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== Game Mechanics == | == Game Mechanics == | ||
* Everything is a subject to change, ban, tweak, nerf, boost or ass-fuck at any time, if deemed necessary. | * Everything is a subject to change, ban, tweak, nerf, boost or ass-fuck at any time, if deemed necessary. | ||
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* Swift actions can be readied and/or simply taken instead of standard actions. | * Swift actions can be readied and/or simply taken instead of standard actions. | ||
* Initiator Level [ToB] is not advanced by non-martial adept classes, but see Practiced Initiator in '''Feats''' section. | * Initiator Level [ToB] is not advanced by non-martial adept classes, but see Practiced Initiator in '''Feats''' section. | ||
| + | * Essentia [MoI] is uninvested daily from all receptacles, but can be reinvested back as normal. Probably more of a clarification than a homerule, but still. | ||
== Races == | == Races == | ||
* Multiclass penalty is OFF, favored class racial entries can be disregarded. | * Multiclass penalty is OFF, favored class racial entries can be disregarded. | ||
* Skilled Half-Elves [UA]: +1 skillpt per level, as human. | * Skilled Half-Elves [UA]: +1 skillpt per level, as human. | ||
| + | * Drow: LA +1, SR equals 5+HD. | ||
* Whisper Gnomes [RoS]: three options are possible: | * Whisper Gnomes [RoS]: three options are possible: | ||
** LA +1: Change caster lever of spelllikes to 1/2 character level. | ** LA +1: Change caster lever of spelllikes to 1/2 character level. | ||
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== Base Classes == | == Base Classes == | ||
* Cleric: Spontaneous cure/inflict casting is possible from high-level slots, using the same Xd8+lvl progression. | * Cleric: Spontaneous cure/inflict casting is possible from high-level slots, using the same Xd8+lvl progression. | ||
| + | * Hexblade: list of bonus feats includes fighter feats along with default options. | ||
| + | * Marshal [MHB]: bonus feat Skillfocus (Diplomacy) is granted on second lvl, not first. | ||
* Sorcerer: gains 4 skillpts per level and Eschew Materials as bonus feat at 1st level. | * Sorcerer: gains 4 skillpts per level and Eschew Materials as bonus feat at 1st level. | ||
| − | * | + | * Soulknife [XPH]: Change BAB to full (as fighter), add more mindblade enchanments (up to DM). |
| + | * Swashbuckler [CW]: since everyone got a Weapon Finesse for free (see '''Feats'''), Swashbuckler gains a fighter bonus feat at 1st level. | ||
| + | * Swordsage [ToB]: gains Adaptive Style as bonus feat at 1st level. | ||
* Warlock [CA]: Imbue Item ability works only with spells that are seen live w. successfull spellcraft check. | * Warlock [CA]: Imbue Item ability works only with spells that are seen live w. successfull spellcraft check. | ||
| − | * | + | * Wizard Variant, Conjurer [PHB2]: Abrupt Jaunt is a swift action, not an immediate. |
== Prestige Classes == | == Prestige Classes == | ||
| − | * Assassin [DMG]: 6 skillpts per level, | + | * Abjurant Champion [CM]: BAB changed to 3/4, HD changed to d8. |
| − | * | + | * Assassin [DMG]: 6 skillpts per level. |
| + | * Deepstone Sentinel [ToB]: Change BAB to full (as fighter). | ||
| + | * Dungeon Delver [CV]: Remove from prereqs Alertness, Blind-Fight, craft (stonemasonry). Add to prereqs 10 ranks in spot & listen. | ||
| + | * Invisible Blade [CW]: Remove from prereqs Far Shot, PBS. Add to prereqs BAB +5. | ||
* Ruby Knight Vindicator [ToB]: Divine Impetus can give only one additional swift action in a round. | * Ruby Knight Vindicator [ToB]: Divine Impetus can give only one additional swift action in a round. | ||
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== Skills == | == Skills == | ||
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== Feats == | == Feats == | ||
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* Alertness and similar feats grant +3 bonus. | * Alertness and similar feats grant +3 bonus. | ||
| − | * | + | * Arcane Thesis grants only +1 CL to selected spell. |
| + | * Armor Specialization [PHB2] transfers armor AC to touch AC, instead of normal bonus | ||
* Combat Casting grants +6 bonus on most cast-related checks. | * Combat Casting grants +6 bonus on most cast-related checks. | ||
| − | * | + | * Darkstalker works, but with -20 penalty on hide & move silently. |
| − | * | + | * Law Devotion boni reduced by 2 (+1, +3, +5 instead of +3, +5, +7). |
| + | * Leap Attack benefits only first attack in pounce. | ||
| + | * Persist Spell is BANNED. | ||
* Practiced Initiator [NEW]. Req: Martial Lore 4 ranks. Benefit: add +4 to Initiator Level of one of your martial classes, not exceeding HD. | * Practiced Initiator [NEW]. Req: Martial Lore 4 ranks. Benefit: add +4 to Initiator Level of one of your martial classes, not exceeding HD. | ||
| + | * Primary Contact [City]: doesn't grant skill rank benefit in exceeding of normal HD+3 cap. | ||
| + | * Skillfocus grants +4 bonus | ||
| + | * Supreme Cleave [NEW]. Req: BAB +8, Great Cleave, Cleave, PA, Str 13. Benefit: as Frenzied Berserker class feature. | ||
| + | * Weapon Finesse is a free bonus feat for everyone who needs it. | ||
== Spells & Powers == | == Spells & Powers == | ||
| + | * Alter Self, Polymorph, Shapechange - too much hassle in trying to balance this crap, so BANNED for the sake of simplicity. | ||
| + | * Blasphemy, Holy Word, Word of Chaos, Dictum: all conditions are "will negates". | ||
| + | * Celerity and Greater Celerity [PHB2] is BANNED. Lesser Celerity: casting time is 1 swift action, doesn't daze. | ||
| + | * Divine Insight [SpC] is BANNED. | ||
| + | * Freedom of Movement: instead of autosuccess grants +40 on checks. Range changed to personal. | ||
| + | * Knock: does not autounlock, grants +2/CL (up to 20) on next Open Lock check. Fades after 1 min/CL if not used. | ||
| + | * Overland Flight: grants poor maneuverability. | ||
* Psychic Reformation is BANNED. | * Psychic Reformation is BANNED. | ||
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| + | == Items == | ||
| + | * Spell Storing [DMG] weapon special ability activation gotta be declared before attack. Spell is wasted on miss, or if not used in 24 hours. | ||
| + | * Crown of White Raven [ToB] is BANNED along with its' counterparts. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:33, 9 July 2008
Contents
Game Mechanics
- Everything is a subject to change, ban, tweak, nerf, boost or ass-fuck at any time, if deemed necessary.
