Ashnabis character creation rules - Revision history

Forthright: /* Hit Points */

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‎Hit Points

Curtana at 01:55, 9 December 2018

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Curtana: /* Step 4. Pick your Skills. */

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‎Step 4. Pick your Skills.

Curtana: /* Step 7. Work out the Numbers. */

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‎Step 7. Work out the Numbers.

Curtana: /* Step 9. Backgrounds. */

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‎Step 9. Backgrounds.

Curtana: /* Character Creation for Ashnabis */

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‎Character Creation for Ashnabis

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Curtana at 01:39, 9 December 2018

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 * Reckoner: d6
-At first level, you get your maximum HP without rolling. For levels beyond first, because we am benevolent, you may re-roll a 1 – once.
+At first level, you get your maximum HP without rolling. For levels beyond first, because we are benevolent, you may re-roll a 1 – once.
 ===Base Attack Bonus===

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 * 3 pts – three additional languages
-==Step 10. Equipment.==
+==Step 10. Favored Class.==
 By this point, your character is almost complete. You have all of their necessary numbers down on paper, and hopefully by this time they are moderately well fleshed-out in your mind (or possibly also on paper). But they still need gear – whatever things they own. You may begin play with up to 150 GP worth of equipment, unless you have purchased Background(s) that affect this sum.
-==Step 11. History.==
+==Step 12. History.==
 We don't require that you write a novel detailing their every waking moment from the age of three onwards, but at least a couple of paragraphs containing information about their personality, their interests, where they're from, how they got where they are now, and where they imagine they're going in the future would be useful. We’ll suggest additions or changes if necessary. Also, if you have any NPCs you particularly want them to be associated with (family, friends, enemies, etc.) please provide a short description of those characters and I'll flesh them out more fully. Of course, if you have any questions, feel free to ask us!

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 Once you’ve worked out how many points you have, you need to pick what skills you want. While you can acquire almost any skill, certain skills are designated as 'class skills'. You receive a +3 bonus to any class skills, as long as you have put one or more ranks in that skill.  Skills designated as ‘Trained Only’ cannot be used at all unless you have one or more ranks.
-Notes on skills:
+===Notes on skills===
 In general our skill system follows Pathfinder precisely, with the following exceptions:
 The following skills do not exist: Fly, Knowledge (planes), Spellcraft, Use Magic Device
 Linguistics may be used to acquire one additional language at character creation, if you spend a rank on it (languages may also be purchased using backgrounds, or acquired automatically by your class).  Additional languages beyond these are acquired every 3 ranks above 1 (4 ranks = 2 additional languages, e.g.), as long as there is a firm rationale for it in game.

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 Pathfinder has a lot of numbers. Don’t be intimidated by them – they’re easy once you get the hang of them. One of the nice things about the Pathfinder system is that you do a fair amount of math during character creation so that you don’t have to do it during the actual game. So, what numbers do you need to know?
-Saving Throws
+===Saving Throws===
 Fortitude represents your ability to withstand physical punishment (i.e. being crushed by a giant boulder) and attacks against your health (i.e. poisons). It is modified by your Con.
 Reflex represents your ability to dodge out of the way of things (i.e. a giant boulder falling at you). It is modified by your Dex.
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 * Voice of the Dead: +2/+2/+2
-Hit Points
+===Hit Points===
 Each class gets a certain die to determine their hit points (HP). Hit points represent how much damage you can take before you fall. If you reach 0 HP, you fall unconscious. If you ever get to –10 HP, you’re dead. Your HP are modified by your Con.
 * Sentinel: d10
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 At first level, you get your maximum HP without rolling. For levels beyond first, because we am benevolent, you may re-roll a 1 – once.
-Base Attack Bonus
+===Base Attack Bonus===
 This represents how good you are at attacking with various weapons. There are two basic kinds – melee (weapons used in close combat) and ranged (weapons used from a distance). Your attack bonus is the total of your Base Attack, an attribute modifier (Str for melee combat, Dex for ranged combat), and any other modifiers that may apply.
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 * Voice of the Dead: +1
-Base Defense Bonus
+===Base Defense Bonus===
 This represents how good you are at defending yourself in combat. It represents your mobility, your intuition about where blows will land, and your ability to use your body and equipment effectively against foes.  Your Armor Class is always modified by your Base Defense Bonus whenever you also receive a Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (which is normally, but not always).
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 * Voice of the Dead: +0
-Initiative
+===Base Magic Bonus===
 Initiative determines in what order people act in combat. This is easy – it’s just your Dex modifier, unless you have the feat Improved Initiative. Note it down somewhere.
-Speed
+===Speed===
 Humans have a base speed of 30 feet. This tells you how far you can move in a round and still take an action (like, say, casting a spell or attacking). If you aren’t taking any actions except moving, you can move twice your base speed (i.e. 60 feet) in a round. If you’re running headlong, you can move up to four times your base speed (i.e. 120 feet) in a round. Mostly this will only be important in combat situations, but it’s still good to know.
-Armor Class
+===Armor Class===
 This number represents how hard it is for other people to hit you in combat. It’s equal to 10 + your Dex modifier, if you’re completely naked. Please don't be naked. If you’re wearing armor or carrying a shield, or have other modifiers, this number will go up, depending on how good your armor or shield is. Since you don’t have equipment yet, don’t worry about that too much (but you can see p. 123 for examples, if you’re interested). Armor is divided into light, medium, and heavy categories, and is available for your use depending on your class.
-Weapons
+===Weapons===
 Weapons come in three broad categories – simple, martial, and exotic, each of which is divided into light, one-handed, two-handed, and ranged subtypes. Each class is automatically able to use some weapons. Each weapon does a particular amount of damage (say, a d4, or 2d6, or whatever); if it’s a melee or thrown weapon, you also add your Str. modifier to that number.

