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Hexmaster
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Alternative Character Classes (not serious)
   

Guys.....bored with the same old characters.....elf this...half-orc that...well how about some ideas for new classes.
I have quickly stuck a few together...not really that clever but you get the idea...I m sure you guys can be much more imagiinative and amusing.
This was prompted by my young boy watching as I created my six characters for Icewind Dale 2. I never could really explain to him why I couldnt have Postman Pat in my party...hmmm



Half-Orc Salesman - special ability of Boredom but has a -3 to charisma
Elf Receptionist - No real bonuses or skills but she's got nice tits
Dwarven Plumber - special abilities of Haggle and Spot Traps but -2 to Common Sense
Halfling Hairdresser - Comes with Combing skill and +2 Scissors and Magic Spray
Half-Elf IT Engineer - Has a +2 to Strength but -10 to Int...Base skill of PowerDown...any probs he can turn things off & on again.
Human Aromatherapist - Special ability of Chill-Out. +5 to Charisma making her "too nice" (annoying). Equipped with +2 Pestle & Mortar.
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Post Tue Dec 03, 2002 9:57 am
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Jaz
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I love the Dwarven Plumber !
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Post Tue Dec 03, 2002 10:42 am
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Jericho
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Re: Alternative Character Classes (not serious)
   

quote:
Originally posted by Hexmaster

Half-Elf IT Engineer - Has a +2 to Strength but -10 to Int...Base skill of PowerDown...any probs he can turn things off & on again.



It sounds like you have been working as an IT Engineer in a MS enviorment.. i recognize the swithcing things off and on
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Post Tue Dec 03, 2002 11:34 am
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Korzen
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I always liked halfling barbarians with a skill for two handed weapons
Post Tue Dec 03, 2002 2:12 pm
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Oye
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Re: Alternative Character Classes (not serious)
   

quote:
Originally posted by Hexmaster
Half-Elf IT Engineer - Has a +2 to Strength but -10 to Int...Base skill of PowerDown...any probs he can turn things off & on again.

good one

i'd go with a Human Bum myself though; +15 to evasion and indolence, +4 to Perception, -9 to Strength, Endurance, Personality, Speed and Agility
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Post Tue Dec 03, 2002 6:24 pm
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Kendrik
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Re: Alternative Character Classes (not serious)
   

quote:
Originally posted by Hexmaster
Dwarven Plumber - special abilities of Haggle and Spot Traps but -2 to Common Sense


With access to a special spell -

Power Word, Cost
Conjuration
Level: Plumber 1
Components: V,S
Casting Time: Just over an hour (only applicable if charging a "consulting fee" on a per hour basis)
Range: One Household
Target: One Living Creature
Duration: Could take weeks
Saving Throw: Phone a consumer Rights Program
Spell Resistance: Buy a "How to Plumb Manual"

Unlike many other "Power Word" Spells, Power Word, Cost actually needs a somantic component. The actual casting involves looking at the "plumbing related problem" for the alloted casting time, poking it with a wrench, standing up, shaking you head and then muttering the the final words to complete the encantaion "Ooooo, that looks nasty, it's gonna be expensive - I suspect you may need the whole system replacing". Once the spell is cast it instantly triples the cost of any work that needs doing.
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Post Tue Dec 03, 2002 8:15 pm
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Ammon777
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Re: Alternative Character Classes (not serious)
   

quote:
Originally posted by Kendrik
quote:
Originally posted by Hexmaster
Dwarven Plumber - special abilities of Haggle and Spot Traps but -2 to Common Sense


With access to a special spell -

Power Word, Cost
Conjuration
Level: Plumber 1
Components: V,S
Casting Time: Just over an hour (only applicable if charging a "consulting fee" on a per hour basis)
Range: One Household
Target: One Living Creature
Duration: Could take weeks
Saving Throw: Phone a consumer Rights Program
Spell Resistance: Buy a "How to Plumb Manual"

Unlike many other "Power Word" Spells, Power Word, Cost actually needs a somantic component. The actual casting involves looking at the "plumbing related problem" for the alloted casting time, poking it with a wrench, standing up, shaking you head and then muttering the the final words to complete the encantaion "Ooooo, that looks nasty, it's gonna be expensive - I suspect you may need the whole system replacing". Once the spell is cast it instantly triples the cost of any work that needs doing.


LOL nice spell, i love it!
Post Tue Dec 03, 2002 8:47 pm
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Rendelius
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What about a HUMAN RPGDOT EDITOR? Can regenerate without sleep, has a +3 bonus for spotting scrolls and a -5 penalty for getting links right.
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Post Tue Dec 03, 2002 8:49 pm
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irritantnumber6
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There was a HILARIOUS article on GameSpy about the "10 Least Popular D&D Character Classes."

My favorite of Dungeon Decorator.

Dungeon Master: You enter a dungeon. What do you look for?
Human Thief: I look for traps!
Half-Elf Dungeon Decorator: I look for splashes of color . . .
Post Wed Dec 11, 2002 4:38 am
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Jericho
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LoL
I found the article and it was actually really funny..
I post the link here:
http://www.gamespy.com/top10/january02/dndclasses/


EDIT: My personal favorite:

The Pacifist Cleric!

Dungeon Master: The orcs attack your party!
Pacifist Cleric: I remind them that violence solves nothing.
Dungeon Master: Okay ... they all decide to attack you.
Pacifist Cleric: I set myself on fire!
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Post Wed Dec 11, 2002 8:14 am
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Oye
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quote:
was going to quote something here, but it's all damn funny so i'd just end up quoting the entire article :/

rofl really nice article
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