Dumb human tricks [Archive] - Wizards Community

Dumb human tricks [Archive] - Wizards Community

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bigsnarf
07-10-07, 12:38 PM If a human fighter with an intelligence of 6 starts with 4 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff? If Joe the fighter is such a dumb a** why is he a fighter and not a warrior?
Yaeri
07-10-07, 12:44 PM It probably took a lot longer for him to study his books on swordwielding. :rolleyes: ...?
You don't have to make your Joe character a fighter if you don't want to. I'm not sure where you're going with this. Can you be more specific as to what you want from this thread?
TiwazTyrsfist
07-10-07, 12:49 PM Maybe he has a really high charisma and puts all his skill points bluff.

Sure, he's dumb, but it only lends credence to his absurd claims. After all, if Joe says they're actually working for the duke and not robbing him, who's going to doubt him? He's to dumb to come up with such a good lie.
bigsnarf
07-10-07, 12:51 PM No, i should have put this on the "Im a idiot and should never play d&d" thread. Some folks need it spelled out for them for it to make sense, oops.
weasel0
07-10-07, 12:56 PM wouldn't that be 5 skill points? 1 (minimum) + 4 Human bonus
The White Sorcerer
07-10-07, 01:03 PM If a human fighter with an intelligence of 6 starts with 8 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff? If Joe the fighter is such a dumb a** why is he a fighter and not a warrior?

If a human fighter with an Intelligence of 12 starts with 16 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff?
jaelis
07-10-07, 01:13 PM No, i should have put this on the "Im a idiot and should never play d&d" thread. Some folks need it spelled out for them for it to make sense, oops.

You need to spell out for us that you're an idiot and should never play dnd? That's really not true. If you're enjoying the game, you should play... you don't have to be very smart :)

Anyway, I believe a human fighter with 6 intelligence would have 8 skill points at first level. A low Int can't reduce your base skill points below one per level (and four at 1st level), and since he's a human he gets one more (four more at 1st level). You can generally apply modifiers in the order most favorable for the character.
Burgundy Lotus
07-10-07, 01:56 PM I believe a human fighter with 6 intelligence would have 8 skill points at first level. A low Int can't reduce your base skill points below one per level (and four at 1st level), and since he's a human he gets one more (four more at 1st level). You can generally apply modifiers in the order most favorable for the character.

I agree with this. Though in what way is this a Future Release? Is there going to be a Dumb Fighters Handbook? a Complete Idiot supplement?
ItaraKoturo
07-10-07, 02:12 PM I am confused by this thread.
Jhaelen
07-10-07, 04:24 PM I am confused by this thread.I am not :)

I'm just wondering when it will be shut down...

However, since I am not offended by people telling everyone, they consider themselves to be idiots, I don't feel inclined to report it :)
Yaeri
07-10-07, 04:34 PM I am not :)

Could you enlighten me? As ever since a certain post I've been wondering if I'm missing something blatantly obvious. :weep:
Meep326
07-10-07, 05:13 PM If a human fighter with an Intelligence of 12 starts with 16 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff?
If a Human Wizard with an Intelligence of 18 starts with 28 skill points what is she good for besides blowing stuff up?
Eragon_seer
07-10-07, 05:23 PM Touche

the fact is that the fighter isnt good at anything beside hitting stuff with his sword, I mean thats what his class is designed to do, not fill the skill monkey roll. If you want a fighter with lots of skill points make one, or change the existing fighter so it has 4 per level its not that ground breacking. and of course there is always the option of playing a Gasp:eek: warblade
Manyfist
07-10-07, 05:26 PM Shouldn't this be in D&D General?
Thakowsaizmu
07-10-07, 05:45 PM My fighter is so stupid, he doesn't even know what skill points are, let alone how to use them.
emperor norton
07-10-07, 07:33 PM If a human fighter with an intelligence of 6 starts with 4 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff? If Joe the fighter is such a dumb a** why is he a fighter and not a warrior?

Take pride in hitting stuff.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
Tavatanuse
07-10-07, 08:11 PM I see possibility for a line of jokes here, cousin to Yo Momma is So Fat.

Your fighter is so stupid, he got flanked by grassy knolls.
Your fighter is so stupid, his shield says “This Side Up”
Your fighter is so stupid, he carries extra shoes for his feats.
Your fighter is so stupid, he took toughness six times.
Your fighter is so stupid, he packs a dictionary so he can “counter spell”.
Your fighter is so stupid, he saves money on Iron Rations by using real iron.
TiwazTyrsfist
07-11-07, 02:32 AM No, i should have put this on the "Im a idiot and should never play d&d" thread. Some folks need it spelled out for them for it to make sense, oops.

