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#1 Bigfluffylemon Mar 17, 2009 6:51:32	So, the PHBII becomes legal in LFR today I believe. I've only seen the class previews so far (my book's in the post), so I'm not 100%, but I think I'm either going to pick a Barbarian or an Avenger for my first PHBII build. I like the flavour of both, and a reckless, two hander-wielding maniac will make a nice change from my other characters. Initially I thought I might go for a Druid, to round out my list (primal controller to go with martial defender, divine leader and arcane striker), but the powers in the preview article left me cold. Who's going to be your first PHBII character?
#2 pint_glass_crusader Mar 17, 2009 7:02:32	I'll probably flesh out the two builds I've been rhuminating upon all morning... A Goliath Warden and a Tiefling Swordmage/Bard (for some snazzy Songblade implement action). Having just made 3 custom Tiefling models this morning and undercoated a custom Goliath, I don't know which one to pick... I'll probably decide after I paint them... :D
#3 Magicstar1 Mar 17, 2009 7:08:53	Weighing towards the Gnome Bard atm. Totally focussed on skills and providing bonuses to others. Although I love the Avenger and the Invoker as well. Playing an Avenger in another game
#4 WolfStar76 Mar 17, 2009 7:34:38	I've started sketching out a Deva Invoker (mechanically, still need to pick a Deity and work on the backstory) I'm thinking of picking up a sorceror as well. . . except for the fact that my main is already an Arcane Striker (Feylock). But. . . wild magic! Soooo tempting.
#5 undone Mar 17, 2009 7:58:19	Half elf Avenger Or deva avenger. Deva avenger seems more thematical but its damage is lower than that of a two handed fighter (Not TW!) The only time it would shine is against undead which would be nice but it seems cooler to build the avenger similar to assasains in assasians creed. My secondary choice would be barbarian because smash things is never boring.
#6 Dragon9 Mar 17, 2009 8:06:12	I'm already playing a Minotaur Barbarian. I'm planning on building a Shaman as the other character from PHB2, but fully expect to build one of each at some point. (whether I get to play them all is another story :D)
#7 _metz_ Mar 17, 2009 8:10:54	Shifter Battle Clerics look good. Almost too good...
#8 kenobi65 Mar 17, 2009 8:58:29	Bard, for sure. I played the gnome bard in a slot zero of the Game Day module, and she totally rocked. No idea yet as to race; I won't be getting my PHB2 until Saturday.
#9 amysrevenge Mar 17, 2009 9:18:03	My Barbarian is already level 8, but I'm very excited about the rebuild (and the extra point of AC) in my future. I've also already built a Sorcerer and a Warden for replay and new 1-4 mods. Since I only play Warforged PCs (although I'm tempted by half-orcs I'll stay true to my calling), these are a couple of really good classes for me. I also have a level 2 Bard that I like a fair bit, and who will already benefit from the rebuild options. The other classes don't really do it for me at this time, at least not enough to build and play at the expense of playing some other PC.
#10 dkay807 Mar 17, 2009 9:18:58	Most likely dwarf invoker/druid, leaning towards druid... PHB2 is *very* dwarf-friendly... it's about time!
#11 mwao_dup Mar 17, 2009 9:24:10	I've already got a Tiefling Bard 6. I've actually started up a Half-Elf Rogue for kicks(Twin Strike as an at-will at 11th) I like what I've seen from Shaman, but I don't really have a primary striker, so that might mean I play a Sorcerer if I like some of their other abilities.
#12 dkay807 Mar 17, 2009 9:28:43	I've already got a Tiefling Bard 6. Is he a Tiefling or a "cursed human?"
#13 22_Over_7 Mar 17, 2009 11:26:59	Already have a Barbarian and Bard, but I'll appreciate the retraining options.
#14 mwao_dup Mar 17, 2009 13:58:29	Is he a Tiefling or a "cursed human?" "Cursed Human" He even shares the same last name as one of the human overlords of Thay...
#15 _Mithreinmaethor_ Mar 17, 2009 14:13:37	Thinking of a Half-orc Ruthless Ruffian Bravo or perhaps a Razorclaw Shifter Predator Druid.
#16 mikron Mar 17, 2009 16:34:17	Dwarven invoker sounds good. But since I already have three dwarves (fighter, ranger, warlord) in LFR, I might opt for a goliath who is aligned with the dwarves. :D Probably a barbarian or warden. I haven't had a closer look at the second.
#17 ferol_debtor_of_torm Mar 17, 2009 19:10:37	I already have a level 7 minotaur barbarian who will very much enjoy his rebuild. I will be starting a half-orc fighter-archer and a dwarven shaman. Of course all of my characters will be picking up weapon expertise (stupid band aid fixes for system flaws).
#18 matblack76 Mar 18, 2009 5:10:11	unaligned bladeling avenger of torm.
#19 banor Mar 18, 2009 11:36:14	I'm going for a Dwarf Protector Shaman. Probably reflavor my Spirit Companion as an Ancestor bound to protect my clan (which is a nice idea for an AC)
#20 ibixat Mar 19, 2009 7:39:03	Deva Avenger, I think the avenger's "lower" damage output is highly mitigated by the oath of enmity, they should rarely miss if done right, add Deva roll booster, and reroll cards etc and it gets even crazier. I'm thinking Amaunator as a deity.
#21 Joseph_Silver Mar 19, 2009 7:55:52	I'm playing Aron Times, a lawful good human sorcerer from Netheril.
#22 SYB Mar 19, 2009 8:21:35	I'm thinking Amaunator as a deity. Not Tempus. Have a -SYB
#23 mwao_dup Mar 19, 2009 9:07:48	Deva Avenger, I think the avenger's "lower" damage output is highly mitigated by the oath of enmity, they should rarely miss if done right, add Deva roll booster, and reroll cards etc and it gets even crazier. I'm thinking Amaunator as a deity. The issue with Avenger is not miss chance. The issue is what happens when you can't isolate your oath target or you realize someone else is more important.
