metamagic is the way to go for wizzies
i like how you can weap. focus in rays hehehe sweeeet
yeah i have to re-uppz soon...though i don't like how the new class acts works...i liked it when it was all about the core classes individually
metamagic is the way to go for wizzies
i like how you can weap. focus in rays hehehe sweeeet
yeah i have to re-uppz soon...though i don't like how the new class acts works...i liked it when it was all about the core classes individually
I have a fairly keen interest in the concept of DnD as well as the technical aspects of rpg systems in general, but the handful of experiences I had with "tabletop" gaming have turned me off from it. I attribute that mostly to a mind that feels really strongly about specifics regarding story and characterization which doesn't translate well to role-playing games the way they're played by most people. I'm more comfortable playing through a story that makes sense and feels real and relevant to the game world "to me" than trying to imagine a living setting where things are "made up as they go"--even though the game is still being directed by the GM to certain goals. So from that standpoint the DnD-based computer games are great for my level and type of interest.
I own and still often play Baldur's Gate 1 & 2, Icewind Dale 1 & 2, Planescape: Torment, NWN and it's official expansions, PoR: Ruins of Myth Drannor, and Temple of Elemental Evil. Plus KoTOR 1 & 2 which is customized/modified d20.
As far as favorite characters types/races/classes, I'm generally more interested in the "character" and his or her background than the specific race or class. And as I enjoy writing fantasy I often write detailed backgrounds for my characters. Often I'll base them off of fantasy or pseudo-fantasy characters from books or movies, but I also enjoy trying to come up with characters that fit in the typical race A = class B equation but which have non-cliched backgrounds.
If I had to choose a favorite type of character it would be anything that was a hack at the profession he or she wanted to be but had a natural aptitude in an area they couldn't care much for. Something like a hack mage that was actually an extremely strong, agile fighter or thief. Or perhaps a dwarf that wanted to uphold his family's/race's fighter herritage but who was actually better suited as a "lucky" magic-based cleric despite his grumblings about it...etc. etc. etc. I also like bards, not the jack-of-all-trades game rules tend to make them out to be--but as an adventuring companion--someone who can sing, tell tales, secure room and board or items on the cheap, and fire a bow from behind the tree he/she's cowering behind to save his/her bolder party-fellows.
Are you playing with twinks? They can really screw things up if you haven't played the game very long. They're mostly about 'let's see how much my character owns!" and that's about it. Not the best people to be around to get 'in character'. And a DM that makes things up as they go is a lousy DM. You sound like you would make a very good DM. Have you tried it before?Originally Posted by Ender
I've got a character like that, lol.Something like a hack mage that was actually an extremely strong,
yes, ender, a lot of people who play D&D actually have a lot of experience in video games and so ONLY focus on the numbers, being more powerful, getting magic items, all at the expense of good characters...i don't know how many greedy paladins i've had to pull aside from the game and eventually punish in game!
i think a lot of people forget that it's a roleplaying game, and don't find a good balance...which only means i shouldn't play with those people. it's just difficult to find young gamers who like to focus on the story.. but it's working now that i put up an add at a local college that's famous for its english programs.
the main thing is finding a group that plays at your level, and having a good DM is key as well. being the dm is fun and rewarding, but sometimes you just wanna get in there and play!!
the gameworld itself can be as realistic as is necessary for the players, and the focus of a good DM often shifts to what his players want to see and hear and smell, so i think, while not having any actual experience with your gaming sessions, that you just need a good group.
Yeah, I too become irritated playing with a group that's more numbers-oriented. Heavy roleplay games are always my favorite.
exactly....my latest group and i once spent an entire session shopping in waterdeep....and investigating a murder...it was honestly one of the best sessions i've ever played
My groups have tendencies towards pyromania. I can't begin to count the amount of things they've torched.
what i love is the 'i'm so badass i'll fight anybody' players....who like to pick fights at random in town because they're bored..sometimes they win, but the city guard or militia generally shows up..
I love the story!!!I'll only mess with anything if the story's any good, so I started my first time as dungeon master! (I doubt I'm doing it right, but I'm trying.)
everything is wrapped in gray
i'm focusing on your image
can you hear me in the void?
I could not have just laughed harder! The funny thing is that that's a real comic, isn't it?
I've played some D&D before but I'd have to say that I'm guilty of the number greed even though I'm always the DM. I just do what the others enjoy, I guess. Also, I'm nowhere near following the rules. We always go homebrew. It's the fun that counts.
Indeed, a comic so infamous a quote from it adorns our own Roleplay forum.
yeah order of the stick is awesome
i like zogonia better but they're all good
i miss my dragon!
I've got a problem.
In my one game, I have a wizard with a pseduodragon familiar (and I, personally love dragons. And love is an understatement) The problem? There's a ranger (the player is a real power player) and the person hates dragons and magic-users of any kind. How can I get him to respect me?
He recently got mauled to 0 hp by a shadow dragon, so that tactic didn't work. 5 of my lighting bolts [and blinding it and suppress breath weapon spell] really hurt it, but he delivered the killing blow. Now he's prancing around like he owns the dungeons and all but says that he took down the dragon single-handedly. But he really endangered the cleric and the whole party, not to mention handicapp some of my best spells.
So you see my problem. Any suggestions?
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