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Post by HHDeception on Sept 16, 2014 16:25:36 GMT -6
Hold on. Is there a difference between "feat" and "feature"?
So, if I'm a Cleric with the Sage background, then can I get the skills Arcana, History, Religion, and Insight, but still have the Shelter feature from Acolyte instead of the Sage one?
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 16, 2014 16:31:02 GMT -6
Well, yes, but only with my permission.
Feats are special passive abilities that you can get in place of an ability score increase when you level up.
Features are from your backgrounds.
*looks up stuff in the book*
Yeah, it checks out. Go ahead. You still get the Sage starting equipment and such. Also choose your specialty. Any background that has a specialty or similar option, say what yours is.
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Post by The Big Cheese on Sept 16, 2014 16:38:30 GMT -6
Personality traits have no real influence on gameplay outside of fleshing out a character and inspiration like Ideals, Bonds, and Flaws. Just two quick summaries showing how she acts. Would you like to swap out your Retainers feature for a Summoned Warhorse like a Paladin Mount? Ah, OK. How does "Belligerent Under Fire" (She's very antagonistic towards anyone she perceives as attacking her) and "Generous Donor" (she always assumes the best of beggars and gives her possessions freely to the needy") sound? Her background is "Knight," not "Noble." She gets a horse and the ride skill, but no retainers. Noble houses will be more inclined to give room for her and the party as a feature. |
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 16, 2014 16:43:14 GMT -6
Knight is a variant of Noble that uses Retainers instead of Position of Privilege.
Also, there is no Ride skill.
I can give you a warhorse that will let you mount it (and that you can call into battle), but not the nobility thing (since that's part of the Position of Privilege feature).
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 16:48:24 GMT -6
Blast, I would join, but I'm taking on too many things. acting like the reckless youth I am, so I'll have to stop at this one. I won't disappoint you next time, Golurk.
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Post by The Big Cheese on Sept 16, 2014 16:53:38 GMT -6
Knight is a variant of Noble that uses Retainers instead of Position of Privilege. Also, there is no Ride skill. I can give you a warhorse that will let you mount it (and that you can call into battle), but not the nobility thing (since that's part of the Position of Privilege feature). So am I to assume that this list is based on outdated playtesting info? Yeah, I'll take the variant if that's how it works. |
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Post by HHDeception on Sept 16, 2014 17:01:43 GMT -6
Am I allowed to say "research" as the specialty even though I don't have the research feature? You could say that's my char's primary mode of study, but he doesn't explore topics on a wide enough range to have contacts and stuff.
Alright...personality, I'll take "always optimistic" from Acolyte, and "loves a mystery" from Sage.
Ideal: Self-improvement from Sage
Bond: He owes his life to the Deity that brought him into the church's keeping. Twist on the Acolyte one
Flaw: The Goal obsession one form Acolyte.
Anything else I need for background? I should think of a name.
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Post by AlmosDug on Sept 16, 2014 17:02:31 GMT -6
Can I take proficiency in a skill twice normally, or is that just if I get the proficiency from two places like race and background?
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 16, 2014 17:04:03 GMT -6
Yeah.
So, with your feature, you get a free warhorse (1/2 CR) that you can ride and also summon into combat. Your summoning works like this: As part of your move action, you can summon the warhorse, where it appears at the entrance to the battlefield area (on your side if possible) and heads towards you. It won't attack any creature unless it's in its way to getting to you. Once it's next to you, you can mount it. Alternatively, as your move action, you can direct it to charge at any enemy that it can move to where it will attack it with a hooves attack (2d6+4). It will disobey you if its endangered and will avoid any recognizeable danger.