#24 ibixat Mar 19, 2009 9:58:09	Not Tempus. Have a -SYB Heh, Righteous rage is tempting yeah, especially with a 9w attack and d12 weapons at 29, but yeah. And Refocus Enmity the level 2 utility is probably my choice in case I get the oops wrong guy going on. I suppose at times it will be hard to get the enmity effect to work right, but against solo's it will be fantastic, and there are times on my rogue that I just can't get CA either. I just think the avenger will be an interesting class to play, I really can't see any reason to not go leather armor or even hide for the class. Thinking Retribution. The double roll almost compensates for probably not being able to get the 19-20 crit feats due to stats, since you'd crit 9.75% of the time when you get to double roll. If you are able to get the 19-20 crit range though you jump to a 19% crit chance, and if for some crazy reason you multiclass and get in on daggermaster you can get 27.75 crit rate =) Though I think the class would be gimped using a D4 weapon, maybe the silly crit chance would compensate, but I doubt it, though most likely you'd be comparing a D12 weapon with 9.75 crit vs a D4 weapon with a 27.75 crit rate... Any numbermonkeys want to try to figure that one out?
#25 mwao_dup Mar 19, 2009 10:03:01	Though I think the class would be gimped using a D4 weapon, maybe the silly crit chance would compensate, but I doubt it, though most likely you'd be comparing a D12 weapon with 9.75 crit vs a D4 weapon with a 27.75 crit rate... Any numbermonkeys want to try to figure that one out? Possibly the highest DPR builds around are half-elven(twin strike as dilettante) avengers armed with daggers. Bloodiron property is sick when you crit every other round... And you don't even have to sacrifice Wisdom to do it - the original build started with an 18 in Str, I pointed out that most of the damage was from crits, so he lowered Str to 14 as a starting point. It only took 7 hp of damage off the build(out of 300+ per round...) I don't really think RRoT is that great of a feat for Avengers - their channel divinity options are really strong, especially the make your friend roll twice. You really can use that every combat and it roughly represents a +5 to hit for your friend's big encounter or daily power...
#26 ibixat Mar 19, 2009 10:08:48	Got a link to that discussion? I can never bear to have those characters for real play but it's nice to look at them for tips and suggestions on how to get some effective tactics.
#27 mwao_dup Mar 19, 2009 11:01:26	Just as a warning - if you do the build at present, you're doing one thing all the time all day long... Here
#28 SYB Mar 19, 2009 13:26:57	I have a bad feeling I am going to end up taking that cookie back. -SYB
#29 ibixat Mar 19, 2009 15:52:13	I have a bad feeling I am going to end up taking that cookie back. -SYB Not sure why =) I said it's tempting, I"ll probably be using a mace or hammer to utilize a crusader's weapon if I go with Selune. Or if I do choose amaunator a fullblade/sunblade then holy avenger at high level. I've got the character built I'm just not sure which god, I may or may not even take the channel divinity feat because the avengers is already pretty decent. I don't want to just be a random avenger of tempus like so many others will be, I'm even considering Sune. I could have a battle cry "In the name of Love!" before I splatter some bad guys head =)
#30 monad Mar 19, 2009 20:33:15	I've been playing a multiclass-centric "I can do everything" Half-Elven Bard for a while now. He's ridiculously fun to play, and the new options in PHBII are just going to make him even better. I'd been saving all my gold in anticipation of this book, and went a little crazy buying him new all sorts of new rituals, musical instruments and other shinies. "Student of the Seven" here I come! If I need to create a third character I've been thinking about either a Dwarven Druid or Shaman. From Elfharrow. :D
#31 surgebuster Mar 20, 2009 2:10:11	My staff wielding, Silvanus-worshipping Wild Elf Warden wanders the Realms hunting those who commit crimes against nature - repaying them tenfold the hurt they inflicted upon the forest and her creatures. No mercy, no excuses, no burial. Joe
#32 KarmaInferno Mar 20, 2009 9:40:20	No mercy, no excuses, no burial. Heehee. I had a druid in LC that would occasionally eat the bodies of enemies that she didn't want to see get raised. She was, er, 'special' in a few other ways as well. Living the first decade of her life being raised by wolves in the wild probably had something to do with it. I'm seriously considering taking the druid MC feat for my bard just cos it gives you Wild Shape. -karma
#33 rsouthard Mar 21, 2009 14:42:38	Meet Gregor, Half-Orc Bard from the lands of Chessenta. Gregor's Thunderous Baritone voice pushes his allies to greatness and strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. I intend for Gregor to multi-class into Paladin (of Oghma) and Barbarian. At 8th level he will power swap his lvl 6 utility for Wrath of the Gods. Combined with his Bastard Sword Songblade, he will be an offensive force like no Bard before him. Currently I have re-fluffed all his power to be lines from famous songs. He sings them a capella and with a different melody, more suiting of a Bard.
#34 KarmaInferno Mar 23, 2009 0:38:39	This weekend my orc bard established that performance screaming is the only proper orc vocal art. Sometimes you can scream to drums and other loud discordant instruments, but if anyone can actually make out what you are screaming, you're doing it wrong. Screaming an entire field of minions to death was satisfying. (shout of triumph) Taking a Spiked Shield as a songblade eventually, probably. Til then he uses a waraxe and wand (microphone) -karma
#35 gadren Mar 23, 2009 1:58:30	I'm really looking forward to trying out my half-orc ravenger: http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=1164778
#36 Dragon9 Mar 23, 2009 7:28:37	While I'm already playign a rogue that will MC into Avenger... I am thinking a Rogue MC with Sorcerer could be fun, especially with the Sorcerous Blade Channeling feat that allows you to deliver a sorcerer spell through a dagger as a melee attack.
