races.Race details: loosely based on lizardfolk, which they very look alike. I am very unsure about the Int penalty, but I don't think any other penalty would do. The resistance to necromancy is believed to be a bless from their draconic creators. The skill bonuses may be too high, but actually won't come to play very often.    +2 Con, -2 Int    Low-light vision    +2 Initiative    +2 natural armor    +2 vs Necromancy or negative energy-based spells and effects    Hold breath (4x Con)    +4 Climb, Balance, Jump, Swim    +2 Hide, Move Silently (only in natural terrain)---------------------------------------------------------------------How do these look? Any comment? To me they sound reasonably balanced, some fine-tuning could help as long as it doesn't change the flavor. Let me know if you can spot something that is too much a clear winner for some classes, but it's ok if a race makes for a better combination... it's more important if every race is still interesting with every class (with the possible exception of Wizards for the 2 wilderness races). <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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