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Themes for Dragonlance

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#1
Dragonhelm
Aug 23, 2011 12:43:35 So I'm curious to know what themes you would like to see for Dragonlance.
#2
unimportanthero
Aug 24, 2011 4:09:17 Fun question, as I was just writing up several this afternoon for my conversion.

Ansalon
Wizard of High Sorcery
Knight of Solamnia
Knight of Neraka
Handler (Kender Racial Theme)
Knight of Balif (coughcoughcough)
Collegiate Bard of Ergoth

Taladas
Glass Pirate
#3
mysticpizza
Sep 17, 2011 5:16:48
Legion of steel, wizard of the black robes, wizard of the redrobes, wizard of the white robes, Draconians bazz, draconians sivak, draconians kapak, draconians bozak, draconians aurak, knight of the crown, knight of the kingfisher, knight of the rose, knight of the sword, knight of the lily, knight of the skull, knight of the thorn. (wilder)mage, priest of Paladine, Takhisis, Branchala, Habbakuk, Kiri-Jolith, Majere, Mishakal,
Solinari, Chislev, Gilean, Lunitari, Reorx, Shinare, Sirrion, Zivilyn, Chemosh, Hiddukel, Morgion, Nuitari, Sargonnas,Zeboim, the One God. Darkelf, clanless, Hero of the lance, mad gnome, tinkergnome, gullydwarf, dark dawrf, hill dwarf, mountain dwarf, wild elf, silvanesti, qualvanesti, sea elf, kender, affliced kender, irda, ogre fallen, ogre titan, ogre mage, bloodsea minotuars, thornbarin minotuars, noble, commoner (job), Dragonrider, student of sorcerery, wildmagic, mysticism, moonmagic (arcane), divine,druidic, warlock, abanasinian,ergothian,kharolian, nerakan, solomic,plainfolk, icefolk,nomad of khur, sea nomad,taman busuk nomad,ithin'carthian,klar clan,thiewar clan, hylar clan,daewar clan, gobinkind, centuar, wendle centuar,kyrie,phaethon,thanoi,ursoi, citizen (city) Tell me what you think just some random thought's and I not to familiar w/the other continent. Player of gilean, cortbard, juggler, musician, dancer, actor, etc gladiator, ishtarian, dragon highlord, steamship captian etc.
#4
Dragonhelm
Sep 17, 2011 11:38:04

Legion of steel, wizard of the black robes, wizard of the redrobes, wizard of the white robes, Draconians bazz, draconians sivak, draconians kapak, draconians bozak, draconians aurak, knight of the crown, knight of the kingfisher, knight of the rose, knight of the sword, knight of the lily, knight of the skull, knight of the thorn. (wilder)mage, priest of Paladine, Takhisis, Branchala, Habbakuk, Kiri-Jolith, Majere, Mishakal,
Solinari, Chislev, Gilean, Lunitari, Reorx, Shinare, Sirrion, Zivilyn, Chemosh, Hiddukel, Morgion, Nuitari, Sargonnas,Zeboim, the One God. Darkelf, clanless, Hero of the lance, mad gnome, tinkergnome, gullydwarf, dark dawrf, hill dwarf, mountain dwarf, wild elf, silvanesti, qualvanesti, sea elf, kender, affliced kender, irda, ogre fallen, ogre titan, ogre mage, bloodsea minotuars, thornbarin minotuars, noble, commoner (job), Dragonrider, student of sorcerery, wildmagic, mysticism, moonmagic (arcane), divine,druidic, warlock, abanasinian,ergothian,kharolian, nerakan, solomic,plainfolk, icefolk,nomad of khur, sea nomad,taman busuk nomad,ithin'carthian,klar clan,thiewar clan, hylar clan,daewar clan, gobinkind, centuar, wendle centuar,kyrie,phaethon,thanoi,ursoi, citizen (city) Tell me what you think just some random thought's and I not to familiar w/the other continent. Player of gilean, cortbard, juggler, musician, dancer, actor, etc gladiator, ishtarian, dragon highlord, steamship captian etc.

Wow! I think you covered every possible Dragonlance archetype in the book!

I think, out of your list, some would be subraces, some paragon paths, and some themes.

Now, in my case, I would be looking at the Margaret Weis Productions materials as inspiration.

For the Legion of Steel, I think I'd have a Steel Legionnaire theme with the following paragon paths requiring Steel Legionnaire: Legion Warrior, Legion Mystic, Legion Sorcerer, Legion Scout. Although truthfully, I'm tempted to do Steel Legionnaire and call it a day.

For the Wizards of High Sorcery, I would have a WoHS theme, with paragon paths to exemplify things such as griffon wizards, winternorns, robe-specific specialties, Kingfisher, and so on.

For the Knights of Solamnia, I'm debating on whether to go with a KoS theme and then paragon paths per order, or a theme per order starting early on. There is the progression from Crown to Sword to Rose, but that can be roleplayed.