#37 Darkwolf_Bloodsbane Mar 23, 2009 10:15:47	Lucretia Silverburg, Eladrin Pursuant Avenger of Tempus, Heavy War Pick Wielder. (Originally it was going to be a flail reflavored into an incense burner.):P Wears cloth "armor," to distract. Unlike her Swordmage Sister, who wears practical Leather Armor. And the rest of her family. Except for her mother, the Wizard(Who watches combat from a Sedan Chair while sipping the latest Eladrin Absynth).
#38 pint_glass_crusader Mar 23, 2009 13:22:54	Lucretia Silverburg, Eladrin Pursuant Avenger of Tempus, Heavy War Pick Wielder. (Originally it was going to be a flail reflavored into an incense burner.):P Wears cloth "armor," to distract. Unlike her Swordmage Sister, who wears practical Leather Armor. And the rest of her family. Except for her mother, the Wizard(Who watches combat from a Sedan Chair while sipping the latest Eladrin Absynth). My Paladin/Barbarian of Tempus (with RRot of course :P ) waves his Fullblade and stomps about in his Plate Armour, calling "cheeze" on you! "CHEEZE" I say!!! Only joking... ;)
#39 Lilinthra Mar 24, 2009 12:59:46	I'm heavily considering a Dwarven Warden, but still have a bit more reading of the book to do.
#40 gadren Mar 24, 2009 14:18:53	Lucretia Silverburg, Eladrin Pursuant Avenger of Tempus, Heavy War Pick Wielder. (Originally it was going to be a flail reflavored into an incense burner.):P Wears cloth "armor," to distract. Unlike her Swordmage Sister, who wears practical Leather Armor. And the rest of her family. Except for her mother, the Wizard(Who watches combat from a Sedan Chair while sipping the latest Eladrin Absynth). Let me guess, you also plan on taking Tempus's Channel Divinity? What's it called again, Tempus' Tactical Nuke? (I'm taking it on my half-orc Avenger... with a high crit weapon for major head-asplode action ;)
#41 Solodan Mar 25, 2009 0:41:09	I'll be playing a dwarven shaman who uses the word "Spirit" in the dwarven sense. His spirit companion is, of course, a monkey with a barrel of rum. Finally, a class that can heal with beer! And can summon more at-will!
#42 KarmaInferno Mar 25, 2009 2:52:54	I'll be playing a dwarven shaman who uses the word "Spirit" in the dwarven sense. His spirit companion is, of course, a monkey with a barrel of rum. Finally, a class that can heal with beer! And can summon more at-will! -karma
#43 pint_glass_crusader Mar 26, 2009 4:15:14	I'll be playing a dwarven shaman who uses the word "Spirit" in the dwarven sense. His spirit companion is, of course, a monkey with a barrel of rum. Finally, a class that can heal with beer! And can summon more at-will! A bit more beer induced than my mates Dwarf Shaman... and his "Ghost Dad"... :D
#44 Bigfluffylemon Mar 26, 2009 6:51:23	I played a fullblade-wielding thaneborn barbarian the other night. It was fun. Stuff tactics. CHARGE!
#45 kinevon Mar 26, 2009 8:31:39	I think my first one, when I get around to playing it, will be a rageblood barbarian, minotaur, using a halberd initially (with weapon expertise in axes) , but switching to an execution axe when he takes that proficiency at second level. ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== Terios, level 1 Minotaur, Barbarian Build: Rageblood Barbarian Feral Might: Rageblood Vigor Background: Chessenta FINAL ABILITY SCORES Str 18, Con 18, Dex 12, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 12. Starting Ability Scores Str 16, Con 16, Dex 12, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 12. AC: 15 Fort: 16 Reflex: 12 Will: 11 HP: 33 Surges: 12 Surge Value: 8 TRAINED SKILLS Perception, Endurance, Athletics. FEATS 1: Weapon Expertise (Axe) POWERS 1, At-Will: Devastating Strike 1, At-Will: Howling Strike 1, Encounter: Great Cleave 1, Daily: Bloodhunt Rage ITEMS Hide Armor, Adventurer's Kit, Halberd, Handaxe (2) ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======
#46 Dragon9 Mar 26, 2009 18:12:29	Rageblood Monotaurs with X-Axes are are fun. I play one. It's more fun with Avalanche Strike IMHO. If you can set it up right, you hit that, then AP your Bloodhunt Rage... 6d12 worth of damage. In Heroic tier, there isn't much that can stand up to that. In case you're curious, we have similar builds. I put a bit more into Dex for some extra AC at the front end. ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== Bostauran, level 2 Minotaur, Barbarian Feral Might: Rageblood Vigor Background: Durpar FINAL ABILITY SCORES Str 18, Con 17, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 10. Starting Ability Scores Str 16, Con 15, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 10. AC: 17 Fort: 17 Reflex: 14 Will: 11 HP: 38 Surges: 11 Surge Value: 9 TRAINED SKILLS Nature, Athletics, Perception. FEATS 1: Weapon Proficiency (Execution axe) 2: Weapon Expertise (Axe) POWERS 1, At-Will: Howling Strike 1, At-Will: Recuperating Strike 1, Encounter: Avalanche Strike 1, Daily: Bloodhunt Rage 2, Utility: Primal Vitality ITEMS Execution axe, Hide Armor, Adventurer's Kit ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======
#47 Vamroc Mar 27, 2009 1:35:56	Rageblood Monotaurs with X-Axes are are fun. I play one. It's more fun with Avalanche Strike IMHO. If you can set it up right, you hit that, then AP your Bloodhunt Rage... 6d12 worth of damage. In Heroic tier, there isn't much that can stand up to that. In case you're curious, we have similar builds. I put a bit more into Dex for some extra AC at the front end. ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== Bostauran, level 2 Minotaur, Barbarian Feral Might: Rageblood Vigor Background: Durpar FINAL ABILITY SCORES Str 18, Con 17, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 10. Starting Ability Scores Str 16, Con 15, Dex 14, Int 8, Wis 11, Cha 10. AC: 17 Fort: 17 Reflex: 14 Will: 11 HP: 38 Surges: 11 Surge Value: 9 TRAINED SKILLS Nature, Athletics, Perception. FEATS 1: Weapon Proficiency (Execution axe) 2: Weapon Expertise (Axe) POWERS 1, At-Will: Howling Strike 1, At-Will: Recuperating Strike 1, Encounter: Avalanche Strike 1, Daily: Bloodhunt Rage 2, Utility: Primal Vitality ITEMS Execution axe, Hide Armor, Adventurer's Kit ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== I'm currently playing a Gnoll "Charge Monkey" Barbarian who just hit 4th Current Ability Scores Str 17, Con 16, Dex 16, Int 10, Wis 8 , Cha 14, Starting Ability Scores Str 16, Con 14, Dex 13, Int 10, Wis 8 , Cha 14, AC 19 Fort 19 Ref 18 Will 16 Feral Might: Rageblood Vigor Background: Amn Feats Powerful Charge Rising Fury Improved Blood Hunt Rage TRAINED SKILLS Acrobatics, Athletics, Intimidation . POWERS 1, At-Will: Howling Strike 1, At-Will: Recuperating Strike 1, Encounter: Avalanche Strike Racial Encounter Ferocious Charge Class Feature Encounter Swift Charge Encounter Blade Sweep 1, Daily: Bloodhunt Rage 2, Utility: Primal Vitality Items Hide Armor Javelins x10 +2 Vicious Heavy Flail :evillaugh Wave Strider Boots (It's just too damn funny) +2 Cloak of Elven Kind +2 Amulet of Protection (Now that I've got the Elven Cloak I should sell this) I'm thinking a Drow Sorcerer with The Wild Magic bent could be just plain BRUTAL.