- Action Points [ECS] are on, but work differently. Refer to DM for insturctions.
- Swift actions can be readied and/or simply taken instead of standard actions.
- Initiator Level [ToB] is not advanced by non-martial adept classes, but see Practiced Initiator in Feats section.
- Essentia [MoI] is uninvested daily from all receptacles, but can be reinvested back as normal. Probably more of a clarification than a homerule, but still.
Races
- Multiclass penalty is OFF, favored class racial entries can be disregarded.
- Skilled Half-Elves [UA]: +1 skillpt per level, as human.
- Drow: LA +1, SR equals 5+HD.
- Whisper Gnomes [RoS]: three options are possible:
- LA +1: Change caster lever of spelllikes to 1/2 character level.
- LA +0: Remove additional (high Cha) spelllikes, low-light vision, +2 CON, -2 STR.
- LA +0: Remove additional (high Cha) spelllikes, low-light vision. Change base speed to 20 ft.
Base Classes
- Cleric: Spontaneous cure/inflict casting is possible from high-level slots, using the same Xd8+lvl progression.
- Hexblade: list of bonus feats includes fighter feats along with default options.
- Marshal [MHB]: bonus feat Skillfocus (Diplomacy) is granted on second lvl, not first.
- Sorcerer: gains 4 skillpts per level and Eschew Materials as bonus feat at 1st level.
- Soulknife [XPH]: Change BAB to full (as fighter), add more mindblade enchanments (up to DM).
- Swashbuckler [CW]: since everyone got a Weapon Finesse for free (see Feats), Swashbuckler gains a fighter bonus feat at 1st level.
- Swordsage [ToB]: gains Adaptive Style as bonus feat at 1st level.
- Warlock [CA]: Imbue Item ability works only with spells that are seen live w. successfull spellcraft check.
- Wizard Variant, Conjurer [PHB2]: Abrupt Jaunt is a swift action, not an immediate.
Prestige Classes
- Abjurant Champion [CM]: BAB changed to 3/4, HD changed to d8.
- Assassin [DMG]: 6 skillpts per level.
- Deepstone Sentinel [ToB]: Change BAB to full (as fighter).
- Dungeon Delver [CV]: Remove from prereqs Alertness, Blind-Fight, craft (stonemasonry). Add to prereqs 10 ranks in spot & listen.
- Invisible Blade [CW]: Remove from prereqs Far Shot, PBS. Add to prereqs BAB +5.
- Ruby Knight Vindicator [ToB]: Divine Impetus can give only one additional swift action in a round.
Skills
- Tumble usable only in no armor or in light armor, and with no more than light load.
Feats
- Alertness and similar feats grant +3 bonus.
- Arcane Thesis grants only +1 CL to selected spell.
- Armor Specialization [PHB2] transfers armor AC to touch AC, instead of normal bonus
- Combat Casting grants +6 bonus on most cast-related checks.
- Darkstalker works, but with -20 penalty on hide & move silently.
- Law Devotion boni reduced by 2 (+1, +3, +5 instead of +3, +5, +7).
- Leap Attack benefits only first attack in pounce.
- Persist Spell is BANNED.
- Practiced Initiator [NEW]. Req: Martial Lore 4 ranks. Benefit: add +4 to Initiator Level of one of your martial classes, not exceeding HD.
- Primary Contact [City]: doesn't grant skill rank benefit in exceeding of normal HD+3 cap.
- Skillfocus grants +4 bonus
- Supreme Cleave [NEW]. Req: BAB +8, Great Cleave, Cleave, PA, Str 13. Benefit: as Frenzied Berserker class feature.
- Weapon Finesse is a free bonus feat for everyone who needs it.
Spells & Powers
- Alter Self, Polymorph, Shapechange - too much hassle in trying to balance this crap, so BANNED for the sake of simplicity.
- Blasphemy, Holy Word, Word of Chaos, Dictum: all conditions are "will negates".
- Celerity and Greater Celerity [PHB2] is BANNED. Lesser Celerity: casting time is 1 swift action, doesn't daze.
- Divine Insight [SpC] is BANNED.
- Freedom of Movement: instead of autosuccess grants +40 on checks. Range changed to personal.
- Knock: does not autounlock, grants +2/CL (up to 20) on next Open Lock check. Fades after 1 min/CL if not used.
- Overland Flight: grants poor maneuverability.
- Psychic Reformation is BANNED.
Items
- Spell Storing [DMG] weapon special ability activation gotta be declared before attack. Spell is wasted on miss, or if not used in 24 hours.
- Crown of White Raven [ToB] is BANNED along with its' counterparts.
