Mean Old Cranky Pants[PrC] [Archive] - Wizards Community

Mean Old Cranky Pants[PrC] [Archive] - Wizards Community

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leather_book_wizard
03-03-07, 01:53 PM Mean Old Cranky Pants

Hit Die: d6
Requirements:
Skills: Perform (oratory) 8 ranks, Spot 4 ranks, Listen 4 ranks, Knowledge(local) 5 ranks
Feats: Weapon Focus (Quarterstaff)
Special:Must be of the old or venerable age category. Must have been mean and/or cranky (DM's discretion) to at least ten people, one of which must have been a commoner and one of which must have been younger than 14. Must have worn a pair of pants.

Class Skills: Bluff(Cha), Listen(Wis), Perform(oratory) (Cha), Knowledge(local) (Int), Intimidate(Cha), Spot(Wis), and Profesion (wis)
Skill Points at Each Level: 2+Int modifier.

Base
Attack Fort Ref Will
Level Bonus* Save* Save* Save* Special .
1st +0 +0 +2 +2 Cane Thwack +2, Intimidating Rant
2nd +1 +0 +3 +3 Stop thowing things at my house!
3rd +1 +1 +3 +3 Cane Thwack +3, Biting Sarcasm
4th +2 +1 +4 +4 Tough Old Bird
5th +2 +1 +4 +4 Cane Thwack +4
6th +3 +2 +5 +5 Angry Lecture
7th +3 +2 +5 +5 Cane Thwack +5, You hooligans go home!
8th +4 +2 +6 +6 Rage
9th +4 +3 +6 +6 Cane Thwack +6
10th +5 +3 +7 +7 Mean and Cranky People Never Die

Cane Thwack(Ex): The cranky pants is known for wacking those who cross him with his walking stick. He gains a +2 competence bonus on all attack rolls made with a quarterstaff. The bonus increases by +1 every other level.

Intimidating Rant(Ex): The mean old cranky pants' angry voice can shake even the toughest of foes. Once per day for every class level he possesses, he may add his ranks in Perform(oratory) to an Intimidate check.

Stop throwing things at my house!(Ex): The mean old cranky pants is accustomed to having things thrown at him. He gains a +5 competence bonus to AC whenever he is attacked with thrown or ranged weapons.

Biting Sarcasm(Su): The cranky pants' sarcastic rmearks can actually harm the target. Wice a day per 2 class levels, the mean old cranky pants can make a Bluff check (DC 10+ 1/2 half target's level) against an opponent to deliver a biting sarcastic remark. The target must make a will save (DC 10+Bluff modifier) or suffer 1d6 points of damage per every three character levels possessed by the cranky pants . Mindless creatures are unaffected.

Tough Old Bird(Ex): The mean old cranky pants is tough both mentally and physically. He gains natural armor +3 and the benifits of the Iron Will feat. (This stacks with the feat, should he also have it.)

Angry Lecture(Ex): 3 times per day, a mean old cranky pants may make a special lecture check. The target of the lecture must be at least one age category younger than the cranky pants. The cranky pants adds his class level and his ranks in Perform(oratory) to the lecture check, The lecture has different affactes, depending on the success of the check.
Roll|Effect|
1-9| Nothing
10-14| Target is shaken for 1d4 rounds.
15-20| Target is shaken and dazed for 1d8 rounds
21-25| Target acts as though under the effects of a fear spell cast by a spellcaster of the cranky pants' level.
26+|DM's Dicretion

You hooligan's go home!(Ex): Once per day, a mean old cranky pants may make a DC 25 Perform(oratory) check in order to start a rant causing the targets to go home. This affects 3 targets per level. The targets must fail a Dc 14+ Cha modifier Will save to be driven home. Outsiders are banished to their native planes.

Rage(Ex): Once per day a mean old cranky pants may rage as a barbarian of one fourth his level.