#48 Darkwolf_Bloodsbane Mar 27, 2009 13:31:07	I'll be playing a dwarven shaman who uses the word "Spirit" in the dwarven sense. His spirit companion is, of course, a monkey with a barrel of rum. Finally, a class that can heal with beer! And can summon more at-will! Will told me about that character. You ARE planning on LARPing this character when you play him, right? Let me know when that is! EDIT: and I'm reflavoring RRoT to the first thing I thought of when I first saw that: The RED RING of Tempus. a giant red ring covers the enemy as I strike, critically wounding them. (We have a 360 fanatic in the group. I've gotta push his buttons a little. If we play at his place, I'll point to the since-fixed 360 as an example. :D)
#49 Uthrac Mar 28, 2009 7:21:34	I am the swiftness of the wolf pack. I am the fury of the storm. I am the whisper of a ripple on a still mountain lake Or the wind howling through the trees. I am the quiet strength of the ancient oak. I am the majestic eagle soaring over her domain on gold-tipped wings. I am the fieldmouse skittering through the sun-soaked fields. I am the owl gliding on wings of night. I am the mother grizzly, passionately protecting her cubs with teeth, claws, and, if necessary, the very essence of her life. I am the panther, patiently stalking her prey, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Waiting to slash out with lightning speed and deadly precision. I am the venom of the spider. I am the agility of the monkey, swinging skillfully through the treetops. I am the supple willow, weeping over a gently meandering stream. I am the enduring rock, resisting centuries of relentless wind and rain. I am the biting cold that seeps deep into your bones. I am the vermin and the scavenger, given the sacred task of completing the cycle of life and death. I am the wings of the butterfly, lifting it gently from flower to flower. I am the rich warm soil, giving moisture and nutrients to all that grows and flourishes on the forest floor. Within me dwells the raw energy of a thunderstorm. I am the gentle kiss of a raindrop and the gale-force winds of a hurricane. *********************************** Your hideous cities obliterate the natural order. You **** the land of its resources, Forcing the earth to give more, Always more. You rip grain from its surface Only to let it rot in dank, dark silos. You raze forests to the ground. What semblance of nature you let live is twisted, distorted, and corrupt, Only a shadow of the beautiful thing it once was. You draw lines in the dirt, and buy and sell the very Earth Herself. You build cages for the beasts of the earth and sky. You confine certain plants to small, neat, cultivated gardens, Restrict their growth And root out other plants as "weeds." Nature cannot thrive in a box. She cannot be sold. Like your domestic, fattened pigs, You eat more, more, ever more. Your bodies have the nourishment and energy they need to survive, And yet you demand more. You kill our wolves for feeding on your fat and lazy livestock. What gives you the right to declare ownership over a living thing and decree who can eat what? That is not the way of the natural world. You hunt the beasts of the forest for fun, To satisfy your insatiable bloodlust. You puff out your chest and speak with pride of the wild beast you cunningly stalked and slew. But no. The forest knows the truth of your "bravery." The trees witness the traps you set, hear the crude snapping of bones and the cry of outrage and agony. The wind carries the sounds of your victim's slow, painful death and the mewling of the cubs as they circle helpless around their mother. But you hear none of those sounds - the only sound you hear while you are safe and warm in your "den" is the false, hollow laughter of your associates. You do not see the cubs nudging her still form, or curling up next to her cold body, Hopeless, alone, and afraid. All you see is your prize trophy head or the cold, lifeless glitter of gold. You do not know pain. You do not know life. All you know is gluttony, lust, and greed. You do not know the thrill of running with the wolf pack, You do not know the raw energy of a storm. All you know is thoughtless destruction. You are an affront to all that is living, beautiful, and good in this world. Your cities **** and abuse the earth until She can give no more. Then, like a plague, you move on, Searching for new lands to despoil. Behind you leave a charred empty wasteland. Nothing can be sacred or pure there again. In your wake you leave a torrent of destruction. Enough!!!!! We have sent our Guardians of the Earth to speak of your wanton destruction, But you have slaughtered them, for you fear what you do not know. It seems that the only language you understand is ruthless bloodshed. Well, I need to speak to you, and I am a quick learner. We have tried words. Perhaps you will listen to claws and rage and teeth. Dark storm clouds build, roiling on the horizon. We have waited and suffered long. The tempest rages in raw, primal fury. There will be harmony after the cleansing rain. ~ Autumn, Razorclaw Shifter Druid
#50 Dragon9 Mar 28, 2009 15:13:16	We have sent our Guardians of the Earth to speak of your wanton destruction, What is this "Earth" you speak of? Is it in the astral Sea? Another plane of existence?
