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Ages Mightyoak 01-14-05, 01:41 AM	Ok, I have a few ideas. But I don't know to go to physically create my PC. (Do I just do it on paper at home, give to the DM, I have the VACUUM ELEMENTALS GAMES die roller, do I just roll and record my STATS on one of my own CHARATER SHEETS or if not where do I record them?) 1) Is there a page/place I should write who my PC is? 2) where do I "roll" and put my STATS, ... 3) Is there a place where I can just actively create my PC and get started?
Mysteria 01-14-05, 02:50 PM	I'm not sure this is the best place to ask that question, I think player's handbook forum would be better. In any case, you need to either roll your abilities by real dice or online unless you're going to use point buy - ask your DM. Also, better ask your DM if he wants to see you rolling your dice. (Assuming that this is not going to be an online game?) Also, I'm pretty sure your DM can help you if you tell him what kind of character you want to create. As for the rest, try to do things in order: 1) chose race and class 2) roll/buy ability scores and determine your bonuses with them 3) determine a)saves b)BAB (base attack bonus) c) grapple attack bonus d) initiative e) base speed f) touch armour class 4) chose languages to speak 5) chose feats 6) calculate total skill points, spend them, then add ability score bonuses 7) maybe chose spells 8) chose equipment 9) calculate attack and damage dice for your weapons 10) calculate your armour class 11) calculate your weight carried, find out what sort of load that is for you, adjust speed 12) chose alignement and gender 13) figure out what I missed to say ... ;) If it helps, try to fill out the form below (on your PC, on a sheet of paper ... whatever suits you) as used in the Real Adventures forum on these boards. Hope that helps. :) Name Gender Race Class ??st lvl Alignment Str ?? ...pts ?? <-- if used optional pointbuy system Dex ?? ...pts ?? Con ?? ...pts ?? Int ?? ...pts ?? Wis ?? ...pts ?? Cha ?? ...pts ?? Hit Points ?? AC ??, Touch ??, Flat ?? Init +?? BAB +??, Grap +?? Speed ?? (base ??, load 0/33, armorcategory) Fort +??, Ref +??, Will +?? +?? Melee, weaponname, 1d6+??, 20/x2 +??/+?? Melee, weaponname/weaponname, 1d6+??/1d6+??, 20/x2 +?? Ranged, weaponname, 1d6+??, 20/x2, 30'r +??/+?? Ranged, weaponname/weaponname, 1d6+??/1d6+??, 20/x2, 30'r Sizecategory, ??'??" tall, ?? wt, ?? yrs old Colortype hair, colortype eyes, tonetype skin Speaks languagename, languagename, and languagename +?? Skillname (4) +?? Skillname (4) +?? Skillname (4) +?? Skillname (4acp) add acp if susceptible to armor penalties +?? Skillname (2cc) add cc if cross classed +?? Skillname (4 + 2cc) show multiclass ranks seperately +0 Listen (0) +0 Spot (0) Feats -featname (optional brief summary here) -featname (optional brief summary here) Racename Traits -brief summary -brief summary -brief summary Classname Abilities -brief summary -brief summary -brief summary Classname Abilities -brief summary of second class' abilities --delete this section unless wizard, cleric, or druid-- Spells Prepared 0th- Spell1, Spell2 1st- Spell1, Spell2 (D) if domain spell 2nd- Spell1, Spell2 (S) if specialization spell --delete this section unless wizard-- Spellbook 0th- All cantrips 1st- Spell1, Spell2, Spell3 --delete this section unless sorceror or bard-- Spells Per Day ??|??/??/?? 0th- Spell1, Spell2 1st- Spell1, Spell2 2nd- Spell1, Spell2 --delete this section unless psion or psychic warrior-- Psionic Modes Mode1, Mode2, Mode3 Power Points ??, Free Talents ?? 0th- Power1, Power2 1st- Power1, Power2 (D) if discipline power --delete this section unless special things are listed-- Special List any special abilities or miscellaneous information that doesn't fit anywhere else on this character sheet. You can include animal companion stats, familiar's benefits and stats, horse/steed statistics, etc. Write a long paragraph of character background and history here. Try to take advantage of using this section to make your character interesting instead of just a "video-gamish" list of D&D statistics. But don't write so much that it makes people's eyes fall out, keep it focused and stick to the highlights. Write a paragraph that describes the characters personality, manners, attitude, motivations, likes, desires, goals, aspirations, fears, habits, quirks, and similar things. Thinking about that stuff and writing it down will help you role-play much much better and your games will become more fun for you and everybody else playing with you. Who knows, your role-playing might help you win an Academy Award someday (riiiight). Write out another paragraph with details describing the way your PC looks when first encountered. Make him/her unique enough so that your character isn't just another boring face in the crowd. Also be sure to describe all your clothing colors and materials so that everyone isn't walking around looking like perfect clones wearing duplicate copies of Adventurer Jumpsuit Outfit #9!! Armor (worn, ??wt) ??gp optional Robe (worn, ??wt) ??gp optionally continue for each item below Outfitname (worn, ??wt) Medium Weapon or item (belt left, ??wt) Medium Weapon or item (belt right, ??wt) Tiny Weapon or item (belt front, ??wt) Tiny Weapon or item (belt rear, ??wt) Other items attached to belt (location, ??wt) Bow or Crossbow (left shoulder, ??wt) Quiver or Javelin Tube (right shoulder, ??wt) Backpack (center back, ??wt) Bedroll (below backpack, ??wt) Other items worn on back or shoulders (location, ??wt) Headband, Hat, Helmet (head, ??wt) Lenses or Goggles (eyes, ??wt) Cloak, Cape, or Mantle (worn, ??wt) Vest, Vestment, or Shirt (worn, ??wt) Ring (left ??th finger, -wt) Ring (right ??th finger, -wt) Amulet, Brooch, Medallion, or Necklace (worn, ??wt) Belt (worn, ??wt) Gloves or Gauntlets (hands, ??wt) Bracers or Bracelets (wrists, ??wt) Boots or Slippers (feet, ??wt) Other minor accessories (location, ??wt) Waterskin- water (backpack, ??wt) 5 Torches (backpack, ??wt) Flint & Steel (backpack, ??wt) Trail Rations- 1 days (backpack, ??wt) Other backpack contents (backpack, ??wt) Coins- ??gp, ??sp, ??cp (pouch, ??wt) Gemname- ??gp (pouch, -wt) Gemname- ??gp (pouch, -wt) Other pouch contents (pouch, ??wt) Remove any items from this sample list that the character doesn't have. Keep a blank line between the seperate categories (main clothing, belt things, shoulders/back, accessories worn, jewelry, backpack contents, pouch contents) to help organize the character. The equipment listed should show where everything is usually carried during "hands-free" situations, such as when sitting in the tavern drinking an ale, or climbing up a rope in a dungeon, or carrying your unconscious companion's body back to town to be healed. Even though the character may typically carry certain equipment in his hands, writing your character sheet like this will help visualize where everything goes during any hands-free situations that come up.