Mean and Cranky people never die.(Ex): As long as the cranky pants remains truly mean, old, and cranky (DM's discretion), he is incapable of dieing of old age. He can still die of any other cause.
Domriso
03-03-07, 02:08 PM Quite honestly that Prestige Class is one of the more amusing that i have seen. And it actually has useful abilities that could help in battle. And good roleplaying functions.
Just one question: In the "You Hooligans go home" effect, does it only affect outsiders, or any creature with the (extraplanar) subtype? And what is the DC equal to?
lumber_of_the_beast
03-03-07, 03:04 PM Where's "Get off my lawn!"?
leather_book_wizard
03-03-07, 03:27 PM Quite honestly that Prestige Class is one of the more amusing that i have seen. And it actually has useful abilities that could help in battle. And good roleplaying functions.
Just one question: In the "You Hooligans go home" effect, does it only affect outsiders, or any creature with the (extraplanar) subtype? And what is the DC equal to?

It actually affects any creature that is not at home. I just wanted to mention that outsiders where banished back to their planes. And what DC are you talking about?
Leress
03-03-07, 03:33 PM This reminds me of that PrC from "Bride of the Portal Hole" supplement called Grizzled old man.
leather_book_wizard
03-03-07, 03:35 PM Sounds like a cool PrC. I got the idea for this one here from Order of the Stick. The bard accuses the paladin of having levels in the mean old cranky pants prestige class.:D
lumber_of_the_beast
03-03-07, 03:47 PM What I find amusing is that said paladin wouldn't actually be able to take levels in this PrC, as she isn't old enough.

And you never answered my question. ;_;
leather_book_wizard
03-03-07, 03:52 PM Where's "Get off my lawn!"?

"You hooligans go home!" was originally called "Get off my lawn!" but I changed it.
Rakmakallan
03-03-07, 07:45 PM :D :D :D
That is a hilarious one. How come he doesn't get some sort of "I'll called the police you trespassing rascals!!!" ability?
leather_book_wizard
03-04-07, 01:11 PM :D :D :D
That is a hilarious one. How come he doesn't get some sort of "I'll called the police you trespassing rascals!!!" ability?

Because that doesn't translate very well into D&D.
Leress
03-04-07, 04:39 PM Because that doesn't translate very well into D&D.

Isn't that just an intimidation check. :P
TheAnthroDM
03-04-07, 05:10 PM "I see someone took levels in the mean old cranky pants prestigous class"

OOTS Anyone?
leather_book_wizard
03-04-07, 05:12 PM Yes, I have already stated that is where this idea came from.
highbulp
03-04-07, 05:25 PM Biting Sarcasm(Su): The cranky pants' sarcastic rmearks can actually harm the target. Wice a day per 2 class levels, the mean old cranky pants can make a Bluff check (DC 10+ 1/2 half target's level) against an opponent to deliver a biting sarcastic remark.

Assuming that's supposed to be "twice a day per 2 class levels," isn't that just a long way of saying "once per day per class level?" Did you mean "twice a day per class level" or "once a day per 2 class levels?" I would say give them it as much as they want--the character has to make a skill check to deal at most 6d6dmg--which is really not all that much, and it doesn't even effect all creatures.

You also might want to change the check DC, as having something based on the targets level (HD? ECL?) is not really good form. Maybe have them be able to use this once/day/class level, and have it do charlevel/3*d6 damage with a will save for half (DC the Oratory check).
leather_book_wizard
03-06-07, 05:04 PM Assuming that's supposed to be "twice a day per 2 class levels," isn't that just a long way of saying "once per day per class level?" Did you mean "twice a day per class level" or "once a day per 2 class levels?" I would say give them it as much as they want--the character has to make a skill check to deal at most 6d6dmg--which is really not all that much, and it doesn't even effect all creatures.

No, I meant twice a day per 2 class levels. Which is I suppose is a long way of saying once a day per class level.
Sudnji_cas
03-07-07, 05:33 PM Angry lecture would maybe need successful grapp;e check or target to be flatfooted.