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 Allies: (2, 4, or 6 pts) This background represents skilled or knowledgeable friends that your character can call on to help them out in a pinch. Players should outline each Ally and the nature of the characters' relationship. Of course you can have friends and associates without taking this background, but the advantage of spending points on Allies is that they will always help you, if they are able, with no Charisma roll required. It is important to note, however, that the more you call upon your Allies for help, the more likely they are to return the favour, so to speak. If you betray an Ally, you lose the advantage of this background.
-pts – a single Ally
+* 2 pts – a single Ally
-pts – two Allies
+* 4 pts – two Allies
-pts – three Allies
+* 6 pts – three Allies
 Bonus Attribute Points: (2 or 4 pts) You have bonus attribute points to spend on your attributes. You cannot use these points to raise any attribute higher than 18.
-pts - 1 attribute point
+* 2 pts - 1 attribute point
-pts - 2 attribute points
+* 4 pts - 2 attribute points
 Bonus Traits: (2 or 4 pts) You have bonus traits beyond the two standard at 1st level.
-pts - 1 trait
+* 2 pts - 1 trait
-pts - 2 traits
+* 4 pts - 2 traits
 Destiny: (3 pts) You are clearly destined for some great event. Once per session, you may use this background to re-roll any roll you have just made, or to ask the GM to re-roll a roll an NPC has just made that affects you (e.g. an attack or damage roll, a Heal check, etc.)
 Special Gift: (1-5 pts) You have a special gift, an item passed down to you, or perhaps discovered by accident. This item may have magical properties or may just be of particularly fine quality. The level of Special Gift determines the approximate worth of the item.
-pt – approx. 500 gp
+* 1 pt – approx. 500 gp
-pts - approx. 1000 gp
+* 2 pts - approx. 1000 gp
-pts – approx. 2000 gp
+* 3 pts – approx. 2000 gp
-pts - approx. 3000 gp
+* 4 pts - approx. 3000 gp
-pts – approx. 4000 gp
+* 5 pts – approx. 4000 gp
 Status: (1, 3, or 5 pts) You have some level of social status that is outside the ordinary. This is either related to your family (noble birth, child of a renowned person) or your own personal achievements (fame as a healer or musician, for instance). Your status may grant you special privileges and modifies any interaction rolls where social status is relevant; however, it also has the potential to hinder you in some situations (for instance, aristocrats are not universally beloved!) Note that Status does not automatically bring Wealth.
-pt – Lesser Status (Of noble blood, but family holds no titles, younger child of a titled family, closely related to a local celebrity; minor fame), +2 bonus to interaction rolls
+* 1 pt – Lesser Status (Of noble blood, but family holds no titles, younger child of a titled family, closely related to a local celebrity; minor fame), +2 bonus to interaction rolls
-pts – Moderate Status (Heir to a major title, or holder of a minor title; moderate fame), +4 bonus to interaction rolls
+* 3 pts – Moderate Status (Heir to a major title, or holder of a minor title; moderate fame), +4 bonus to interaction rolls
-pts – Greater Status (Holder of a major title; major fame), +6 bonus to interaction rolls.
+* 5 pts – Greater Status (Holder of a major title; major fame), +6 bonus to interaction rolls.
 Wealth: (1-5 pts) You are wealthy, not only receiving additional starting money but receive a regular monthly income without having to work for it (e.g. as income from property or investments, or an allowance from your family). You cannot have 5 pts in wealth without at least 1 pt in Status (minor fame).
-pt – 250 gp starting money, receive 25 gp each game month
+* 1 pt – 250 gp starting money, receive 25 gp each game month
-pts - 400 gp starting money, receive 40 gp each game month
+* 2 pts - 400 gp starting money, receive 40 gp each game month
-pts – 600 gp starting money, receive 60 gp each game month
+* 3 pts – 600 gp starting money, receive 60 gp each game month
-pts - 900 gp starting money, receive 90 gp each game month
+* 4 pts - 900 gp starting money, receive 90 gp each game month
-pts – 1200 gp starting money, receive 120 gp each game month
+* 5 pts – 1200 gp starting money, receive 120 gp each game month
 Languages: (1-3 pts) You speak one or more additional languages in addition to your native language.  You may choose from any language in the Languages document that is appropriate for your character’s background, or (with permission) some other language.   You may also learn additional languages by taking the Linguistics skill (see above) or as a class ability.
-pt – one additional language
+* 1 pt – one additional language
-pts - two additional languages
+* 2 pts - two additional languages
-pts – three additional languages
+* 3 pts – three additional languages
 ==Step 10. Equipment.==

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