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<blockquote data-quote="RogueJK" data-source="post: 111957" data-attributes="member: 170">Another thing to consider is whether the Drow racial abilities are worth giving up 2 levels.&nbsp; IMHO, they aren't.&nbsp; If you've got a burning desire to play a Drow, that's one thing; otherwise, I'd suggest that you choose a different race.Yes, the +2 to Dex, Int, and Cha are nice, and the SR is somewhat useful, but you will be giving up 2 levels in your chosen class (which hurts even more if you decide to stick with Wizard).&nbsp; You will also need to spend a feat on Daylight Adaptation.&nbsp; Otherwise, you are blinded for 1 round every time you are exposed to bright light, and you suffer a -1 penalty to attacks, checks, and save while operating in bright light.Drow can be played effectively at higher levels, when the 2 lost levels don't affect you that much.&nbsp; But at lower levels, which you are at right now, being only a 1st level character while your buddies are all 3rd will greatly decrease your usefulness and survivability.&nbsp; Your HPs will be dangerously low, with only a d6+Con while your friends all have 3HD worth.&nbsp; 3d8+Conx3, 3d10+conx3, and 3d4+Conx3 for the Cleric, Paladin, and Psion, respectively.&nbsp; The -2 to Con will make this even worse.Let's take a look at a common CR 3 creature, such as a Gelatinous Cube.&nbsp; You and your buddies come across one while in a dungeon.&nbsp; You close to melee.&nbsp; On its turn, it slams you and hits.&nbsp; 1d6+4+1d6 damage.&nbsp; If you are extremely lucky and have a decent Con, you might have 1 or 2 HP left.&nbsp; If you are unlucky, you are dead.&nbsp; *Poof* One hit.&nbsp; Just something to think about...</blockquote>

[QUOTE="RogueJK, post: 111957, member: 170"] Another thing to consider is whether the Drow racial abilities are worth giving up 2 levels. IMHO, they aren't. If you've got a burning desire to play a Drow, that's one thing; otherwise, I'd suggest that you choose a different race. Yes, the +2 to Dex, Int, and Cha are nice, and the SR is somewhat useful, but you will be giving up 2 levels in your chosen class (which hurts even more if you decide to stick with Wizard). You will also need to spend a feat on Daylight Adaptation. Otherwise, you are blinded for 1 round every time you are exposed to bright light, and you suffer a -1 penalty to attacks, checks, and save while operating in bright light. Drow can be played effectively at higher levels, when the 2 lost levels don't affect you that much. But at lower levels, which you are at right now, being only a 1st level character while your buddies are all 3rd will greatly decrease your usefulness and survivability. Your HPs will be dangerously low, with only a d6+Con while your friends all have 3HD worth. 3d8+Conx3, 3d10+conx3, and 3d4+Conx3 for the Cleric, Paladin, and Psion, respectively. The -2 to Con will make this even worse. Let's take a look at a common CR 3 creature, such as a Gelatinous Cube. You and your buddies come across one while in a dungeon. You close to melee. On its turn, it slams you and hits. 1d6+4+1d6 damage. If you are extremely lucky and have a decent Con, you might have 1 or 2 HP left. If you are unlucky, you are dead. *Poof* One hit. Just something to think about... [/QUOTE]

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