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leather_book_wizard 03-03-07, 01:53 PM	Mean Old Cranky Pants Hit Die: d6 Requirements: Skills: Perform (oratory) 8 ranks, Spot 4 ranks, Listen 4 ranks, Knowledge(local) 5 ranks Feats: Weapon Focus (Quarterstaff) Special:Must be of the old or venerable age category. Must have been mean and/or cranky (DM's discretion) to at least ten people, one of which must have been a commoner and one of which must have been younger than 14. Must have worn a pair of pants. Class Skills: Bluff(Cha), Listen(Wis), Perform(oratory) (Cha), Knowledge(local) (Int), Intimidate(Cha), Spot(Wis), and Profesion (wis) Skill Points at Each Level: 2+Int modifier. Base Attack Fort Ref Will Level Bonus* Save* Save* Save* Special . 1st +0 +0 +2 +2 Cane Thwack +2, Intimidating Rant 2nd +1 +0 +3 +3 Stop thowing things at my house! 3rd +1 +1 +3 +3 Cane Thwack +3, Biting Sarcasm 4th +2 +1 +4 +4 Tough Old Bird 5th +2 +1 +4 +4 Cane Thwack +4 6th +3 +2 +5 +5 Angry Lecture 7th +3 +2 +5 +5 Cane Thwack +5, You hooligans go home! 8th +4 +2 +6 +6 Rage 9th +4 +3 +6 +6 Cane Thwack +6 10th +5 +3 +7 +7 Mean and Cranky People Never Die Cane Thwack(Ex): The cranky pants is known for wacking those who cross him with his walking stick. He gains a +2 competence bonus on all attack rolls made with a quarterstaff. The bonus increases by +1 every other level. Intimidating Rant(Ex): The mean old cranky pants' angry voice can shake even the toughest of foes. Once per day for every class level he possesses, he may add his ranks in Perform(oratory) to an Intimidate check. Stop throwing things at my house!(Ex): The mean old cranky pants is accustomed to having things thrown at him. He gains a +5 competence bonus to AC whenever he is attacked with thrown or ranged weapons. Biting Sarcasm(Su): The cranky pants' sarcastic rmearks can actually harm the target. Wice a day per 2 class levels, the mean old cranky pants can make a Bluff check (DC 10+ 1/2 half target's level) against an opponent to deliver a biting sarcastic remark. The target must make a will save (DC 10+Bluff modifier) or suffer 1d6 points of damage per every three character levels possessed by the cranky pants . Mindless creatures are unaffected. Tough Old Bird(Ex): The mean old cranky pants is tough both mentally and physically. He gains natural armor +3 and the benifits of the Iron Will feat. (This stacks with the feat, should he also have it.) Angry Lecture(Ex): 3 times per day, a mean old cranky pants may make a special lecture check. The target of the lecture must be at least one age category younger than the cranky pants. The cranky pants adds his class level and his ranks in Perform(oratory) to the lecture check, The lecture has different affactes, depending on the success of the check. Roll\|Effect\| 1-9\| Nothing 10-14\| Target is shaken for 1d4 rounds. 15-20\| Target is shaken and dazed for 1d8 rounds 21-25\| Target acts as though under the effects of a fear spell cast by a spellcaster of the cranky pants' level. 26+\|DM's Dicretion You hooligan's go home!(Ex): Once per day, a mean old cranky pants may make a DC 25 Perform(oratory) check in order to start a rant causing the targets to go home. This affects 3 targets per level. The targets must fail a Dc 14+ Cha modifier Will save to be driven home. Outsiders are banished to their native planes. Rage(Ex): Once per day a mean old cranky pants may rage as a barbarian of one fourth his level. Mean and Cranky people never die.(Ex): As long as the cranky pants remains truly mean, old, and cranky (DM's discretion), he is incapable of dieing of old age. He can still die of any other cause.