I was trying to be helpful.

But if you don't want helpful, fine.

He can also serve as a 'Meat Shield', protecting the other characters.
You could douse him in lamp oil, set him on fire, and use him to frighten away creatures that are afraid of fire.
As above, only you could roast marshmallows over him.
And he could be used if you run out of torches.
Stupid Fighter == Emergency Rations.
Does he have high strength? Make him carry things.

Just my :twocents:
Damuna
07-11-07, 02:43 AM If a Human Wizard with an Intelligence of 18 starts with 28 skill points what is she good for besides blowing stuff up?

If a half-elf bard with 14 intelligence starts with 32 skill points, what good is he besides prancing like a fool? And talking the pants off a barmaid? And filching goods? And making himself look like a human fighter with 6 intelligence?

:D

Your fighter is so stupid, his shield says “This Side Up”

I once played with a fighter which had that. :)
Lawlicron
07-11-07, 03:02 AM Maybe he has a really high charisma and puts all his skill points bluff.

Sure, he's dumb, but it only lends credence to his absurd claims. After all, if Joe says they're actually working for the duke and not robbing him, who's going to doubt him? He's to dumb to come up with such a good lie.

Bluff is cross-class for fighters. Good luck actually pulling any of that off.
The Club
07-11-07, 03:02 PM If a Human Wizard with an Intelligence of 18 starts with 28 skill points what is she good for besides blowing stuff up?

Well, he's good for tactical battlefield control, some buffing, mind control, getting the party out of trouble, creating undead...
Visigo7h
07-11-07, 03:48 PM Your fighter is so stupid, he took toughness six times.

I know a player whose fighter did that, wasn’t much good at anything other then being a meat shield, but he was a good meat shield with his 18 extra HP.

And as for what good is he, it goes to role-playing fun, he could be convinced he is a wizard (works best if he is half orc) and take Exotic Weapon proficiency spellbook, and hit people with it well yelling "MAGIC HURTS!!"
WizO_Sith
07-13-07, 07:04 AM I think this thread has pretty much run whatever course there was to run with it.

