Wondering:R2D2 as a DnD Character

[kenobi65]

If you want the "spirit" of R2D2 more than the fact that he'd be a construct (in which case a warforged scout Rogue), I'd say:

Arthur Deitre
dwarf Rogue 8
S 10
D 14
Co 19
I 18
W 12
Ch 14

with Tactile Trapsmith (Int to Open Lock/Diable Device) and Force of Personality (Cha to Will saves). Could head into Dungeon Delver later.

That's a pretty fun way to look at it. The one thing I might change is I'd make him a gnome, rather than a dwarf...I think Artoo's personality is closer to a gnome's.

 

[Klaus]

That's a pretty fun way to look at it. The one thing I might change is I'd make him a gnome, rather than a dwarf...I think Artoo's personality is closer to a gnome's.

I think he's more of a gearhead. And if I make him dwarf, I can save gnomes for Yoda!

 

[Slife]

I think he can be best represented as a psion.

 

[kenobi65]

I think he's more of a gearhead. And if I make him dwarf, I can save gnomes for Yoda!

Gearhead, yes, but gnomes can be that, too. And, Artoo has a sense of humor, which is a little unusual for a dwarf.

 

[Dagredhel]

As to race, I was sure that someone would have already suggested rogue modron. The round body and single manipulative appendage fits nicely.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Pure D&D? Yeah, I'd say a small warforged rogue would do the job. Lots of ranks in Open Lock and Disable Device.

Those were called Warforged Scouts, I believe- no relation to the class of the same name.

Luke - Soulknife/Psywarrior gestalted with Paladin

I'd say Soulknife/Blade Manifester*/Illumine Soul

*Prestige class combining Soulknife & PsyWar features, from Cordell's Hyperconscious

Dude, his name gives it all away.

He's OBVIOUSLY a Rogue(2)/Druid(2).

Brilliant!

 

[MrWildman]

Jumping on the bandwagon:

He's OBVIOUSLY a Rogue(2)/Druid(2).

FTW!

Now, then...

Back in '77 when the movie was an unknown summer flick my cousin beautifully corrupted Artoo's name to "Artee Toodee".
Sounds like a gnome to me. A total sleight-of-hand prankster, with perhaps a level or two of Beguiler. . . ?

As to race, I was sure that someone would have already suggested rogue modron. The round body and single manipulative appendage fits nicely.

Actually, that makes me want to stat out V.I.N.CENT. from Disney's "The Black Hole".

And if I make him dwarf, I can save gnomes for Yoda!

I thought surely Yoda would be Fey. . .

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

with apologies to Frank Zappa...

Gnomes work for Yoda

 

[Klaus]

Gearhead, yes, but gnomes can be that, too. And, Artoo has a sense of humor, which is a little unusual for a dwarf.

Gnomes as gearheads? Preposterous!

Next you know, you'll be calling them "tinker gnomes" or some other hare-brained concoction!

Shenanigans, I say!

 

[SSquirrel]

Greater God?