Optional "Class"/ or NPC

[captaincrumbcake]

You'll have to excuse me if I've already posted this around. It's one of those days!


I saw that I didn't clarify a certain point: for this particular class, Checks are made on a d 20, and must result in a score equal to or less than the character's ability score (S, I, W), whichever applies.


THE ADVENTURER.pdf (237.51 KB)


Keep in mind, this is the first (rough) presentation of the character; referred to as the A-E. I haven't finalized any aspect of it in my mind, but the attributes of it, so far, are along the lines I've been considering.

[bestialwarlust]

Interesting. But the class seems strongly dungeon focused. I like the low HD it makes sense as the class is not "heroic" compared to the others. I might drop the scores must be lower than if I used it. I'm not to clear on the combat I would think just using the MU attack matrix would be slow enough.

For me I'm a big fan of utilizing the existing d6 mechanic that's already in the game so the third level ability I would make it

At 3rd level the A-E only has a 1 in 6 chance of getting lost

and for 5th level

the A-E has the same chance as a dwarf to detect traps and sloping passageways and secret doors.

Another thing I might add just to add a Indiana Jones feel to it. The A-E has a 4 in 6 chance to avoid a trap that has been sprung if the A-E fails then he must make any normal saves required by said trap.

One thing I like about this class it's a great spring board for ideas to modify and really make it fit the individual game.

Just some initial thoughts.

[Admin Pete]

I like the concept although I do have a few comments. One is that I think the XP required should be a little higher:

Here is my suggestion as compared to a Cleric

Level	XP	XP Revised	Compared to Cleric XP
1	0	0	0
2	500	1000	1500
3	1000	2000	3000
4	2000	4000	6000
5	4000	8000	12,000
6	6000	16,000	25,000
7	12,000	32,000	50,000
8	24,000	64,000 or 60,000	100,000
9	48,000	128,000 or 100,000

As regards the special perks at certain levels I like the idea; however, (yeah however) I think that:

A--upon reaching 3rd level the A-E cannot become lost in an underground environment (dungeon), unless under the effect of some kind of magic. They will always
know the direction of true north.

This way too powerful IMO - I suggest tweaking it. Since no class has this ability I would suggest that at 3rd level they have a 1 in 8 chance of not being lost, and so on:

Level	Chance of not Being lost in the dungeon
3	1 in 8
4	1 in 8
5	2 in 8
6	2 in 8
7	3 in 8
8	3 in 8
9	4 in 8

Another thing I want to comment on:

C--at 7th level the A-E has spent considerable time studying the properties of the torch. He can manufacture one using superior components, that allow it to either
(1) burn twice as long with less smoke, (2) burn half as long creating double the amount of smoke, as a screen, or (3) burn with a noxious-toxic effect (like the spell,
Cloudkill) lasting for 6 Turns, and possibly killing any and all breathing creatures that inhale even a single breath of the smoke. If left to burn the volume of smoke can
fill an area 30'x30'x20' completely; if held out behind one while moving, it leaves a thick trail until the material burns out. (Use of the latter technique is rather tricky,
and the DM should adjudicate the risk to those attempting such. This, latter application, requires the character to find and process rare ingredients, and the full
extent of what this involves is left to the DM to determine.)

I think I would split this up as follows:

C--at 7th level the A-E has spent considerable time studying the properties of the torch. He can manufacture one using superior components, that allow it to either (1) burn twice as long with less smoke, (2) burn half as long creating double the amount of smoke, as a screen.

and

D -- at 9th level the A-E can also create a "torch" that can (3) burn with a noxious-toxic effect (like the spell, Cloudkill) lasting for 6 Turns, and possibly killing any and all breathing creatures that inhale even a single breath of the smoke. If left to burn the volume of smoke can fill an area 30'x30'x20' completely; if held out behind one while moving, it leaves a thick trail until the material burns out. (Use of the latter technique is rather tricky, and the DM should adjudicate the risk to those attempting such. This, latter application, requires the character to find and process rare ingredients, and the full extent of what this involves is left to the DM to determine.)

As an alternate to the above perks, I think there are a ton of options that could be listed for this character class perhaps along the lines of:

Level	Options
3	Each player would pick one of 3-5 available options
5	Each player would pick one of 3-5 available options
7	Each player would pick one of 3-5 available options
9	Each player would pick one of 3-5 available options

With the 3-5 options at each level being one: level appropriate and two: reasonable in power.

So there you have it, my feedback and my suggestions, YMMV. I really hope that you get a chance to play test it and create a beta version.

[captaincrumbcake]

One thing I like about this class it's a great spring board for ideas to modify and really make it fit the individual game.

(Relief) Exactly what I was hoping to be seen.

To both-- your idea-suggestions have merit; I may borrow some myself for my own version of the class.

A couple of points I will likely keep are: XP for levels. I designed the low XP required with the low HD per each to compliment one another, and to bear witness to the fact the the A-E is not a standard class, like the FM, MU or C. But everyone (DM) will certainly follow their own gut-direction.

Also, they rise fast, but keep in mind they max out at L 9. Yep. The only human class to do this. In theory, this makes even a hobbit adventurer more rough and tumble for dungeon and wilderness adventuring.

I like the d6 mechanic and will likely incorporate it (more) into the "never getting lost" component; which, as pointed out, is too powerful--especially at 3rd level.

And the "killer torch" probably should be reserved for only 8th or 9th level A-E's.

Great comments. Your responses have encouraged me to keep thinking on this subject.