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<t>BTW, we are one ugly group (3 of 4 with neg modifiers on CHA.)<br/> <br/> Would you want us running the NPCs? Or us to create second characters? Not like we'd gain a long term advantage or anything.... <br/> I'd prefer to do a fighter type (each of us play one caster type), but could do a Wizard ...

<t>OOC: That kind of rogue, eh? Thought you were a 'More of a robin hood or gray mouser than a dastardly sneak-thief.' (not that my character knows anything about any of that, of course.)<br/> <br/> "Don't rush it. First use your senses to gather the information we can without rushing about here and...

gideon_thorne wrote: I dunno. A knowledge of herbalism seems reasonable. But one then considers the difference between knowledge and applied skill. Sure, our bookworm might know about the various sorts of herbs and infusions, but would he know how to apply them effectively? CK call/class ability ch...

Thanks. I think I'll give it a go at a Ranger, although got me looking at the Aihrde folio and the gods, so I'll see what I come up with...

Herbalism / healing isn't a match for me with the other skills -- maybe some would learn, but more the exception than the norm for a book-worm, IMO. But I do think needs something more.

Gideons idea of scroll usage has merit for consideration, IMO.

Added equipment and minor updates to my char (made HP max for first level.)

<t>I like it as a NPC, but for a PC....<br/> <br/> Aka, the party might need to escort a scholar to ancient ruins, but I'm not sure what a PC scholar would do until they got there.... IMO, the scholar does not enough HP for front line fighter, not enough sneak for scout, no magic for that roll.<br/>...

<t>So, different ideas on classes, and a few questions...<br/> <br/> 1) Any multi-classing (Bard/Rogue, explorer / archeologist type) <br/> <br/> 2) Could Rangers be DEX instead of STR prime? (Human with DEX, WIS, CON as primes is my idea)<br/> <br/> 3) Clerics & deity; any refs or make things u...

<t>So, I'm not allowed to reply to the 'Bards & Shield' thread....<br/> <br/> Is there a final ruling on Bards & shields?<br/> <br/> For what it's worth, in the Players Handbook, 3rd edition, Rogues & Assassins can use Small Shields (mentioned under 'Special' in the class description), b...

<r>Still a lot of TBD info, but a start<br/> <br/> Using the character sheet spreadsheet from <URL url="http://www.dragonsfoot.org/cc/">http://www.dragonsfoot.org/cc/</URL>)<br/> <br/> BTW, I'm not tied to race or class (kept the ability scores in the order rolled, and went with the class that fit.....

Sounds like a fun way to learn the system.

I assume only characters & races from the QS guide? (I've never played, but have sent money to the Troll Lords for things like the Players Handbook.)

And default way to roll attributes? (3d6 6 times, allocate as desired.)

Also a newbie, also would be interested in doing a PbP, and can commit to 48 hours turn-around. And probably could do 24hr as well...

Fat Dragon Games wrote: I think I read somewhere that they are moving it to Friday night in the slot that killed Firefly*. * Best. Damn. Show. Ever. As if fans of Sci-Fi don't have anything better to do on a Friday night.... Oh, and I should be able to catch it more often in the new slot.... I also...

<r>Also 'The Netbook of Classes' from the same site -- one of many files available from <URL url="http://www.dragonsfoot.org/cc/index.shtml">http://www.dragonsfoot.org/cc/index.shtml</URL><br/> <br/> And then various other houserules, some on peoples sites (such as <URL url="http://www.grey-elf.com/...

deimos3428 wrote: I don't, but it is an interesting idea. How do you define an "offensive" spell? Also, in the event of a multi-purpose spell, would you allow it to be drawn from either bucket? (It might be well considered that "cleric" is one bucket and "magic-user" i...

So, anyone add special handling of "offensive" spells, making them cost more points or having one 'mana' bucket for combat spells, and one for other spells?

Matthew wrote: As Papers & Paychecks pointed out to me, as it currently stands the table could be significantly shortened to 'Hafted Weapons' (Axe, Flail, Hammer, Mace, Pick) and 'Swords' (Falcatta, Scimitar and Sword), though I might yet introduce some level of differentiation that needs to be...

Rigon wrote: I edited a couple of things: 1. Bard's Jack of All Trades: I increased the rate at which the bard gains a new ability. I went from the 2nd ability at 6th level and every 6 levels after to 2nd ability at 4th level and every 4 levels after. I did this to give the ability a little bit mor...

Matthew wrote:
I dunno, I alwaysfeel there should be 'somewhere to go' with Hit Dice. I can understand the desire, but I think of the Fighter as the 'standard', rather than the 'best'.

Ditto. Although I think we're in the minority....

<t>Misc quick thoughts:<br/> <br/> * I like that "fighting" classes get more attacks per round, although I tend to be of the school that the various fighting classes should be relatively close in combat ability and should be differentiated by other abilities (fighter needs some other abilities, IMO....

Customizable to one's preference.... Matthew wrote: For my part, I just prefer broad and fairly equal stats for weapons with a reasonable degree of historical authenticity [i.e. no 15 lb Two Handed Swords]. I also like the weapon length and spacing rules from AD&D 1e. Here is a link to my Altern...

Skywalker wrote: Well that's certainly a Fighter with extra abilities. So much so, why would you ever play a Fighter? He gets extra attacks 3 levels before the Fighter, though never 2/1 and he gets all those abilities. All for 10% extra EP. Personally, I think the C&C Ranger is more balanced. I...

<r>A copper standard is in the house rules at <URL url="http://www.geocities.com/cnctraveller/cnc2.htm">http://www.geocities.com/cnctraveller/cnc2.htm</URL><br/> <br/> A silver standard is mentioned in a 'houserulesminor.pdf' file I found somewhere but can't find now.... (people should really put th...

<r>Might need to start a poll on people's favorite ranged (aka, Archer) class.... (or a search)<br/> <br/> Best of Dragon Vol III<br/> <br/> Archer (don't know off hand at work where I found the C&C class)<br/> <br/> Marksman<br/> <br/> Fighter with Weapon Specialization:Bow, ....<br/> <br/> Ran...

gideon_thorne wrote: Already have an archer, but its based on a dex based version of the fighter instead of the ranger. ^_^ Well, "Jaeger" (Hunter) could co-exist or replace the Ranger, depending on what ye want.... As Gideon says, current ranged classed I found on the web (Archer, Marksm...

gideon_thorne wrote: *chuckles* And here's myself who's quite happy to toss 'favored enemy' and replace it with something more to my liking like TWF or Archery. I've been toying with the idea of taking Combat Morauder & Favored Enemy from Ranger, add some archery items from the 'Marksman' in th...

2525? I think they'll make it a rush job using all the pilots in the solar federation, and get it out in 2112....

<t>Definitely interesting. A couple of questions / comments (and sorry if this has been discussed before...):<br/> <br/> * Maybe rename major & minor abilities to major & secondary to simplify abbreviation? M & S instead of M & Ms.... <br/> * In terms of "power" if mimicking the core...

<t>Well, my C&C PH is in the mail and I haven't played anything "RPG" besides Neverwinter Nights and a little Star Frontiers in the last ~15 years, so below comments are more theoretical than from experience....<br/> <br/> To me, the Pathfinder RPG Turning mechanic sounds quite interesting, and ...

Or what the Basic set is for....