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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 17, 2015 13:39:10 GMT -6
At new GM: - Using Pathfinder? Or 3.5? Presuming the former...
- Generation rules? Our standard is 4d6, reroll 1s, drop lowest; but I've seen good success with having a Heroic Array that everyone uses.
- Preferred character types?
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 17, 2015 13:48:26 GMT -6
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 18, 2015 7:28:26 GMT -6
As far as generation rules, I've always preferred point buy for its fairness, but I can be persuaded otherwise.
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Post by LabRat on Aug 18, 2015 8:25:35 GMT -6
I prefer point buy or set stats like we did in crimson throne (I think that's where it was), that way people can essentially play what they want and it will be fair. I hate it when I have to change my character concept because I rolled crappy that day.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 18, 2015 10:04:10 GMT -6
I prefer point buy or set stats like we did in crimson throne (I think that's where it was), that way people can essentially play what they want and it will be fair. I hate it when I have to change my character concept because I rolled crappy that day. Heh. Ironically, if we used the standard method, I was planning on rolling stats and then determining what class to enter. I too tend to prefer the "Heroic Array" or point buy. If point buy, how much are you thinking? According to Pathfinder SRD, Standard Fantasy is 15 pts which seems low to me (but then, I have a tendency toward power gaming which I acknowledge.)
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Post by LabRat on Aug 18, 2015 10:16:42 GMT -6
Heh. Ironically, if we used the standard method, I was planning on rolling stats and then determining what class to enter. I *try* to do it that way, but then I start thinking and before you know it I have a character concept. I tend to get grumpy if I have to scrap it due to what the dice say. Its a foible of mine for sure.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 18, 2015 11:15:14 GMT -6
Ah. I figured you'd do your sorcerer chick. Me, I actually don't know what I'm going to play. Say ... aren't there some pregen characters for this adventure path? It might be interesting if we used them instead of building our own. Providing we don't die stupidly in the first adventure.
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 18, 2015 11:38:04 GMT -6
Just don't drink out of the cups from people you don't trust
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Post by LabRat on Aug 18, 2015 13:02:04 GMT -6
Ah. I figured you'd do your sorcerer chick. Me, I actually don't know what I'm going to play. I'm actually looking at a Cleric for this one...but I may change my mind. Nothing is set in stone.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 18, 2015 13:21:58 GMT -6
Ah. I figured you'd do your sorcerer chick. Me, I actually don't know what I'm going to play. I'm actually looking at a Cleric for this one...but I may change my mind. Nothing is set in stone. I'm kind of leaning toward a straight fighter or a monk-fighter type or even a ranger ... as you say though, nothing is set in stone yet though. Although, the Slayer looks kind of cool. Sort of a Ranger-Rogue ...
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 18, 2015 14:00:48 GMT -6
Just FYI, the pregens suck so I doubt anyone will want to play them.
Also, as stated in the player's guide, a lot of the initial adventure is exploration and untamed environments though as the campaign ages it can become much more urban focused all depending on what the players want to do. There is also significant 'down time' - ie there will be times where I will be asking what your characters are doing for the day/week/etc, so crafting and whatnot becomes much more viable. I'd also be willing to work quite a bit with anyone who does want to spend time crafting, training animals, etc - stuff that typically takes a long time yet isn't something we normally do in our games.
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Post by Gigermann on Aug 18, 2015 14:07:33 GMT -6
Looks like I may have accidentally decided to reprise Walays Mac Cellach
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 18, 2015 14:16:14 GMT -6
So, if LabRat goes with the Cleric, and Giger goes with Bard, I'm probably going to go with Ranger (Skirmisher).
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Post by LabRat on Aug 18, 2015 14:40:07 GMT -6
And based on this makeup, looks like I will go with more of a offensive ass-kickery Cleric
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 18, 2015 15:10:23 GMT -6
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 19, 2015 11:01:09 GMT -6
Kingdom Building Rules - as I understand, these rules come from this campaign setting. I'm guessing they won't come up for at least a little while, but it'll probably still be a good idea to start giving some thought to them. PC roles sound like: - Giger - bard: Councilor or Grand Diplomat
- LabRat - cleric: High Priest
- Rigil - ranger: not sure. Marshal, maybe? Or am I going to have to be the "ruler" (aka the Figurehead that can be manipulated since my dude only has a 10 INT. )
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 19, 2015 11:20:22 GMT -6
Those rules are actually revised from the campaign - the campaign rules as written had some problems, so I will be using those rules (though hybridized with other sources) to ensure proper balance and fun.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 19, 2015 15:09:53 GMT -6
I also have a book somewhere that goes into even more detail ... I bought it for the Saturday game because I generally like these rules ... and naturally, I don't know where it is at the moment.
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Post by Magman on Aug 19, 2015 17:29:09 GMT -6
Late to the scene I prefer rolling but whatever is decided is ok. If point buy how many? Hope not 15 makes pretty weak characters,20 might be better but I am like Rigil.
Just my two cents.
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 19, 2015 17:41:31 GMT -6
I should be done with everything tonight and let you know for sure - btw if you are planning on a druid just make sure he isn't one of those druids who refuses to be in a town because there may be a reasonable section of the adventure that is urban based as well as rural based
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 20, 2015 11:02:04 GMT -6
FYI, as I own the HeroLabs Pathfinder module, I'm more than willing to A.) handle the initiative tracker like I did in Magman & LabRat's game to ease the GM workload and B.) help anyone who needs it to build their character in HL: PF.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 20, 2015 12:45:09 GMT -6
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 22, 2015 10:42:12 GMT -6
This particular game seems ideally suited for the Leadership feat but I know GM has expressed a distaste for that particular feat in the past. Is that still the case?
Also, are you going to use the Crit Hit/Fail cards we have? They were originally designed for Pathfinder, but are completely optional.
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 22, 2015 19:44:27 GMT -6
I agree that this setting does lend itself exceedingly well to leadership. I am going to have to go through the books again because I could have sworn it talked about it. The feat is available to use, however I am guessing as you all will be leaders in one way or the other, I may give you all a tweaked version of it for (relatively) free. If you want more than what I eventually decide to use, then let me know and we can work something out.
The cards are fine with me, everyone seems to like them.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 22, 2015 19:57:55 GMT -6
Fortunately, that's a while away. 6th level or so.
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Post by Magman on Aug 24, 2015 16:50:54 GMT -6
I said that I would run a Druid, but I haven't sold myself on it. Not sure what I will do seeing how we don't have a front line fighter or any magical support. Hummm What shall I do
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Post by Gigermann on Aug 24, 2015 17:11:11 GMT -6
We've got some magical support (Bard) and a decent front-line fighter (Cleric)—so it's not terrible. Depending on the Druid build, he can swing toward either caster or front-line—it's not a bad option. We just don't have a "blaster," but do we have to have one?
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 24, 2015 18:10:01 GMT -6
I think a druid is a wonderful addition to the Ranger+Cleric+Bard team. The only thing lacking is a trapfinder, which Rigil is going to take at 2nd. Maybe a little weak on arcane, but it isn't like y'all need to be a perfectly balanced killing machine or perish. Play what you want and have fun with it.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Aug 27, 2015 13:02:40 GMT -6
Which advancement track are you using? I'm guessing Medium, but wanted to verify (am working on copying the Savage Tide spreadsheets for Kingmaker...) I've added some stuff to the Kingmaker spreadsheets.
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Post by WxMAN on Aug 27, 2015 15:01:31 GMT -6
Yes, medium
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