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Malcaor 03-24-08, 04:33 PM	I'm making a character for an all evil campaign. Current build is Thri-kreen Swashbuckler3/Fighter2/Pyrokineticist1 (ECL 10). I'm trying to figure out how to play this character. He's CE, and obessed with fire. He's definetly insane. His full attack routine is 12 attacks at a low attack bonus using his flame lashes, which fits since he is reckless and brutal (no arguing about rules for the flame lashes in this thread please). He isn't wearing any clothing, and is covered in sut (sp?). His only items are Belt of Orge Strength, Gloves of Dexterity and a Headband of Intellect. I'm pretty much open on ideas for this guy.
Zodiaq7 03-24-08, 08:38 PM	You'll be dealing with XP penalties due to the Kreens favored calss. I'd say go Ranger 2 or 3 in place of Fighter or Swashbuckler.
Malcaor 03-24-08, 11:22 PM	The order I took the levels in was Swash 1, Figther 1, Swash 2, Fighter 2, Swash 3, Pryo 1. Since my two base classes are within 1 level of each other and Pyro is a PrC so it doesn't apply to mulitclassing penalties, I avoid any xp penalties. Plus if I went ranger I wouldn't be as completely broken =)
Terjon of the Blue Rose 03-27-08, 02:04 AM	Well the character is already defined as insane with the Pyro bit. A clear obsession with flame is obvious. The next question on how to play him involves whether he favors fire as an end unto itself of for the power of flame. As an End Unto Itself character simply light fires whenever and wherever possible. Don't be stupid about it though. Fire is a powerful force and there is no controlling it once truly unleashed. You are constantly testing that fact. You don't light a fire in town because you don't know you can stop it. Instead you light campfires and leave intentional trails, fuel sources, etc. which it could follow out of its firepit, potentially escaping into the surrounding woods if allowed to go unchecked. When you are in a location where fire is a less than viable option become sullen. You're eager to move on and away. You feel trapped and may suffer from secondary madnesses such as clautraphobia. On the other hand is Fire as Power. Here we find a stupid pyro. He belives that his flames will overcome any obstacle. He looks for any excuse to fight and draw out those lashing fires. He is the master who has tamed the most dangerous beast. And since he has such a powerful weapon he must use it. In this version you are uncontrolled. There is a good chance the rest of the party will wind up tying you up and throwing you in a sack anytime they need to be even passingly diplomatic. You're the type who has burned down 3 of their headquarters already and is only kept around for as long as you are a useful weapon. Be prepared to accept it if, when they finally establish a long term HQ it has a fireproof cell.
Malcaor 03-27-08, 10:35 AM	Thank you that was exactly what I was looking for.
Terjon of the Blue Rose 03-27-08, 11:42 PM	No prob. Which one you goin for?
Malcaor 03-28-08, 09:31 PM	We played today, I did the End Unto Itself version. I am happy to say I killed two dragons =)
CrimsonDeath 03-30-08, 01:00 AM	For future reference, it's spelled "soot".