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Advice for a Brute

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#1
priere
Apr 18, 2008 20:28:35 So here's the skinny. I'm going to be joining in a campaign that begins at level one and progresses until... Well, I'm not sure. I'm assuming at least level 10 though.

My character idea is simple enough really. Combat flavour is going to be a Goliath bullrusher. My idea for him in regards to RP is that throughout his life he had always been known for bouts of frenzy, and during a pique of rage he slaughtered his family which earned him a swift boot out of the tribe and the name Kinslayer. He's a very direct sort of fellow and despite feeling ashamed of his given title wears it openly as he attempts to atone for his sins. Eventually I intend on him gaining the ability to control his reckless frenzy to a degree, being able to call it on at will instead of when it feels it.

So! The build I have is this, and isn't taking into account level buy-back (haven't found out whether or not I'm allowed).

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#2
priere
Apr 19, 2008 11:39:06 No comments? Or did I just get lost in the post scroll?

Bump just in case.
#3
theflaminghobo
Apr 19, 2008 11:39:17 Take the Goliath Barbarian 1st Racial Substitution level for Mountain Rage (makes you large while raging). Races of Stone

Also the Spiritual Totem: Lion for the pounce ability is very useful. Complete Champion

Ask your DM about to adapting Righteous Wrath (Book of Exalted Deeds) for frenzy instead of rage, if that doesn't fly consider Steadfast Determination for con bonus to will saves.

If you have room for more feats, i always like Reckless Rage for more str and con. Races of Stone
#4
priere
Apr 19, 2008 12:10:52 Righteous Wrath seems like it would be amazing, and would fit the character well later on in his career. Thanks for the heads up on that one!

I already have the Liom Totem Pounce ability included in the build.

As far as the racial substitution... Is the increased reach worth more than an extra attack?
#5
22_Over_7
Apr 19, 2008 12:24:54 Reach is more generally useful, but as a Pounce-focused character, you'd probably want to stick with Whirling Frenzy.
#6
shigunaru
Apr 19, 2008 12:36:40
Reach is more generally useful, but as a Pounce-focused character, you'd probably want to stick with Whirling Frenzy.

+1

As I see it, your character won't be the tactically focused melee kind :D

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#1 priere Apr 18, 2008 20:28:35	So here's the skinny. I'm going to be joining in a campaign that begins at level one and progresses until... Well, I'm not sure. I'm assuming at least level 10 though. My character idea is simple enough really. Combat flavour is going to be a Goliath bullrusher. My idea for him in regards to RP is that throughout his life he had always been known for bouts of frenzy, and during a pique of rage he slaughtered his family which earned him a swift boot out of the tribe and the name Kinslayer. He's a very direct sort of fellow and despite feeling ashamed of his given title wears it openly as he attempts to atone for his sins. Eventually I intend on him gaining the ability to control his reckless frenzy to a degree, being able to call it on at will instead of when it feels it. So! The build I have is this, and isn't taking into account level buy-back (haven't found out whether or not I'm allowed). [INDENT]
#2 priere Apr 19, 2008 11:39:06	No comments? Or did I just get lost in the post scroll? Bump just in case.
#3 theflaminghobo Apr 19, 2008 11:39:17	Take the Goliath Barbarian 1st Racial Substitution level for Mountain Rage (makes you large while raging). Races of Stone Also the Spiritual Totem: Lion for the pounce ability is very useful. Complete Champion Ask your DM about to adapting Righteous Wrath (Book of Exalted Deeds) for frenzy instead of rage, if that doesn't fly consider Steadfast Determination for con bonus to will saves. If you have room for more feats, i always like Reckless Rage for more str and con. Races of Stone
#4 priere Apr 19, 2008 12:10:52	Righteous Wrath seems like it would be amazing, and would fit the character well later on in his career. Thanks for the heads up on that one! I already have the Liom Totem Pounce ability included in the build. As far as the racial substitution... Is the increased reach worth more than an extra attack?
#5 22_Over_7 Apr 19, 2008 12:24:54	Reach is more generally useful, but as a Pounce-focused character, you'd probably want to stick with Whirling Frenzy.
#6 shigunaru Apr 19, 2008 12:36:40	Reach is more generally useful, but as a Pounce-focused character, you'd probably want to stick with Whirling Frenzy. +1 As I see it, your character won't be the tactically focused melee kind :D