Who here enjoys playing paladins?

[slimykuotoan]

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[Treebore]

Depends. I only play them under GM's who don't expect me to play a one dimensional idiot. So when I do find such a GM, I enjoy playing them immensely.

[Go0gleplex]

My favored class. Played the class so much that it was my nickname in HS.

[Lurker]

.... GM's who don't expect me to play a one dimensional idiot. ...

My favored class. ...

+1 to both of those. Paladins are my preferred class. However, I hate it when it is expected to be played as lawful stupid, or Mr Goody-two-shoes. To me a Paladin is the personification of noble good just law and is the defender of such. He is the knight defender and judge in the dark evil world. As such he can't be stupid, and at times must be harsh, but never a 'the ends justify the means' guy.

[serleran]

In my experience, players don't grasp that a paladin doesn't have to have a stick up his donkey; and most DMs don't know they don't have to punish players.

So, no. I don't like the class. Somewhat because of the above. But mostly because I don't think it is a class anyone can choose to play -- it should be earned through actions. Prove your worth. Don't assume you're special. Otherwise, it feels like "favoritism."

[Jyrdan Fairblade]

I dig paladins, though I don't truck with the "a paladin can be any alignment" philosophy. LG or go home.

Currently playing an elven paladin in Pathfinder. I try to make him the nicest, most relentlessly upbeat smiter of evil.

[Go0gleplex]

If one were to look at the definition of Paladin, it would be noted that as long as the Paladin was Lawful they could be whatever. They are warriors of virtue (defined by their faith...evil, good, or neutral god) or champions of a cause (again the cause could be anything as long as in line with their concept of virtue).

Sometimes it is fun to tweak them around a bit. I ran one Paladin that was a favorite character for a time that followed a God of the Sea. No holy warhorse...it was a Hippocampus. No Turn undead...it was breath water. But otherwise the same. When presented with a chance for a wish from an Efreeti we had freed...and knowing that our DMs did the twist as much as possible trick...his wish was "I wish for you to become a true follower of my God." I actually converted an Efreet (fire creature) to worship a sea god. He failed his magic resistance and save. *evil grin*

[Captain_K]

Gnomish Paladin on a giant Wolverine mount... that little dude was great fun. LG practical jokes a plenty! Plus some lovely "little person" specialist combat techniques against "the biggens"...

[Treebore]

Erle Amter

Player Name: Treebore

Race: Human Alignment: L/G

Class: Paladin Level:7

Experience Points: 140,849 for next Level: 180,001

Gender: Male Age: 18 Size: M

Height: 6' 3" Weight: 205 Deity: Tyr

Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Homeland: Botkinburg
Languages: Common, elvish, dwarf, goblin and orc

Description:


Mod Save Mod SavingThrows
STR: 18 +3 +4 Paralysis and Constriction
DEX: 16(P) +2 +3 Breath Weapon and Traps
CON: 16 +2 +3 Disease,Energy Drain, and Poison
INT: 11 +0 +1 Arcane Magic and Illusion
WIS: 15 (P) +1 +2 Divine Magic, Confusion, Gaze Attack, Petrification, Polymorph
CHA: 14 (P) +1 +2 Death Attack, Charm, and Fear

AC: 27/29 =10 + 6 +3 +2/+2 vs evil
Armor Worn: +2 med. Steel Shield, +3 Full Plate Mail (+11), Helm of Comprehend Languages, +4 Full Chain (Nate says I can sleep in this!!)
HP: 74 Speed: 30
BtH: +6
BtH+STR= +9
BtH+DEX= +8

Weapons/Name
Lance Dam: D8 +3
Hand Axe
Long Sword (Silvered) Damage D8 +3
Heavy Flail Damage D10+3
L. Mace Damage 1d8 +3 +2 versus evil.
+2 Flail
+3 Hvy Mace of Wounding (1d8)
3 Glass Daggers, +3 each (1d4+3)

(Compound +3 STR) Long bow 20 Expert arrows/quiver, 20 more Expert to spare, +1 to hit. 20 silvered arrows (2d8 versus lycanthropes)



Racial Traits:

Class Abitlities:
Immune to Disease (Divine health)
Cure Disease 2 time per week, 2/week at 6th level.
Lay on Hands for 14 HP once per day.
Divine Mount at 4th level.
Divine Aura (+2 to AC and Saves versus evil, and hedge out summoned creatures)
Turn undead as 5th level Cleric
Aura of Courage at 6th level, I am immune, +4 to saves for all others.

Misc. Equipment:
4 Man Tent
Back Pack
100 foot of Rope (two 50 foot lengths)
Pitons (10)
Flint and Steel
Sharpening Stone
10 days rations
Winter Blanket
Bedroll
Hammer
Pry Bar
Grappling Hook
Pully assembly
Pick
Shovel
Holy Symbol, Magical (Silver w/gems) for 3 turns(minutes per day) gives +1 to hit to everyone within 20 foot radius.
5 Flasks of Holy Water.
10 year lease of Cave "A" from Baron Botkin.



Magic Items:
PHYLACTERY OF FAITHFULNESS
HEWARDS Handy Haversack
6 x Heal
x Cure Critical Wounds Potion (4d8+9)
x Cure Serious Wounds Potion (3d8+9), bought in Ludensheim.
x CLW
1xPotion of Haste
Ring of Jumping
Candle of Everburning
2 Potions of Delay Poison
1 Potions of Neutralize Poisons




Platinum:300
Gold: 2,640
Silver: 109
Copper: 8

Gems: Amethyst 250 gp


Jewlery/Art Objects/Trade Goods/Other Valuables: Ivory and gold coronet 1000 GP (with Continual Flame upon it), Ivory and Silver Ring 750 gp, Ivory/Silver Troll Knuckles 750,

Tithed: 100 GP to temple in Hrueset, 3,500 GP to temple in Ludensheim


Divine Mount?: HP 28, HD 4, MV 50, AC 20 (Full Chain Barding +6), Mental contact.



Rest/Watch order: First watch: Amter/Polara, second: Ailen/Gruk , third: Flugo/Gaston