#51 Darkwolf_Bloodsbane Mar 30, 2009 9:30:57	Well, ended up never using Red Cheese of Tempus on Saturday. I ended up using the second CD in every fight, because my teammates can't roll to hit. (Although my Invoker could hit my FORT perfectly well. If only he'd hit the minion. 4 damage and slow didn't bother me, or the already slowed OoE target, all that much.) Although, the second time I used it, Our Paladin, the moronic Jet Dominic, rolled a 20. So hey. Also: Iron Chains of Binding is SWEET. Watching every enemy on the battlefield slow was great. He also hit all but one enemy. (somewhere around 15 enemies overall.)
#52 Uthrac Mar 30, 2009 15:43:08	What is this "Earth" you speak of? Is it in the astral Sea? Another plane of existence? . . . It's the stuff you walk on - under your feet. "Guardians of the Earth" is an adventuring company - guardians sent to protect the earth. Caps for proper noun.
#53 KarmaInferno Mar 30, 2009 17:30:02	Guardians of Dirt? Guardians of Cobblestone? Oh, oh! Guardians of Loam! -karma
#54 Dragon9 Mar 30, 2009 18:38:06	. . . It's the stuff you walk on - under your feet. "Guardians of the Earth" is an adventuring company - guardians sent to protect the earth. Caps for proper noun. Shouldn't that be Guardians of Toril? Or Guardians of the Loam? It really shouldn't be called earth...
#55 gadren Mar 31, 2009 1:09:05	Shouldn't that be Guardians of Toril? Or Guardians of the Loam? It really shouldn't be called earth... So, what do YOU call earth genasi?
#56 ibixat Mar 31, 2009 3:33:32	or earth elementals.... earth is an element in D&D Earth is our planet. Honestly the biggest problem is that as a species the best name we could come up with for our own planet was to call it "dirt" erm I mean Earth... even though it's over 2/3 water.... Go figure.
#57 kinevon Mar 31, 2009 4:32:16	Shouldn't that be Guardians of Toril? Or Guardians of the Loam? It really shouldn't be called earth... So, the Elf archer member is the Loam Ranger?
#58 Dragon9 Mar 31, 2009 7:49:25	Or the Loam Gunman...
#59 gadren Apr 01, 2009 1:29:42	Screw PHBII classes, I want the PHBIII to come out so I can roll up a witchalock!
#60 KarmaInferno Apr 01, 2009 16:45:57	So, the Elf archer member is the Loam Ranger? Loam, Loam on the Range(r), Where the beer and the lack of soap play, Where often was heard dhampyr warforged words, And the staffs were not quartered all day. -karma
#61 Vamroc Apr 03, 2009 2:07:17	So, what do YOU call earth genasi? Earth Genasi Are Easy
#62 Darkwolf_Bloodsbane Apr 03, 2009 9:55:00	Earth Genasi Are Easy *groan* That movie was terrible.
#63 kinevon Apr 03, 2009 23:12:33	*groan* That movie was terrible. But the Fire Genasi was hot!
#64 Darkwolf_Bloodsbane Apr 06, 2009 9:29:37	But the Fire Genasi was hot! That pun was even worse...
#65 koushiro Apr 06, 2009 14:09:50	Samwise Bakukhan, Dwarven Wizard.
#66 Dragon9 Apr 09, 2009 9:00:58	I seriously considered playing a Bard for a very short amount of time. I thought to myself "Who wouldn't want to play a class who's ultimate level 29 attack is called Hero's Bacon?" Then I looked again and realized it was Hero's Beacon. Then I was sad. *consoles himself with a bacon lollipop...*
#67 Darkwolf_Bloodsbane Apr 09, 2009 9:06:47	*consoles himself with a bacon lollipop...* Gaah, those things are terrible. Not as bad as the "Bacon" jellybeans, but close.