Domriso 03-03-07, 02:08 PM	Quite honestly that Prestige Class is one of the more amusing that i have seen. And it actually has useful abilities that could help in battle. And good roleplaying functions. Just one question: In the "You Hooligans go home" effect, does it only affect outsiders, or any creature with the (extraplanar) subtype? And what is the DC equal to?
lumber_of_the_beast 03-03-07, 03:04 PM	Where's "Get off my lawn!"?
leather_book_wizard 03-03-07, 03:27 PM	Quite honestly that Prestige Class is one of the more amusing that i have seen. And it actually has useful abilities that could help in battle. And good roleplaying functions. Just one question: In the "You Hooligans go home" effect, does it only affect outsiders, or any creature with the (extraplanar) subtype? And what is the DC equal to? It actually affects any creature that is not at home. I just wanted to mention that outsiders where banished back to their planes. And what DC are you talking about?
Leress 03-03-07, 03:33 PM	This reminds me of that PrC from "Bride of the Portal Hole" supplement called Grizzled old man.
leather_book_wizard 03-03-07, 03:35 PM	Sounds like a cool PrC. I got the idea for this one here from Order of the Stick. The bard accuses the paladin of having levels in the mean old cranky pants prestige class.:D
lumber_of_the_beast 03-03-07, 03:47 PM	What I find amusing is that said paladin wouldn't actually be able to take levels in this PrC, as she isn't old enough. And you never answered my question. ;_;
leather_book_wizard 03-03-07, 03:52 PM	Where's "Get off my lawn!"? "You hooligans go home!" was originally called "Get off my lawn!" but I changed it.
Rakmakallan 03-03-07, 07:45 PM	:D :D :D That is a hilarious one. How come he doesn't get some sort of "I'll called the police you trespassing rascals!!!" ability?
leather_book_wizard 03-04-07, 01:11 PM	:D :D :D That is a hilarious one. How come he doesn't get some sort of "I'll called the police you trespassing rascals!!!" ability? Because that doesn't translate very well into D&D.
Leress 03-04-07, 04:39 PM	Because that doesn't translate very well into D&D. Isn't that just an intimidation check. :P
TheAnthroDM 03-04-07, 05:10 PM	"I see someone took levels in the mean old cranky pants prestigous class" OOTS Anyone?
leather_book_wizard 03-04-07, 05:12 PM	Yes, I have already stated that is where this idea came from.
highbulp 03-04-07, 05:25 PM	Biting Sarcasm(Su): The cranky pants' sarcastic rmearks can actually harm the target. Wice a day per 2 class levels, the mean old cranky pants can make a Bluff check (DC 10+ 1/2 half target's level) against an opponent to deliver a biting sarcastic remark. Assuming that's supposed to be "twice a day per 2 class levels," isn't that just a long way of saying "once per day per class level?" Did you mean "twice a day per class level" or "once a day per 2 class levels?" I would say give them it as much as they want--the character has to make a skill check to deal at most 6d6dmg--which is really not all that much, and it doesn't even effect all creatures. You also might want to change the check DC, as having something based on the targets level (HD? ECL?) is not really good form. Maybe have them be able to use this once/day/class level, and have it do charlevel/3*d6 damage with a will save for half (DC the Oratory check).
leather_book_wizard 03-06-07, 05:04 PM	Assuming that's supposed to be "twice a day per 2 class levels," isn't that just a long way of saying "once per day per class level?" Did you mean "twice a day per class level" or "once a day per 2 class levels?" I would say give them it as much as they want--the character has to make a skill check to deal at most 6d6dmg--which is really not all that much, and it doesn't even effect all creatures. No, I meant twice a day per 2 class levels. Which is I suppose is a long way of saying once a day per class level.
Sudnji_cas 03-07-07, 05:33 PM	Angry lecture would maybe need successful grapp;e check or target to be flatfooted.