Mar 23, 2024 3:34 am
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Secrets of the Greenwold PC creation/advancement
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Mar 23, 2024 4:27 am
Redamancy says:
Oof. That is quite the stat spread.
Mar 24, 2024 4:35 pm
OK, as people prepare to advance to level 2 (or make L1 PCs and then advance them to level 2), there is one choice that will be common to all of the players: will you roll for additional HP, or will you take the default "average" amount?
You need to declare your choice in this thread and then (with a roll, if you choose to roll) post what you've added to your PC.
This is a choice that you can make at every level after 1st. So if you decide to roll for HP at level 2, you could decide to roll again OR decide to take the average amount when the character advances to level 3.
You need to declare your choice in this thread and then (with a roll, if you choose to roll) post what you've added to your PC.
This is a choice that you can make at every level after 1st. So if you decide to roll for HP at level 2, you could decide to roll again OR decide to take the average amount when the character advances to level 3.
Mar 24, 2024 4:46 pm
Here's an example with one of our now-NPCs: Princess.
Princess is a bard. At first level she got her max HP for the class, 8, plus 1 from her high CON. Then, when she advances to level 2, her player could take the "average," which is 5, plus 1 from her high CON, for a total of 6, or the player could choose to roll for a chance to get a 6, 7, or 8 on the die. The player (that's me, now) chooses to roll.
With that roll, Princess gains 8 HP, for a total maximum HP of 17.
In addition to the HP, Princess gets two new features and a spell:
- Jack of All Trades, which increases all unproficient skill checks +1
- Song of Rest, which allows Princess to play music to improve the healing that PCs get from spending hit dice during a short rest
- Dissonant Whispers, a spell that fits well within her theme as a music-powered hero
Princess is a bard. At first level she got her max HP for the class, 8, plus 1 from her high CON. Then, when she advances to level 2, her player could take the "average," which is 5, plus 1 from her high CON, for a total of 6, or the player could choose to roll for a chance to get a 6, 7, or 8 on the die. The player (that's me, now) chooses to roll.
With that roll, Princess gains 8 HP, for a total maximum HP of 17.
In addition to the HP, Princess gets two new features and a spell:
- Jack of All Trades, which increases all unproficient skill checks +1
- Song of Rest, which allows Princess to play music to improve the healing that PCs get from spending hit dice during a short rest
- Dissonant Whispers, a spell that fits well within her theme as a music-powered hero
Rolls
Princess' HP for level 2 - (1d8+1)
(7) + 1 = 8
Mar 24, 2024 5:04 pm
[ +- ] lev 2 feature: Channel Divinity
# Channel Divinity /SR
At 2nd level, you gain the ability to channel divine energy directly from your deity, using that energy to fuel magical effects. You start with two such effects: Turn Undead and an effect determined by your domain. Some domains grant you additional effects as you advance in levels, as noted in the domain description.
When you use your Channel Divinity, you choose which effect to create. You must then finish a short or long rest to use your Channel Divinity again.
Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals your cleric spell save DC.
Beginning at 6th level, you can use your Channel Divinity twice between rests, and beginning at 18th level, you can use it three times between rests. When you finish a short or long rest, you regain your expended uses.
# Channel Divinity: Turn Undead
As an action, you present your holy symbol and speak a prayer censuring the undead. Each undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned for 1 minute or until it takes any damage.
A turned creature must spend its turns trying to move as far away from you as it can, and it can’t willingly move to a space within 30 feet of you. It also can’t take reactions. For its action, it can use only the Dash action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it from moving. If there’s nowhere to move, the creature can use the Dodge action.
# Channel Divinity: Twilight Sanctuary
2nd-level Twilight Domain feature
You can use your Channel Divinity to refresh your allies with soothing twilight.
As an action, you present your holy symbol, and a sphere of twilight emanates from you. The sphere is centered on you, has a 30-foot radius, and is filled with dim light. The sphere moves with you, and it lasts for 1 minute or until you are incapacitated or die. Whenever a creature (including you) ends its turn in the sphere, you can grant that creature one of these benefits:
* You grant it temporary hit points equal to 1d6 plus your cleric level.
* You end one effect on it causing it to be charmed or frightened.
Mar 24, 2024 5:25 pm
Probably going to regret this, but let's roll the dice for level 2 HPs.
...ok, that went better than expected, honestly.
...ok, that went better than expected, honestly.
Last edited March 24, 2024 5:59 pm
Rolls
Level Up HP - (1d8+2)
(7) + 2 = 9
Mar 24, 2024 8:57 pm
Morik will take the average.
13 (lvl 1) + 5 (avg) + 4 (Con) + 1 Dwarven Toughness = 23 HP at lvl 2
13 (lvl 1) + 5 (avg) + 4 (Con) + 1 Dwarven Toughness = 23 HP at lvl 2
Mar 24, 2024 9:59 pm
While none of them are really low, half of Redamancy's rolled scores are below average. Question for the group: how do you feel about offering the standard array (15, 14, 133, 12, 10, 8) as an alternative if/when players are really dissatisfied with their ability scores rolls during character generation?
Mar 24, 2024 10:15 pm
I think players should always have the option to default to standard array if their rolls are truly that bad.
As for the alchemy jug... selling acid would be an in-town activity. Fortunately, there are a myriad of other liquids it can make that will be far more use on the road. Fresh water by itself can be a huge asset... 8 gallons per day. Going to need containers for travel. Honey, vinegar, oil, water... plenty of uses.
As for the alchemy jug... selling acid would be an in-town activity. Fortunately, there are a myriad of other liquids it can make that will be far more use on the road. Fresh water by itself can be a huge asset... 8 gallons per day. Going to need containers for travel. Honey, vinegar, oil, water... plenty of uses.
Mar 24, 2024 10:23 pm
I did build a character with those three single digit stats. I made it make sense by placing her as from a Noble background, a very sickly child that was kept indoors for most of her youth and was trained by tutors in private lessons to learn her histories and instrumental abilities. I can play her like that. But you all will quite possibly be picking me up off the floor a lot. Or I can hop to standard array and be less of a drain on the group.
For the sake of the RP, I'm more than willing to be a weakling; because it's fun to have dynamics. But I am not sure if everyone will grow tired of my character failing all physical rolls and constantly needing to be protected like a baby.
For the sake of the RP, I'm more than willing to be a weakling; because it's fun to have dynamics. But I am not sure if everyone will grow tired of my character failing all physical rolls and constantly needing to be protected like a baby.
Mar 24, 2024 10:51 pm
I will roll with standard array, simply because I do not want to be a burden more than a boon to the group.
Mar 24, 2024 11:08 pm
@Redamancy what class are you playing? I see you mentioned "instrument" so maybe bard, but wasn't sure. Just curious.
Mar 24, 2024 11:30 pm
Lose an old bard, get a new bard.
Adran is bumped up to level 2. Artificers don't get much at second, so it's an easy update.
Adran is bumped up to level 2. Artificers don't get much at second, so it's an easy update.
Mar 24, 2024 11:39 pm
I’ve always wanted to play a Face character but I’m so bad at improv, it’s not a class I can play in my in-person games. So I’m excited to give it a go here. :D
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