#68 KarmaInferno Apr 09, 2009 10:05:57	I seriously considered playing a Bard for a very short amount of time. I thought to myself "Who wouldn't want to play a class who's ultimate level 29 attack is called Hero's Bacon?" Then I looked again and realized it was Hero's Beacon. Then I was sad. *consoles himself with a bacon lollipop...* Gah. I went out about 45 mins ago to try and get some bacon & eggs for breakfast. They were out of bacon. Gah! ... BTW, play a bard anyway. Their best At-Will lets you kill people by talking smack at them. How badass is that? -karma
#69 WolfStar76 Apr 09, 2009 14:38:04	This one's for Dragon9: Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes. To be remotely on-topic. I've drawn up a Deva Invoker - and also made a Human Shaman - the first character since 2nd Edition that I've felt earned the name "WolfStar" ^_^
#70 CdrcJsn Apr 09, 2009 17:39:17	So far, I've got the following PHB2 characters: Drizzo - Ranger from the underdark, wielding dual scimitars and summons a companion with a figurine of wondrous power. He's a Gnome. Fun to play, even though the Gnome's stats don't match anything important to melee rangers. Currently 6th level. Mirriam - Avenger. An Impilturan human teenager that swore an oath to Tempus to avenge her farming family that was slain by demons. Tempus answered and granted her a Fullblade that is possessed by a spirit of battle, forcing her to combat and drives her to quest under its direction. Currently 6th level. Very fun to play. So far, I've avoided the tempus channel divinity feat. Garund - Dwarf Sorcerer from Iltkazar of Old Shanatar. Having studied under the dragon king Mith Barak, he is now determined to acquire aid and resources in the world above to help his city state. Currently 2nd level. Having fun with the PHB2 options so far.
#71 Dragon9 Apr 09, 2009 18:01:51	This one's for Dragon9: Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes. :OMG! I'm in love...
#72 banor Apr 09, 2009 19:39:30	This one's for Dragon9: Dark Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes. Whoever made that deserve a Nobel prize.
#73 Dragon9 Apr 09, 2009 22:00:59	So far, I've avoided the tempus channel divinity feat. I'm only picking on you (in a jovial, good natured way) because you're the one who said it last... I love how some people say this as a badge of courage or a sort of... I don't want to say elitist way but... :P "I won't sully myself by stooping so low as to take that feat. What do you think i am, some common gamer? Come Lovely, let's see what Skill Focus feats we can take."" BTW, I'm making those cupcakes this weekend... Weight Watchers be damned!!!
#74 dkay807 Apr 10, 2009 14:50:27	Mirriam - Avenger. An Impilturan human teenager that swore an oath to Tempus to avenge her farming family that was slain by demons. Tempus answered and granted her a Fullblade that is possessed by a spirit of battle, forcing her to combat and drives her to quest under its direction. Currently 6th level. Very fun to play. So far, I've avoided the tempus channel divinity feat. I was afraid that if I saw one more Impilturan avenger, Tempus worshipper with a fullblade... the world would explode. I guess not... I'm glad people are going out of their way to play unique PCs!
#75 Dragon9 Apr 10, 2009 15:03:49	It's the first one I've heard of... or seen. (Well, ok... I haven't actually physically seen it, but you knwo what i mean...)
#76 Darkwolf_Bloodsbane Apr 10, 2009 15:31:32	It's the first one I've heard of... or seen. (Well, ok... I haven't actually physically seen it, but you knwo what i mean...) I agree. I went with Akanul, becasue I'd already created an (unused) Warforged Beastmaster(Spider) Ranger from Impuilitir. And I felt like something different. Granted, I DID takt the Red Ring of Tempus, but I never actually used it in the first adventure. The CD for giving your teammates an extra roll was too useful. I'll try to use it next time.
#77 ibixat Apr 11, 2009 16:40:31	I made my avenger, a deva, uses a fullblade and I worship amaunator (or however it's spelled). *shrug* my cleric is tempuss, I want some differences =P
#78 Vamroc Apr 11, 2009 17:19:44	I'm amazed there are not more Drow Sorcerers I'm waiting for Arcane Power before I start that build.:evillaugh
#79 Dragon9 Apr 11, 2009 22:32:36	Built one... just don't have the time to play all the characters I have built. I think I'm up to 17 or so? Let's see: 1. Magnus Lighthammer - Dwarf 2-H Fighter (4th level) 2. Rose - Human Rogue (2nd) 3. Vermunder Braudostur - Human Orbizard (5th) 4. Bostauran - Minotaur Barbarian (3rd) 5. Amschel Kirkman - Human Str Cleric of Tempus (and yes, I will use RRoT) 6. Thyrza - Human Feylock 7. Ulgore - Human Druid 8. Drizzt (a.k.a. Merric Stuntwhistle) - Halfling Ranger 9. Lillith - Drow Sorcerer 10. Violet - Human Invoker 11. Lily - Human Avenger 12. Iris - Human Cha Paladin 13. Daisy - Human Lazer Cleric 14. Baracislav Obamachenkov - Tiefling Tempest Fighter (hammer & sickle) 15. Mange - Gnoll Archer Ranger 16. Malus of Waterdeep - Tiefling Paladin 17. Thundt - Dragonborn Warlord Yup... 17. (and counting... sigh... i need more play opportunities... and wife points...)
#80 Vamroc Apr 12, 2009 1:47:03	Built one... just don't have the time to play all the characters I have built. I think I'm up to 17 or so? Let's see: 1. Magnus Lighthammer - Dwarf 2-H Fighter (4th level) 2. Rose - Human Rogue (2nd) 3. Vermunder Braudostur - Human Orbizard (5th) 4. Bostauran - Minotaur Barbarian (3rd) 5. Amschel Kirkman - Human Str Cleric of Tempus (and yes, I will use RRoT) 6. Thyrza - Human Feylock 7. Ulgore - Human Druid 8. Drizzt (a.k.a. Merric Stuntwhistle) - Halfling Ranger 9. Lillith - Drow Sorcerer 10. Violet - Human Invoker 11. Lily - Human Avenger 12. Iris - Human Cha Paladin 13. Daisy - Human Lazer Cleric 14. Baracislav Obamachenkov - Tiefling Tempest Fighter (hammer & sickle) 15. Mange - Gnoll Archer Ranger 16. Malus of Waterdeep - Tiefling Paladin 17. Thundt - Dragonborn Warlord Yup... 17. (and counting... sigh... i need more play opportunities... and wife points...) Holy cr@p I've got my hands full with 8th lvl Rocamov Dragonborn Paladin of Kelemvor 2nd lvl Dor Stop Dwarven Battlerager Fighter (really just a brutal build for that race) 2nd lvl Johnny Five Warforged Cleric of Gond 5th lvl Korgoth Gnoll Barbarian(Charge Monkey) and the fifth is the Drow Sorcerer I have planed.
