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Aybarra 02-12-07, 01:20 PM	Hi people! I had my first D&D experience last weekend and i loved it. I played a nasty dwarf but while playing i found that it wasnt really the exact char want. Now is there a way to create a character from scratch again without the help of a Dungeon Master or is that impossible? Peace Ay
Chrono Nexus 02-12-07, 01:24 PM	Yes, there are ways- but they are forbidden. -FORBIDDEN!! Redblade (http://downloads.redblade.org/) First link at the top. Also, purchasing a players handbook and taking a few looks at the SRD (http://www.d20srd.org/) could help.
TheChilliGod 02-12-07, 01:28 PM	(Assuming you have what Chrono Nexus recommends) It is possible, but you have to know all of the DM's house rules. What he does for ability scores, what supplements are/aren't allowed, and the subtleties with each choice of character; the DM might have ruled that wild shape is only attainable for druids at 7th level instead of 5th, or that half-orcs don't get their -2 penalty to charisma. You can always make a character, present it to the DM when you're finished and/or are just about ready to play it, and then see if he says yes or no or but. If you want to make a character without knowing any of getting house rules or even checking with the DM just before slapping it into the game, that's also possible, if not a bit rude.
Sterling 02-12-07, 01:49 PM	Definitely sit down and have a chat with your DM. Just explain that you aren't happy with your character and want to try something different. Hopefully the DM will be able to help you narrow down something that you'd like better and would still fit into the game.
Aybarra 02-12-07, 05:51 PM	Thanks for the quick reply. :) Ill talk to him! First in need to read up in the role i want to play...i am thinking Druid. Got some suggestions? Thanks again! peace Ay
tiamot 02-13-07, 02:37 PM	When making a character it really is important to get your DM's input like everyone is saying. It will take some time and gaming experience for you to find what sort of character is the right fit for you. I do suggest that you play a character for several sessions before you decide to can him/her and make a new one. The more you play, the more you'll develop your own style and will be better able to create characters that fit that style. I recommend that you sit down with your DM, and tell them that you want to create a new character that fits you better. Just start tossing ideas around with the DM and together you two should be able to come up with a unique concept that pleases you and will fit into the game. Your DM may want to write up the character with you, or have you finalize the character on your own and then submit it for his/her approval. As far as suggestions go, firstly pick the type of character that appeals to you! I often advise my new players to look over the races and classes and narrow them down to ones that they take the most interest in. Then I go over with them the pros and cons of playing that type of character in my game. I also suggest that new players build a character that reflects their own personality and that is NOT a magic user. Why, you might ask? Because it is very easy for a new gamer to become overwhelmed by all the rules and die rolling. Now I'm not calling anyone stupid by any means. I've just learned from experience that it is much easier for new players to learn the system and rules if they're playing a character that has a personality like their own. That way, while they are role playing, they don't have to spend a lot of time thinking about how their character would act in a situation. They can just go with what they'd do because the character is based on their own personality. Secondly I warn them against playing magic users simply because that opens up an entirely new can of worms and tacks on even more rules and info that they must deal with. I recommend for them to play a simple, fighter type character so that they can get all the game schematics down before trying to tack on even more rolls and such to deal with. After a new player has been gaming with a group (preferably one in which the magic user is being played by a more experienced player) they'll be able to have a better feel for how magic works by being exposed to it indirectly.
Aybarra 02-15-07, 05:26 PM	thanks again for the advice m8. I basicly like the way i look and all. Size, age, weight, alignment is all good. So basicly, all i that i want to change is the class of my character. I can see how the character looks like, i can see i him with my eyes closed so to speak. Thats why i need the change :) peace Ay