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by jdizzy001
Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:43 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Siege w/o Challenge Ratings
Replies: 9
Views: 623

Re: Siege w/o Challenge Ratings

I don’t. Everything is CL0. Granted you can add a CL if something is particularly difficult. But I call for more rolls than is necessary for C&C hence my use of CL 0. I like heroic PCs (heroic mind you, not super heroic like D&D).
by jdizzy001
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Siege w/o Challenge Ratings
Replies: 9
Views: 623

Re: Siege w/o Challenge Ratings

I have been using just the CB for some time 12/18 with CL 0 since 2020. It does make the characters a bit more “heroic” but it hasn’t broken the game by any means. For context, my players are level 6 and don’t encounter many magic users. The magic user they did encounter almost killed them as my son...
by jdizzy001
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Weapon Expertise
Replies: 25
Views: 3151

Re: Weapon Expertise

The fighter from swords and wizardry has some nice features. In addition to their own version of CD, the fighter is also the only class which benefits in combat from a str mod higher than a plus one for weapon attack and damage and he has a parry bonus which imposes an attack penalty (based on his d...
by jdizzy001
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: What happens when 5e players try Castles and Crusades.
Replies: 29
Views: 5401

Re: What happens when 5e players try Castles and Crusades.

Not sure what level your folks were playing at but regarding prime vs non prime rolls, I usually use the CB of 12/18 only. I don’t create a CL. As for making checks which slows the game down. I wasn’t there so I don’t know but the c&c design philosophy is “just say yes. And move on.” If your ran...
by jdizzy001
Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:04 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Knight's Combat Dominance: How many rounds does it last?
Replies: 5
Views: 1357

Re: Knight's Combat Dominance: How many rounds does it last?

Battle field dominance allows the knights to use inspire, embolden and demoralize simultaneously at level 8. Each ability lasts a number of rounds equal to the knights level. So, at level 8, battlefield dominance lasts for 8 rounds. BD can be used once per day. Additionally the night can use each ab...
by jdizzy001
Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:52 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Weapon Expertise
Replies: 25
Views: 3151

Re: Weapon Expertise

Cleave is an advantage in the CKG. What I’ve done in my games, at level 1 I grant the fighter protect. Once per round if they are standing next to an ally who becomes the target of an opponent’s melee attack, the fighter may impose disadvantage (the concept from DnD 5e) against that opponents attack...
by jdizzy001
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Weapon Expertise
Replies: 25
Views: 3151

Re: Weapon Expertise

I may be missing something here, but CD has a built in limit. A level 4 fighter with cleave who is facing 10 goblins receives 2 attacks plus IF he kills a target one additional attack from cleave. 10-3=7 goblins remaining. Am I missing something? UPDATE: Oh, I get what is going on. IMO, the limit is...
by jdizzy001
Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Weapon Expertise
Replies: 25
Views: 3151

Re: Weapon Expertise

Not conflating, that is my point. extra attack is a completely separate feature the fighter gains around level 10 or 11. Combat Dominance awards additional attacks against baddies of 1 HD. The number of CD attacks increases every fourth level. What I’m suggesting is to either increase the HD limit f...
by jdizzy001
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Weapon Expertise
Replies: 25
Views: 3151

Re: Weapon Expertise

I would stick with the progression of the feature as detailed in the PHB. I don’t have my books in front of me but I believe CD already awards extra attacks every third of fourth level. As no other class gets extra attacks, the features prescribed progression should be adequate.
by jdizzy001
Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Weapon Expertise
Replies: 25
Views: 3151

Re: Weapon Expertise

Another thought, modify combat dominance. Instead of it only affecting 1HD creatures, allow it to affect creatures of HD equal to 1/2 the fighters level (so a level 6 fighter would gain extra attacks against creatures of HD3 or lower). Or, just give the fighter the extra attacks without restriction....
by jdizzy001
Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Weapon Expertise
Replies: 25
Views: 3151

Re: Weapon Expertise

I recommend a few things here. First off I’m a long time human fighter player. Some ideas that aren’t game breaking and simultaneously give the fighter some versatility. 1. Throw them some extra advantages out of the CKG. 2. Borrow one or two class features from 5e. I particularly like to use protec...
by jdizzy001
Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:41 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Expanded Classes
Replies: 2
Views: 910

Re: Expanded Classes

I’ve looked into it, but never executed on using the expanded classes. My players have been content to play RAW. We’ve added advantages because I love feats from dnd 3e, but thats all we use to “expand” the classes. That being said, I really want a rage feature for the cnc barbarian. I guess intimid...
by jdizzy001
Fri May 05, 2023 1:57 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Primes and Class Abilities
Replies: 27
Views: 1501

Re: Primes and Class Abilities

It took me a minute, but here is the thread I was referring to.

https://www.trolllord.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13775
by jdizzy001
Fri May 05, 2023 1:00 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Primes and Class Abilities
Replies: 27
Views: 1501

Re: Primes and Class Abilities

There once was a thread where the troll lords themselves answered this question. I searched for it high and low but have yet to find it. The short answer is yes, class abilities can be treated as prime. That being said, you are free to play how you wish at your table.
by jdizzy001
Fri May 05, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Weapon Specialization vs Fighting Style
Replies: 17
Views: 1107