#81 Dragon9 Apr 12, 2009 8:40:21	Well, if you notice, only the first 4 characters have levels listed for them. The rest only exist as character sheets and haven't been played yet.
#82 Vamroc Apr 12, 2009 19:37:10	Your right I got so caught up is the shear number of charactor I didn't notice that only four have actually been played :invasion:
#83 haferka Apr 12, 2009 20:19:27	I think I figured out how to play a witchalock (without the april fools writeup)... Warforged Bard + Shaman (multi) A warforged is both yet neither sex. (wears the skin of an elf (bluff) so he looks "normal" (other than the glowing red eyes. Bard allows the unlimited multiclass (so I can pickup themed powers.. and has alot of powers that seem to fit rather well). Stats: 13... (all the way down).. 16 = charisma - this qualifies for ALL multiclass feats. Shaman allows me to summon a "Wolf-olock" spirit. .. later.. pick the enchanted daggers that split into 2.. and call them witchalock blades. I can't remember the rest of it.... but I will work it out by the time Arcane Power is released.
#84 brightbane Apr 15, 2009 7:09:09	My new fav: ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== Starstalkers, level 6 Elf, Druid Build: Predator Druid Primal Aspect: Primal Predator Background: Nelanther Isles FINAL ABILITY SCORES Str 13, Con 12, Dex 18, Int 11, Wis 19, Cha 8. Starting Ability Scores Str 13, Con 12, Dex 15, Int 11, Wis 16, Cha 8. AC: 21 Fort: 14 Reflex: 18 Will: 18 HP: 49 Surges: 8 Surge Value: 12 TRAINED SKILLS Nature, Perception, Athletics, Acrobatics, Stealth. FEATS 1: Ritual Caster 1: Warrior of the Wild 2: Powerful Charge 4: Improved Initiative 6: Enraged Boar Form POWERS 1, At-Will: Pounce 1, At-Will: Chill Wind (retrained to Flame Seed at Level 5) 1, At-Will: Grasping Claws 1, Encounter: Twisting Vines 1, Daily: Faerie Fire 2, Utility: Skittering Sneak 3, Encounter: Predator's Flurry 5, Daily: Roar of Terror 6, Utility: Camouflage Cloak ITEMS Adventurer's Kit, Bestial Hide Armor +1, Boots of Spider Climbing (heroic tier), Staff of Ruin +1, Boots of the Fencing Master (heroic tier), Horned Helm (heroic tier), Iron Armbands of Power (heroic tier) RITUALS Explorer's Fire, Animal Messenger ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== Ok the name kinda sucks, but that was what the called her in her secluded druid circle, cut of from civilization on the Nelanther Isles. I love her trick; run up to mobs predator's fury, and then charge a third mob with pounce, for a whooping 1d8 + 1d6 + 11 damage. Must be cool to see, a black panther jumping all over the battlefield.
#85 Uthrac Apr 24, 2009 11:46:52	Mirriam - Avenger. An Impilturan human teenager that swore an oath to Tempus to avenge her farming family that was slain by demons. Tempus answered and granted her a Fullblade that is possessed by a spirit of battle, forcing her to combat and drives her to quest under its direction. Currently 6th level. Very fun to play. So far, I've avoided the tempus channel divinity feat. O - M - T !!!!!! Mirriam - that is SO toooataly awesome! You're, like, just like me! I'm ALSO a Tempus Avenger from Impiltur, but I'm elven. Do you think we might be sisters or something? (Were both of your parents half-elves, too?) I really like your name because it rhymes with "sword." I like things that rhyme with sword. OK. GTG. ~Angel Goldenblade PS: You should, like, TOTALLY adventure in Cormyr! I, like, found the most awesomest sword EVER!
#86 tirianmal Apr 25, 2009 17:42:44	I was afraid that if I saw one more Impilturan avenger, Tempus worshipper with a fullblade... the world would explode. I guess not... I'm glad people are going out of their way to play unique PCs! Mine uses a Greataxe. Does that count? Does it, does it, huh huh huh?
#87 mwao_dup Apr 25, 2009 19:51:02	I was afraid that if I saw one more Impilturan avenger, Tempus worshipper with a fullblade... the world would explode. I guess not... I'm glad people are going out of their way to play unique PCs! While the Tempus feat is nice with an Avenger, their channel divinity option that allows another member of the party to roll twice is really strong. I've ended up playing the following characters so far: A Luskan Human Wild Magic Sorceress/Rogue who is a nasty piece of work. A Narfell Half-Elf Valor Bard who acts like a Barbarian. She prefers to never use ranged attacks. A Thayan Tiefling Cunning Bard who believes himself to be human cursed to look like a Tiefling. Has the same last name as one of the human overlords of Thay. Done before PHB II came out. A Deva Shaman/Invoker whose past selves were responsible for half the atrocities on Faerun - she wasn't the prime motivator, so she didn't get Rakhasha'd, but.... So any time a mod mentions some distant historical fact, she sighs sadly and apologizes for her past life's behavior.
#88 dkay807 Apr 25, 2009 20:23:27	The only time I ever want to see Righteous Rage of Tempus used is with a Deva divine PC using the Shared Channeling feat from the Ecology of the Deva article to give another PC the RRoT effect. I think that will be pretty cool I play a gnome cunning bard (he's a hero-trainer and promoter), a dragonborn thaneborn barbarian, and a dwarf invoker for PH2 classes. Pretty fun stuff.
