davor 136 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 It would be quite a while for me to paint, my office is in shambles and I'm working on backyard Reno's... But the idea in intriguing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kangaroorex 37835 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 That's a really cool idea! I am certainly interested in an exchange. (like I need an excuse to paint, but a reason? those are priceless) As a thought, if you want to make it an exchange: paint up the baddies, we can send you our exchange minis, you can set the scene, and then eventually send out the monsters and badguys from the exchange. Its a thought anyway... I will play around with a 3.5 character and maybe read some background on the ravenloft setting so I can build a decent backstory. Any recommendations for player source material for ravenloft? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmiles 35886 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Really, pretty much anything is source material for the Demiplane of Dread. Ravenloft has this nasty habit of appearing out of nowhere, sucking people into the Mists, and keeping them. I think I have some old 2e stuff if you guys want it. I can pop it into my Google Drive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arkady 1667 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 I think 3.5 Expedition is a throwback to the 1st ed module, i.e. none of that Demiplane of Dread stuff. Could be wrong though. Still very much mulling over character ideas. Though I understand I make for a good Elan... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KoiPwned 484 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) I don't really have any specific recommendations, unless someone wanted to play one of two prestige classes that are offered in the mod. I'd honestly have to look up what they even are, though. If I recall correctly, the prerequisites make it a little difficult to start out as either one, so I've never had anyone play them before. EDIT: It is a throwback, but dsmiles is on the right track. Ravenloft is pretty isolated from the rest of the world, so you can use pretty much any source material. If any references need to be made specifically to the world outside, I'll DMprovise. Edited July 27, 2015 by KoiPwned 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kangaroorex 37835 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I am seriously considering the lawful neutral cleric with a death domain. I might finally get my army of undead treasure bearers in a world where they won't be destroyed on sight. In Ravenloft it also seems like the ability to rebuke or control undead might be a tad more useful than a turning ability... For a little history: I had a mage that I loved who had a pack string of undead skeletal horses. they were great, no need to feed them or care for them (although they would occasionally nip at grass or frolic in the fields in some mockery of life). Only problem was that every time he took them to civilization everybody would attack the undead skeletons. Then there would be a lot of mind affecting magic to get the populace to stop and then a whole lot of casting to restore the horses. the mage would lose 10% of his treasure share in fresh onyx! He started out as neutral good but slowly faded to neutral as he continued to play with his pack train. he probably had more practice raising the undead than most evil priests in the area, but never let his creations attack the living. The character was interesting... by skill he was specialized in evocation 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davor 136 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 That is always something I want to do too a necromancer, whether evil or not... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmiles 35886 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 So, if we don't get an arcane caster, I'll volunteer to fill that role with a Telepath, possibly a Subpsionic one (I'll dig up the info if it becomes necessary). I'll wait and see, though, 'cause I like ninjas. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kangaroorex 37835 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Let us see. I also have an interesting build for a mangus. some hex abilities and other stuff makes the build something to try. but the ambulatory ambulance is a must have for any party Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davor 136 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I believe Koi said we didn't have to worry too much about party balance. I don't need to be a barbarian... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmiles 35886 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 It's not so much about balance. Arcane casters are so useful. Psions slightly less so because of their limitations, but still useful. I'd personally rather not adventure without one. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kangaroorex 37835 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 casters and clerics are like American express cards. don't leave the tavern without one... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davor 136 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 My favourite character is Raistlin. I'm all about casters. I just figure it would be difficult to run a caster without the books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmiles 35886 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I can do it. I have All THE BOOKS. Psion it is, though I may go with something other than telepath. Metacreativitity is also good. Astral Constructs are good for all sorts of things. I'll get the subpsionics stuff uploaded and a link sent out for the DM. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmiles 35886 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 And done. I'll work up a Shaper (probably with the 5th level alternate ability, if we're at that level), and I'll be looking to prestige into Ectopic Adept and Constructor. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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