I'll be glad when I'm done with school so I can tinker (heh!) with this stuff some more. Really, I've been excited by the development of themes, particularly in Neverwinter. I think that should be our template.
#5
mysticpizza
Sep 19, 2011 18:26:03 Yah! I was late! I just wrote down a bunch of idea's. Subraces, themes, backgrounds are really just ways to customize your character more. I like how they presented subraces in NWCS. It gives you the "flavour"..without messing with the "crunch"the math/and mechanics character creation. In the past they just would have made 2 seperate races for ea with varying success. Some races are better designed an if you pick a MM race no race feat support. Or they'd paint the goliath into the half Giant. Since 4e is nothing wargame w/fantasy roleplay. I for optimization. 2 weeks ago, created a NW party. It went like this. 1)shield dwarf knight, 2)wildelf scout, 3)vyrloka thief,4) drow hunter,5) genasi warlord. I wanted to incorporate NWCS themes so it went 1)heir of delzoun, 2)spellscared harbringer,3) harper agent, 4)Bre D'aerthe spy, 5) nothing. I picked .h.o.d for Dwarf. Cool though there all history, knowledge,dungeering checs. For my STR?CON knight..who would get better intimadate or Diplomacy CHA. And h.o.d. can compete w guardian. Next s.s.h./h.a just had cool little sided affects so i latter changed it to outlaw. daze. And B.D.S. levatate cool! Like in the books. leavtate 1/en with limit's. Out of combat fine but durning the only avantage is higher ground. But my ch. is a sniper build. He would probally get more use out of hiding and cover. And I'd probally make myself a target!! So I just when with the functional, guardian, outlaw, knight hospiler.

Themes are still pretty new idea and they vary. In the past you wanted a theme you rolplayed it , told your dm, or manipulated outside forces to do it. To me these "theme's are just another power!"
#6
mysticpizza
Sep 19, 2011 18:42:02 Yah i got most of them form DL 3.5 cs/and d20 races of asalon. pdf.Thank God!!! Since wargaming/and fantasy rollplaying in d&d 4e are twosides of the same coin. You could pick a theme w/ no tactical advantage.Then there second choices and a flop for designers. If I wanta talk to Jarlaxle head of the drow mercenary group. I can rollplay that hell i allready got a drow.