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Post/Author/DateTime	Post
bigsnarf 07-10-07, 12:38 PM	If a human fighter with an intelligence of 6 starts with 4 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff? If Joe the fighter is such a dumb a** why is he a fighter and not a warrior?
Yaeri 07-10-07, 12:44 PM	It probably took a lot longer for him to study his books on swordwielding. :rolleyes: ...? You don't have to make your Joe character a fighter if you don't want to. I'm not sure where you're going with this. Can you be more specific as to what you want from this thread?
TiwazTyrsfist 07-10-07, 12:49 PM	Maybe he has a really high charisma and puts all his skill points bluff. Sure, he's dumb, but it only lends credence to his absurd claims. After all, if Joe says they're actually working for the duke and not robbing him, who's going to doubt him? He's to dumb to come up with such a good lie.
bigsnarf 07-10-07, 12:51 PM	No, i should have put this on the "Im a idiot and should never play d&d" thread. Some folks need it spelled out for them for it to make sense, oops.
weasel0 07-10-07, 12:56 PM	wouldn't that be 5 skill points? 1 (minimum) + 4 Human bonus
The White Sorcerer 07-10-07, 01:03 PM	If a human fighter with an intelligence of 6 starts with 8 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff? If Joe the fighter is such a dumb a** why is he a fighter and not a warrior? If a human fighter with an Intelligence of 12 starts with 16 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff?
jaelis 07-10-07, 01:13 PM	No, i should have put this on the "Im a idiot and should never play d&d" thread. Some folks need it spelled out for them for it to make sense, oops. You need to spell out for us that you're an idiot and should never play dnd? That's really not true. If you're enjoying the game, you should play... you don't have to be very smart :) Anyway, I believe a human fighter with 6 intelligence would have 8 skill points at first level. A low Int can't reduce your base skill points below one per level (and four at 1st level), and since he's a human he gets one more (four more at 1st level). You can generally apply modifiers in the order most favorable for the character.
Burgundy Lotus 07-10-07, 01:56 PM	I believe a human fighter with 6 intelligence would have 8 skill points at first level. A low Int can't reduce your base skill points below one per level (and four at 1st level), and since he's a human he gets one more (four more at 1st level). You can generally apply modifiers in the order most favorable for the character. I agree with this. Though in what way is this a Future Release? Is there going to be a Dumb Fighters Handbook? a Complete Idiot supplement?
ItaraKoturo 07-10-07, 02:12 PM	I am confused by this thread.
Jhaelen 07-10-07, 04:24 PM	I am confused by this thread.I am not :) I'm just wondering when it will be shut down... However, since I am not offended by people telling everyone, they consider themselves to be idiots, I don't feel inclined to report it :)
Yaeri 07-10-07, 04:34 PM	I am not :) Could you enlighten me? As ever since a certain post I've been wondering if I'm missing something blatantly obvious. :weep:
Meep326 07-10-07, 05:13 PM	If a human fighter with an Intelligence of 12 starts with 16 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff? If a Human Wizard with an Intelligence of 18 starts with 28 skill points what is she good for besides blowing stuff up?
Eragon_seer 07-10-07, 05:23 PM	Touche the fact is that the fighter isnt good at anything beside hitting stuff with his sword, I mean thats what his class is designed to do, not fill the skill monkey roll. If you want a fighter with lots of skill points make one, or change the existing fighter so it has 4 per level its not that ground breacking. and of course there is always the option of playing a Gasp:eek: warblade
Manyfist 07-10-07, 05:26 PM	Shouldn't this be in D&D General?
Thakowsaizmu 07-10-07, 05:45 PM	My fighter is so stupid, he doesn't even know what skill points are, let alone how to use them.
emperor norton 07-10-07, 07:33 PM	If a human fighter with an intelligence of 6 starts with 4 skill points, what worth is he or she besides hitting stuff? If Joe the fighter is such a dumb a** why is he a fighter and not a warrior? Take pride in hitting stuff. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
Tavatanuse 07-10-07, 08:11 PM	I see possibility for a line of jokes here, cousin to Yo Momma is So Fat. Your fighter is so stupid, he got flanked by grassy knolls. Your fighter is so stupid, his shield says “This Side Up” Your fighter is so stupid, he carries extra shoes for his feats. Your fighter is so stupid, he took toughness six times. Your fighter is so stupid, he packs a dictionary so he can “counter spell”. Your fighter is so stupid, he saves money on Iron Rations by using real iron.
TiwazTyrsfist 07-11-07, 02:32 AM	No, i should have put this on the "Im a idiot and should never play d&d" thread. Some folks need it spelled out for them for it to make sense, oops. I was trying to be helpful. But if you don't want helpful, fine. He can also serve as a 'Meat Shield', protecting the other characters. You could douse him in lamp oil, set him on fire, and use him to frighten away creatures that are afraid of fire. As above, only you could roast marshmallows over him. And he could be used if you run out of torches. Stupid Fighter == Emergency Rations. Does he have high strength? Make him carry things. Just my :twocents:
Damuna 07-11-07, 02:43 AM	If a Human Wizard with an Intelligence of 18 starts with 28 skill points what is she good for besides blowing stuff up? If a half-elf bard with 14 intelligence starts with 32 skill points, what good is he besides prancing like a fool? And talking the pants off a barmaid? And filching goods? And making himself look like a human fighter with 6 intelligence? :D Your fighter is so stupid, his shield says “This Side Up” I once played with a fighter which had that. :)
Lawlicron 07-11-07, 03:02 AM	Maybe he has a really high charisma and puts all his skill points bluff. Sure, he's dumb, but it only lends credence to his absurd claims. After all, if Joe says they're actually working for the duke and not robbing him, who's going to doubt him? He's to dumb to come up with such a good lie. Bluff is cross-class for fighters. Good luck actually pulling any of that off.
The Club 07-11-07, 03:02 PM	If a Human Wizard with an Intelligence of 18 starts with 28 skill points what is she good for besides blowing stuff up? Well, he's good for tactical battlefield control, some buffing, mind control, getting the party out of trouble, creating undead...
Visigo7h 07-11-07, 03:48 PM	Your fighter is so stupid, he took toughness six times. I know a player whose fighter did that, wasn’t much good at anything other then being a meat shield, but he was a good meat shield with his 18 extra HP. And as for what good is he, it goes to role-playing fun, he could be convinced he is a wizard (works best if he is half orc) and take Exotic Weapon proficiency spellbook, and hit people with it well yelling "MAGIC HURTS!!"
WizO_Sith 07-13-07, 07:04 AM	I think this thread has pretty much run whatever course there was to run with it. Click