This may be very overpowered early on. Actually, it will be. I just don't want to give you an ability that's completely useless at higher levels.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 16, 2014 17:05:56 GMT -6
Can I take proficiency in a skill twice normally, or is that just if I get the proficiency from two places like race and background? No. There shouldn't really be a situation where you are forced to have the same proficiency twice anyways. |
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 16, 2014 17:07:34 GMT -6
Am I allowed to say "research" as the specialty even though I don't have the research feature? You could say that's my char's primary mode of study, but he doesn't explore topics on a wide enough range to have contacts and stuff. Alright...personality, I'll take "always optimistic" from Acolyte, and "loves a mystery" from Sage. Ideal: Self-improvement from Sage Bond: He owes his life to the Deity that brought him into the church's keeping. Twist on the Acolyte one Flaw: The Goal obsession one form Acolyte. Anything else I need for background? I should think of a name. Specialty is what the your Sage training was in. The ones listed in the book are: Alchemist Astronomer Discredited Academic Librarian Professor Researcher Wizard's Apprentice Scribe This is mostly for fluff, but choose one anyways. |
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Post by The Big Cheese on Sept 16, 2014 17:08:25 GMT -6
Yeah. So, with your feature, you get a free warhorse (1/2 CR) that you can ride and also summon into combat. Your summoning works like this: As part of your move action, you can summon the warhorse, where it appears at the entrance to the battlefield area (on your side if possible) and heads towards you. It won't attack any creature unless it's in its way to getting to you. Once it's next to you, you can mount it. Alternatively, as your move action, you can direct it to charge at any enemy that it can move to where it will attack it with a hooves attack (2d6+4). It will disobey you if its endangered and will avoid any recognizeable danger. This may be very overpowered early on. Actually, it will be. I just don't want to give you an ability that's completely useless at higher levels. Damn, I liked those traits. But this is good too. Can my character still start out with a token of affection from her sweetheart? ;P |
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Post by AlmosDug on Sept 16, 2014 17:13:05 GMT -6
Yeah. So, with your feature, you get a free warhorse (1/2 CR) that you can ride and also summon into combat. Your summoning works like this: As part of your move action, you can summon the warhorse, where it appears at the entrance to the battlefield area (on your side if possible) and heads towards you. It won't attack any creature unless it's in its way to getting to you. Once it's next to you, you can mount it. Alternatively, as your move action, you can direct it to charge at any enemy that it can move to where it will attack it with a hooves attack (2d6+4). It will disobey you if its endangered and will avoid any recognizeable danger. This may be very overpowered early on. Actually, it will be. I just don't want to give you an ability that's completely useless at higher levels. Damn, I liked those traits. But this is good too. Can my character still start out with a token of affection from her sweetheart? ;P You mean to tell me there's only one? Disowned. |
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 16, 2014 17:14:22 GMT -6
Sure, that'll replace either her signet ring or her free 25gp. Which one?
She also gets proficiency in one type of gaming set and another language, along with History and Persuasion.
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Post by The Big Cheese on Sept 16, 2014 17:27:54 GMT -6
Damn, I liked those traits. But this is good too. Can my character still start out with a token of affection from her sweetheart? ;P You mean to tell me there's only one? Disowned. Only one that gave her a token of affection. Plenty showed their affection in other ways... |
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Post by The Big Cheese on Sept 16, 2014 17:33:19 GMT -6
Sure, that'll replace either her signet ring or her free 25gp. Which one? She also gets proficiency in one type of gaming set and another language, along with History and Persuasion. Signet Ring seems less important, so let's go with that. |
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Post by AlmosDug on Sept 16, 2014 17:33:38 GMT -6
You mean to tell me there's only one? Disowned. Only one that gave her a token of affection. Plenty showed their affection in other ways... Reowned. So, I now know Cheese's character's sex and gender. Anyone else? |
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 16, 2014 17:39:28 GMT -6
Okay.
Record these somewhere:
Background: Knight (Variant)
Skills: History, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
Language: One extra
Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a token of affection, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp.
Feature: Warhorse Companion
As a move action, you can call for a Warhorse to join the battle. This Warhorse is allied to you and appears at the beginning of your next turn, taking its action to Dash to your position. If the warhorse's path is obstructed by an enemy, then it will either stop as close to you as it can or attack the enemy. Once it's at your side, you may mount it or use your move action to direct it to attack an enemy within its movement speed (60 ft). If the Warhorse is killed, it cannot be brought back. However, a new one can be purchased and will be affected by this Feature.
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Post by Golurkcanfly on Sept 16, 2014 17:40:07 GMT -6
Only one that gave her a token of affection. Plenty showed their affection in other ways... Reowned. So, I now know Cheese's character's sex and gender. Anyone else? Gender =/= Sexual Preference |
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Post by AlmosDug on Sept 16, 2014 17:50:52 GMT -6
Reowned. So, I now know Cheese's character's sex and gender. Anyone else? Gender =/= Sexual Preference You're right, it's more complex. I'm just going with the bare sexuality. Though, full details would be nice to know about. |
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