So those are just some experiance w/ themes.
#7
mysticpizza
Sep 19, 2011 18:50:07 Dragonhelm, i like your ideas! I familiar w/ paragon paths, and epic destiny's. Theoretically. I actually haven't played that far yet!!! I do like character/party creation. I don't have a regular group just a encounters, and the rest was by myself. I ran all 5 ch's an dmed. Time consuming!!!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 Dragonhelm Aug 23, 2011 12:43:35	So I'm curious to know what themes you would like to see for Dragonlance.
#2 unimportanthero Aug 24, 2011 4:09:17	Fun question, as I was just writing up several this afternoon for my conversion. Ansalon Wizard of High Sorcery Knight of Solamnia Knight of Neraka Handler (Kender Racial Theme) Knight of Balif (coughcoughcough) Collegiate Bard of Ergoth Taladas Glass Pirate
#3 mysticpizza Sep 17, 2011 5:16:48	Legion of steel, wizard of the black robes, wizard of the redrobes, wizard of the white robes, Draconians bazz, draconians sivak, draconians kapak, draconians bozak, draconians aurak, knight of the crown, knight of the kingfisher, knight of the rose, knight of the sword, knight of the lily, knight of the skull, knight of the thorn. (wilder)mage, priest of Paladine, Takhisis, Branchala, Habbakuk, Kiri-Jolith, Majere, Mishakal, Solinari, Chislev, Gilean, Lunitari, Reorx, Shinare, Sirrion, Zivilyn, Chemosh, Hiddukel, Morgion, Nuitari, Sargonnas,Zeboim, the One God. Darkelf, clanless, Hero of the lance, mad gnome, tinkergnome, gullydwarf, dark dawrf, hill dwarf, mountain dwarf, wild elf, silvanesti, qualvanesti, sea elf, kender, affliced kender, irda, ogre fallen, ogre titan, ogre mage, bloodsea minotuars, thornbarin minotuars, noble, commoner (job), Dragonrider, student of sorcerery, wildmagic, mysticism, moonmagic (arcane), divine,druidic, warlock, abanasinian,ergothian,kharolian, nerakan, solomic,plainfolk, icefolk,nomad of khur, sea nomad,taman busuk nomad,ithin'carthian,klar clan,thiewar clan, hylar clan,daewar clan, gobinkind, centuar, wendle centuar,kyrie,phaethon,thanoi,ursoi, citizen (city) Tell me what you think just some random thought's and I not to familiar w/the other continent. Player of gilean, cortbard, juggler, musician, dancer, actor, etc gladiator, ishtarian, dragon highlord, steamship captian etc.
#4 Dragonhelm Sep 17, 2011 11:38:04	Legion of steel, wizard of the black robes, wizard of the redrobes, wizard of the white robes, Draconians bazz, draconians sivak, draconians kapak, draconians bozak, draconians aurak, knight of the crown, knight of the kingfisher, knight of the rose, knight of the sword, knight of the lily, knight of the skull, knight of the thorn. (wilder)mage, priest of Paladine, Takhisis, Branchala, Habbakuk, Kiri-Jolith, Majere, Mishakal, Solinari, Chislev, Gilean, Lunitari, Reorx, Shinare, Sirrion, Zivilyn, Chemosh, Hiddukel, Morgion, Nuitari, Sargonnas,Zeboim, the One God. Darkelf, clanless, Hero of the lance, mad gnome, tinkergnome, gullydwarf, dark dawrf, hill dwarf, mountain dwarf, wild elf, silvanesti, qualvanesti, sea elf, kender, affliced kender, irda, ogre fallen, ogre titan, ogre mage, bloodsea minotuars, thornbarin minotuars, noble, commoner (job), Dragonrider, student of sorcerery, wildmagic, mysticism, moonmagic (arcane), divine,druidic, warlock, abanasinian,ergothian,kharolian, nerakan, solomic,plainfolk, icefolk,nomad of khur, sea nomad,taman busuk nomad,ithin'carthian,klar clan,thiewar clan, hylar clan,daewar clan, gobinkind, centuar, wendle centuar,kyrie,phaethon,thanoi,ursoi, citizen (city) Tell me what you think just some random thought's and I not to familiar w/the other continent. Player of gilean, cortbard, juggler, musician, dancer, actor, etc gladiator, ishtarian, dragon highlord, steamship captian etc. Wow! I think you covered every possible Dragonlance archetype in the book! I think, out of your list, some would be subraces, some paragon paths, and some themes. Now, in my case, I would be looking at the Margaret Weis Productions materials as inspiration. For the Legion of Steel, I think I'd have a Steel Legionnaire theme with the following paragon paths requiring Steel Legionnaire: Legion Warrior, Legion Mystic, Legion Sorcerer, Legion Scout. Although truthfully, I'm tempted to do Steel Legionnaire and call it a day. For the Wizards of High Sorcery, I would have a WoHS theme, with paragon paths to exemplify things such as griffon wizards, winternorns, robe-specific specialties, Kingfisher, and so on. For the Knights of Solamnia, I'm debating on whether to go with a KoS theme and then paragon paths per order, or a theme per order starting early on. There is the progression from Crown to Sword to Rose, but that can be roleplayed. I'll be glad when I'm done with school so I can tinker (heh!) with this stuff some more. Really, I've been excited by the development of themes, particularly in Neverwinter. I think that should be our template.
#5 mysticpizza Sep 19, 2011 18:26:03	Yah! I was late! I just wrote down a bunch of idea's. Subraces, themes, backgrounds are really just ways to customize your character more. I like how they presented subraces in NWCS. It gives you the "flavour"..without messing with the "crunch"the math/and mechanics character creation. In the past they just would have made 2 seperate races for ea with varying success. Some races are better designed an if you pick a MM race no race feat support. Or they'd paint the goliath into the half Giant. Since 4e is nothing wargame w/fantasy roleplay. I for optimization. 2 weeks ago, created a NW party. It went like this. 1)shield dwarf knight, 2)wildelf scout, 3)vyrloka thief,4) drow hunter,5) genasi warlord. I wanted to incorporate NWCS themes so it went 1)heir of delzoun, 2)spellscared harbringer,3) harper agent, 4)Bre D'aerthe spy, 5) nothing. I picked .h.o.d for Dwarf. Cool though there all history, knowledge,dungeering checs. For my STR?CON knight..who would get better intimadate or Diplomacy CHA. And h.o.d. can compete w guardian. Next s.s.h./h.a just had cool little sided affects so i latter changed it to outlaw. daze. And B.D.S. levatate cool! Like in the books. leavtate 1/en with limit's. Out of combat fine but durning the only avantage is higher ground. But my ch. is a sniper build. He would probally get more use out of hiding and cover. And I'd probally make myself a target!! So I just when with the functional, guardian, outlaw, knight hospiler. Themes are still pretty new idea and they vary. In the past you wanted a theme you rolplayed it , told your dm, or manipulated outside forces to do it. To me these "theme's are just another power!"
#6 mysticpizza Sep 19, 2011 18:42:02	Yah i got most of them form DL 3.5 cs/and d20 races of asalon. pdf.Thank God!!! Since wargaming/and fantasy rollplaying in d&d 4e are twosides of the same coin. You could pick a theme w/ no tactical advantage.Then there second choices and a flop for designers. If I wanta talk to Jarlaxle head of the drow mercenary group. I can rollplay that hell i allready got a drow. So those are just some experiance w/ themes.
#7 mysticpizza Sep 19, 2011 18:50:07	Dragonhelm, i like your ideas! I familiar w/ paragon paths, and epic destiny's. Theoretically. I actually haven't played that far yet!!! I do like character/party creation. I don't have a regular group just a encounters, and the rest was by myself. I ran all 5 ch's an dmed. Time consuming!!!