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Suggestions & Ideas / Lycanthrope Upgrades
Last post by Terallis - Today at 01:24 PMSo, talked about this plenty in the Discord first, but wanted to also put down a more proper proposition on ways to improve Lycanthropes to bring them more properly in line with other ECL+2 races. At present, they are woefully underpowered and admittedly one of the worst among them, to where even some ECL+1 races are more impressive.
As an overview, my idea involves giving existing Lycanthrope types a fear or two that makes sense for what they are, as well as one or two additional stat increases on top of the base +2 WIS, also with relevance to the type itself. As a baseline, I'm looking at one of the more common ECL+2 templates, Dhampyr, for a reference point on level of power. Such being as follows:
For further comparison, this is the general Lycanthrope stuff, at present:
So while the Hybrid and Animal forms themselves can be better, it's only in those forms that they get the benefits. Something that likewise is often situational, as they can't really be used around everyone from an RP point of view, without consequences. Though, I do also know that more recent lycanthrope types, like Wereraven and Werecrocodile, do have a feat or two extra over the others, so they may not need as much of a buff. But my proposition is as follows:
To bring forward some potential examples of more specifics, I'll toss out a few of the more well-known types with the benefits given:
Of course, these aren't all the types out there, or even all that we have available, nor am I best with balance, but these are just more examples of what I mean in terms of this proposition. Alternatively, in place of a feat or similar, they could gain specific skill increases as well. But I do feel that with these sorts of changes, it should be a lot easier than some ideas, as the forms themselves wouldn't need changing up, but also still bring the power level of the Lycanthropes up to the standards of other races we have in ECL+2.
As an overview, my idea involves giving existing Lycanthrope types a fear or two that makes sense for what they are, as well as one or two additional stat increases on top of the base +2 WIS, also with relevance to the type itself. As a baseline, I'm looking at one of the more common ECL+2 templates, Dhampyr, for a reference point on level of power. Such being as follows:
QuoteThree +2 stat increases: STR, DEX, CHA
Five +2 Skill increases: Bluff, Hide, Listen, Spot, Move Silently
+1 Regen
5/+1 DR
Three feats: Improved Initiative, Resist Energy: Cold, Resist Energy: Electrical
+2 AC
For further comparison, this is the general Lycanthrope stuff, at present:
QuoteType Change: Shapechanger
One +2 stat increase: WIS
One +4 skill increase: Animal Empathy
One +2 save increase: Will
10/+1 DR
+2 AC
And also the various forms, which will vary based on type, but all have:
Further +2 AC
+1 AB
10/+6 DR
Some temp HP that varies
Stat buffs that become useless due to +12 cap
So while the Hybrid and Animal forms themselves can be better, it's only in those forms that they get the benefits. Something that likewise is often situational, as they can't really be used around everyone from an RP point of view, without consequences. Though, I do also know that more recent lycanthrope types, like Wereraven and Werecrocodile, do have a feat or two extra over the others, so they may not need as much of a buff. But my proposition is as follows:
QuoteWIS +2 (unchanged)
One or two stats +2, depending on Lycanthrope type
One or two feats, depending on Lycanthrope type
(Also re-add the benefits of Hybrid form back to Animal form, as they were previously removed despite both being the same in PnP)
Add proper Animal language with the similar RP caveat as Tibbit, to only be used with their type.
Everything else (unchanged)
To bring forward some potential examples of more specifics, I'll toss out a few of the more well-known types with the benefits given:
QuoteWerewolf additions: +2 DEX and/or +2 CON (or STR), Feat: Dodge, Feat: Improved Initiative
Werebear additions: +2 STR and/or +2 CON, Feat: Toughness, Feat: Power Attack
Werecat additions: +2 DEX and/or +2 STR (or CON), Feat: Improved Initiative, Feat: Weapon Finesse
Of course, these aren't all the types out there, or even all that we have available, nor am I best with balance, but these are just more examples of what I mean in terms of this proposition. Alternatively, in place of a feat or similar, they could gain specific skill increases as well. But I do feel that with these sorts of changes, it should be a lot easier than some ideas, as the forms themselves wouldn't need changing up, but also still bring the power level of the Lycanthropes up to the standards of other races we have in ECL+2.
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Player Announcements / Re: An informal gathering of y...
Last post by Tarostar - Today at 03:06 AMDeirdre will be there if at all possible!
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Player Announcements / Re: An informal gathering of y...
Last post by lackofimagination - Today at 02:20 AMI should be able to attend.
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Player Announcements / Re: An informal gathering of y...
Last post by treewitch - Dec 21, 2024, 08:10 PMGalard Roaringhorn would likely attend
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Player Announcements / Re: An informal gathering of y...
Last post by queenoflagdying - Dec 21, 2024, 07:43 PMShould be able to make it with Uvea
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Player Announcements / Re: An informal gathering of y...
Last post by ladybug - Dec 21, 2024, 07:34 PMAsh should be around as needed since school's out.
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Player Announcements / Re: An informal gathering of y...
Last post by Melody - Dec 21, 2024, 07:09 PMMelody is game!
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Player Announcements / Re: An informal gathering of y...
Last post by unknown - Dec 21, 2024, 06:49 PMSariel Crownsilver is still more than willing to keep her promise to Evaelyn to attend such a meeting.
As for when, I personally believe sometime after all the holidays- the new year included- would probably best.
As for when, I personally believe sometime after all the holidays- the new year included- would probably best.
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Player Announcements / An informal gathering of young...
Last post by Fire Wraith - Dec 21, 2024, 06:39 PM
Midwinter Teatime at Castle Truesilver
Evaelyn Truesilver wishes to invite various adventuresome young nobles of the Kingdom to afternoon tea on various days, as a way to make social connections and introductions, as well as to share tales and gossip from around Cormyr and beyond.[/font]
OOC Information:
Purpose - This is intended to help organize some social events for Noble PCs, in a semi-informal manner. I was planning to host these in Castle Truesilver, but we can always consider other spots as well!
When - Flexible, but ideally we'll try and plan ahead a little, and sort out when works best for everyone. I imagine we can do more than one rather than try to find a golden time that gets 100% of us at once.
Where - Castle Truesilver primarily, but other places can work, including the noble meeting rooms of the Royal Court, or the Society of Stalwart Adventurers, just to suggest a few.
Who - Any inherited or titled noble PCs (Baronet or above). Plus-Ones and Knights aren't something I was initially planning on but we could expand to them as need be. I'm tagging everyone on my list, but may miss a few so feel free to poke me if I have!
What - This is purely a player social event with no quest or DM involvement (at least not as planned) though anyone wanting to could certainly do something with it!
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Updates and Roadmap / Re: CD Hak Changelog
Last post by SpacePope - Dec 20, 2024, 03:11 PMCD4 Hak Update v4.04a4
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- Crafted magic wands can now be wielded in the main hand too
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- Crafted magic wands can now be wielded in the main hand too