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Astilan in 5th Edition => Making History part 3 => Topic started by: Asinjin on November 17, 2015, 11:39:35 AM

Title: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 17, 2015, 11:39:35 AM
As with last time, I will require that we go through and test as many races and classes as possible.

Last time we had: Bard, Cleric, Fighter, Rogue, Sorcerer, and Monk.

So we need the following this time before any repeats: Barbarian, Paladin, Ranger, Warlock, and Wizard.  Note that while the Psionicist is in existence now, I will not require someone play that, although it is an option.

As for races, the same applies and last time we had: Gree, Elf, Human, Tyrog, Nipit, and Dwarf (mountain).

So for this time, we need: Elf (night), Dromite, Avariel, Halfling, Gnome (pale and dark), Dwarf (crystal).

There may be more to come as I flesh things out, but try and pick from the above list if possible.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Malchia on November 17, 2015, 09:02:34 PM
I'm considering a Halfling Wizard.  Could I be a descendant of Rubius?
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 17, 2015, 10:04:38 PM
I'm considering a Halfling Wizard.  Could I be a descendant of Rubius?

The moon is in the past, and no you cannot be an ancestor of Rubius.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 17, 2015, 10:37:50 PM
But you can take both halfling and wizard.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Hero on November 17, 2015, 10:40:40 PM
Dromite is a playable race?

I'll take night elf and warlock.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 17, 2015, 10:41:41 PM
Dromite is a playable race?

Yes
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 17, 2015, 10:57:49 PM
Since only 1 prestige class has been released, we will not be using them for this playtest.

There are about 50 new spells that I have in official PDFs that we will use.

There are no new feats that I have seen that we can use (and I have only seen a couple new racial feats)
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Malchia on November 18, 2015, 10:05:47 AM
But you can take both halfling and wizard.
I think I'll try the Universal Wizard. 
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 18, 2015, 11:31:45 AM
I'll take night elf and warlock.

The choices for your patron are: The Healer, the King, The Tyrant, and the Madman.  Details to follow, but I wanted you to know.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Valdis on November 18, 2015, 11:58:48 AM
I'll try the Avariel Psionicist
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Malchia on November 18, 2015, 12:11:23 PM
BTW, what level are we starting at?  Will we be continuing where we left off last play test at 6th or 7th?
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 18, 2015, 03:09:02 PM
BTW, what level are we starting at?  Will we be continuing where we left off last play test at 6th or 7th?

Start at 6th level and theoretically do 5 sessions like last time, adding one level per session.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Valdis on November 18, 2015, 06:30:12 PM
Start at 6th level and theoretically do 5 sessions like last time, adding one level per session.

Then I am going to have to dual class. The Psionicist documentation online only goes to level 5
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 18, 2015, 09:16:19 PM
Then I am going to have to dual class. The Psionicist documentation online only goes to level 5

That will give a chance to test that out as well, good thinking.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Valdis on November 19, 2015, 09:31:51 AM
That will give a chance to test that out as well, good thinking.

I will go with Avariel Ranger/Psionicist
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Hero on November 19, 2015, 09:42:53 PM
Are there any new backgrounds available?
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 20, 2015, 08:59:41 AM
Are there any new backgrounds available?

I believe there are, but I will have to search the PDFs for them.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 20, 2015, 02:06:54 PM
After reviewing backgrounds, the ones that have been released since the PHB are all area, race, or otherwise specific.  I am open to any of you creating a background that I can approve (or not).
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 20, 2015, 11:06:38 PM
Did everyone like the point buy system for ability scores used last time, or do you want to try a new system?
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Malchia on November 20, 2015, 11:18:54 PM
Did everyone like the point buy system for ability scores used last time, or do you want to try a new system?
I like the point buy system.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 21, 2015, 09:36:45 AM
Master Po is doing a Pale Gnome Paladin.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Hero on November 21, 2015, 05:57:49 PM
I like the point buy system.
What are the other options?

Point buy was good. Would we use same as before?
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 22, 2015, 09:39:48 AM
Rolling, me assigning them, a different point buy system.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Hero on November 22, 2015, 08:27:22 PM
Rolling, me assigning them, a different point buy system.
I'd consider a different point buy system.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 25, 2015, 09:56:30 AM
Any other opinions?
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Valdis on November 25, 2015, 10:00:44 AM
Point system works.  Or you could auction off stats.  give everyone a starting amount of gold and auction off the stats.  the kicker is whatever you have left is what you use to purchase equipment...lol
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 25, 2015, 10:13:09 AM
Neat concept, but I think not a good fit for the playtest.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on November 26, 2015, 11:11:22 AM
To sum up so far, we have:

Halfling Wizard
Avariel Psion multiclass
Pale Gnome Paladin
Elf Warlock
TBD Ranger / Warlock multiclass

I want to have this nailed down by next week so I can start on the adventure detail working you all into it.

It will take place about 75 years after the last part, which I will begin to detail the aftermath of soon.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Windblade on November 28, 2015, 12:08:00 PM
TBD Ranger / Warlock multiclass is now going to be a Were-creature(of some type)/Ranger.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on December 01, 2015, 03:20:22 PM
To sum up so far, we have:

Halfling Wizard
Avariel Psion / Ranger
Pale Gnome Paladin
Night Elf Warlock
Lycanthrope Ranger

Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on December 04, 2015, 02:44:28 PM
Once you have completed your character, I will randomly roll a moderately powerful magic item for the character.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on December 11, 2015, 12:51:32 PM
Good progress.  Three characters complete and magic items given, two draft for the other two complete.

I will begin to work on wrap up stories from last year's characters and back stories for this year.  (now that seas are complete I should have time).
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on December 23, 2015, 11:53:55 AM
The adventure begins 68 years after the defeat of Queen Inkara, a historical figure that is known to all of you (although some better than others).  All of you have been taught she was a tyrant dark gnomish wizard oppressor.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Asinjin on January 01, 2016, 03:12:52 PM
Master Po has a new PHB which has lots of errata, so if we have any disputes, it is the last word.
Title: Re: The Coming Cast of Characters
Post by: Hero on January 01, 2016, 07:26:18 PM
Master Po has a new PHB which has lots of errata, so if we have any disputes, it is the last word.
Also available here:
https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/ph_errata (https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/ph_errata)