#89 CdrcJsn Apr 26, 2009 1:40:12	Seriously though, so many divine characters are worshipping Tempus just because of that channel divinity feat that when I created the character and her backstory fit Tempus (and Impiltur was chosen for the backstory of demonic slaughter of her family, not the regional feature), I was really reluctant to take it because everyone else does. Also, as someone pointed out, letting a party member reroll their Daily attack on my oath target is not too shabby either. There really is less and less reason to min-max characters in this edition I've found. Tactical skill at the table plays a much greater factor than any build. Oh, and I just created a new Bard character today. He's a melee Bard and I'll probably play him more as a striker.
#90 mwao_dup Apr 26, 2009 7:46:58	Oh, and I just created a new Bard character today. He's a melee Bard and I'll probably play him more as a striker. Isn't that your 3.5 Bard? That's what my Bard who acts like a Barbarian does. With Combat Virtuoso, it works out pretty well once you hit around 6th. Avenger, Class with a big swing power at 3rd level, Combat Virtuoso, and Novice Power(for the big swing power)
#91 CdrcJsn Apr 30, 2009 0:21:27	Isn't that your 3.5 Bard? That's what my Bard who acts like a Barbarian does. With Combat Virtuoso, it works out pretty well once you hit around 6th. Avenger, Class with a big swing power at 3rd level, Combat Virtuoso, and Novice Power(for the big swing power) Heh. Strangely enough, this particular bard was last seen in the Pale, at a chicken farm just outside of Ogburg, investigating some strange planar confluence... There are so many different ways to take Bards that it's entirely feasible to have an all Bard table. Hmm...I might have to convince some folks to start new characters...
#92 Reylance Apr 30, 2009 0:37:25	14. Baracislav Obamachenkov - Tiefling Tempest Fighter (hammer & sickle) You MUST play this one. (My one PHBII character is a minotaur barbarian.)
#93 Darkwolf_Bloodsbane Apr 30, 2009 15:34:00	You know, I honestly think I'm playing the only Avenger I've heard of who isnt' based in Impuiltir... Akanul instead. Resistance FTW!
#94 bhale187 Apr 30, 2009 15:50:16	The only character I have from PHB2 is my Half-Orc Cleric (of Tempus of course), soon to be wielding his Vicious +2 Executioners Axe, and hailing from Akanul.
#95 ibixat May 01, 2009 2:31:52	You know, I honestly think I'm playing the only Avenger I've heard of who isnt' based in Impuiltir... Akanul instead. Resistance FTW! You're not the only one, mine is Akanul.. Show Akanul starting region, Amanautor is my Deity. I like the character a lot actually. Just shy of level 2 xp wise. Taking it slow on the mods this time around and not rushing to level him. ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ====== Ronon, level 1 Deva, Avenger Build: Isolating Avenger Avenger's Censure: Censure of Retribution FINAL ABILITY SCORES Str 10, Con 13, Dex 9, Int 18, Wis 18, Cha 10. STARTING ABILITY SCORES Str 10, Con 13, Dex 9, Int 16, Wis 16, Cha 10. AC: 17 Fort: 12 Reflex: 15 Will: 15 HP: 27 Surges: 8 Surge Value: 6 TRAINED SKILLS Religion +11, Perception +9, Heal +9, Athletics +5 UNTRAINED SKILLS Acrobatics -1, Arcana +4, Bluff, Diplomacy, Dungeoneering +4, Endurance +1, History +6, Insight +4, Intimidate, Nature +4, Stealth -1, Streetwise, Thievery -1 FEATS Level 1: Weapon Proficiency (Fullblade) POWERS Avenger at-will 1: Overwhelming Strike Avenger at-will 1: Bond of Retribution Avenger encounter 1: Avenging Echo Avenger daily 1: Aspect of Might ITEMS Fullblade, Cloth Armor (Basic Clothing), Adventurer's Kit, Climber's Kit, Sunrods (6) ====== Created Using Wizards of the Coast D&DI Character Builder ======
#96 gadren May 02, 2009 2:06:25	My LFR Avenger is from the Vilhon Wilds
#97 Dragon9 May 04, 2009 17:03:13	I have an Avenger from Luskan.
#98 KarmaInferno May 04, 2009 17:20:28	I am eagerly awaiting the PHBIII for the Monk, meself. Or at least the playtest. I will be making a brawler, ayup. -karma
#99 Dragon9 May 04, 2009 20:46:29	Well, let's keep our fingers crossed that they will put the playtest article int he compiled issue. I'm not holdign my breath considering their track record post-barbarian... but one can always hope.
#100 gadren May 05, 2009 14:51:07	Well, let's keep our fingers crossed that they will put the playtest article int he compiled issue. I'm not holdign my breath considering their track record post-barbarian... but one can always hope. It won't be. Chris Youngs hates us.:rolleye2:
#101 haferka May 05, 2009 16:06:04	I am playing a witchalock... No not the April fools article.. Cunning Bard (16 char.. 13 everything else) currently lvl 2 Warforged (wearing leather) skinned from a slain elf..Gentle repose keeps it "fresh" (using bluff to disguise myself as that elf)... the arcane goggles give me the night vision (keep them under the elf skin)... I don't have my witchalock blade yet.. embeded instruments into my limbs so when I use slayers song.. my theme song starts up.. and a punch somebody.. then proceed to use cutting works to pull & grant combat evasion... So far I have multiclassed Warlock(infernal) & warlord (so I can be more awsome..).. Everybody seems to like the character.. so far noone has had a high enophe passive perception to see through my disguise..