Re: Weapon Specialization vs Fighting Style

I usually just award the fighter advantages from the CKG. A lot of the fighters power is dependent on the CK too. If the CK isn’t sending hd1 mooks at the party he is doing the fighter a disservice. I also award the fighter cleave early on so he gets some additional attacks that aren’t based on the ...
by jdizzy001
Fri May 05, 2023 12:53 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Rogue BtH
Replies: 13
Views: 591

Re: Rogue BtH

I “monkey” with their Bth by awarding them expert weapons and emphasizing their use of backstab which awards a +4 bonus to attack. I also use 5e’s advantage/disadvantage which helps a lot without creating the need to retool RAW.
by jdizzy001
Fri May 05, 2023 12:44 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Backstabbing During Melee
Replies: 19
Views: 1084

Re: Backstabbing During Melee

I was reading in a carcass crawler zine for OSE which discussed adjudication of back stab. Their approach was quite liberal. If the rogue can physically get behind the baddy, give them the bonus, no rolling needed. The reason behind such a shocking (to me) approach was that combat in and of itself i...
by jdizzy001
Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Converting classes
Replies: 8
Views: 1337

Re: Converting classes

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing
by jdizzy001
Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:11 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Converting classes
Replies: 8
Views: 1337

Re: Converting classes

Sorry Rigon, I’ve tried messaging you twice, but all my PMs get stuck in the outbox 😕
by jdizzy001
Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:35 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Converting classes
Replies: 8
Views: 1337

Converting classes

I have the old wheel of time d20 rpg. I'm interested in converting it to cnc. Any pointers?
by jdizzy001
Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:23 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Half-orcs: How often do have you seen them used as PCs?
Replies: 30
Views: 18696

Re: Half-orcs: How often do have you seen them used as PCs?

Half orc is my wife’s race of choice. Best looking half orc I’ve ever met :mrgreen: my group back in the day never played humans, I always did because no one else ever played them and I wanted some aspect of our game grounded in reality so I made the “sacrifice” and played my favorite class/race hum...
by jdizzy001
Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:40 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Finesse weapons
Replies: 10
Views: 4989

Re: Finesse weapons

The decipher rpg for LOTR did this. They used agility (dex) for accuracy then str to modify damage. I wasn’t a fan. 3e also did this with their weapon finesse feat. Again, I wasn’t a fan. That being said, using dex to resolve attacks isnt going to make a huge difference. Depending on which stat bonu...
by jdizzy001
Sat Oct 12, 2019 11:47 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Alternative to the SIEGE system
Replies: 6
Views: 3829

Re: Alternative to the SIEGE system

I'm working on what i call siege light. I use modern attribute bonuses (12+1, 14+2, etc), but only allow the pc to add 1/2 their level to rolls. I've also removed bth values and replaced it with the siege light roll.
by jdizzy001
Sat Oct 12, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Adding level
Replies: 19
Views: 7351

Re: Adding level

Dont over think it. CnC is meant to be simple to engage in role playing not roll playing. I default to add the level in most cases. Just follow the rule of cool and move on.
by jdizzy001
Fri Nov 16, 2018 5:12 am
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Barbarians adding CON to AC
Replies: 5
Views: 3639

Barbarians adding CON to AC

Has anyone allowed their barbarian PCs to add their CON to the AC? Has it disrupted the game balance? I know it can be done in DnD. I was thinking of allowing a barbarian to do so if they elect to wear no armor, so their CON bonus would be used in addition to their DEX bonus when modifying their AC.
by jdizzy001
Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:45 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Encumbrance
Replies: 20
Views: 10043

Re: Encumbrance

I do 1 of 2 things. RAW or limit encumberance to the PCs STR score then tell the players they can only carry a number of items equal to their STR score. Keep it simple. Resource management shouldn't slow down a game. If you want that, go play settlers of catan.
by jdizzy001
Tue Jul 17, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: Castles & Crusades
Topic: Castles & Crusades - Barbarian Intimidation
Replies: 5
Views: 4541

Re: Castles & Crusades - Barbarian Intimidation

For another prespective, I allow intimidate to continue as long as the barbarian swings at the intimidated target (regardless if they hit or miss). Large bad guys aside a barbarian with a bearded axe does a lot of damage (especially with a high str) so foes tend to die quickly and I try to encourage...
by jdizzy001
Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Pocket edition?
Replies: 9
Views: 6527

Re: Pocket edition?

I can't believe I missed this :(
by jdizzy001
Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:38 am
Forum: The Artist's Alley
Topic: Minis painted by jdizzy
Replies: 96
Views: 112082

Re: Minis painted by jdizzy

The Elven Princess by Dark Sword Minis. I love these models. They always humble me. I always feel like I have failed to do them justice.
by jdizzy001
Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:11 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Pathfinder 2E play test.
Replies: 8
Views: 6134

Re: Pathfinder 2E play test.

Time for piazo to capitalize on the 5e ogl? Good luck to them!