Bag of Tricks [Archive] - Wizards Community

Bag of Tricks [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Varrik
10-22-03, 02:33 AM For my next character I want to play a gnome mounted combat specialist. Level will be 7th, and only using the core book and core splats for Greyhawk.

So, at first I had naturally thought about a Paladin, but the time limit on the mount, and the risk of the mount's death are draw backs to me. But I like the Shared Spells ability.

So, then I thought about Summon Monster Spells, since this would increase versatility and they are rather expendable. Limit would be to increase duration you blow a feat and increase the level, or you have to increase your Cleric level. But since Cleric's don't get Ride as a Skill, that would be a problem.

Then I though about a Bag of Tricks (Rust or Tan) (until maybe upgrading to a Figurine of Wonderous Power). And this idea seems to have a lot of merit. So, I guess the best thing would be to take Fighter Levels? or Paladin Levels?

I don't want any experience penalties, and I definitely want to play a Gnome. The level we are aiming at is 7th, and the DM says we start with I think 9,000gp.

Any suggestions, or things I haven't thought about? Your help would be appreciated.
Funny Slaughter
10-22-03, 04:53 AM paladin is not the only source for a mount.

take a look at the windrider from MotW, in my opinion one of the best mounted classes.

you can easily qualify with a few ranger-levels.
ranger5 would be an obvious base as a gnome to avoid XP penalties and to get access to an animal companion as your first mount.
(applying two boni is always good)

another idea would be ranger3/fighter2 to get some feats.

gs
Funny
rilem
10-22-03, 10:44 AM Clerics also don't have the handle animal skill, which will be needed if you're going to try and muscle summoned animals into being ridden. I'd stay away from that idea.

Ranger and Druid are probably your best bets. Windrider is, indeed, nifty.

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Varrik 10-22-03, 02:33 AM	For my next character I want to play a gnome mounted combat specialist. Level will be 7th, and only using the core book and core splats for Greyhawk. So, at first I had naturally thought about a Paladin, but the time limit on the mount, and the risk of the mount's death are draw backs to me. But I like the Shared Spells ability. So, then I thought about Summon Monster Spells, since this would increase versatility and they are rather expendable. Limit would be to increase duration you blow a feat and increase the level, or you have to increase your Cleric level. But since Cleric's don't get Ride as a Skill, that would be a problem. Then I though about a Bag of Tricks (Rust or Tan) (until maybe upgrading to a Figurine of Wonderous Power). And this idea seems to have a lot of merit. So, I guess the best thing would be to take Fighter Levels? or Paladin Levels? I don't want any experience penalties, and I definitely want to play a Gnome. The level we are aiming at is 7th, and the DM says we start with I think 9,000gp. Any suggestions, or things I haven't thought about? Your help would be appreciated.
Funny Slaughter 10-22-03, 04:53 AM	paladin is not the only source for a mount. take a look at the windrider from MotW, in my opinion one of the best mounted classes. you can easily qualify with a few ranger-levels. ranger5 would be an obvious base as a gnome to avoid XP penalties and to get access to an animal companion as your first mount. (applying two boni is always good) another idea would be ranger3/fighter2 to get some feats. gs Funny
rilem 10-22-03, 10:44 AM	Clerics also don't have the handle animal skill, which will be needed if you're going to try and muscle summoned animals into being ridden. I'd stay away from that idea. Ranger and Druid are probably your best bets. Windrider is, indeed, nifty.