[PF-1e] Rise of the Old Ones

[UngainlyFool]

Originally Posted by Eviltedzies

Even though I am already accepted, I wanted to post my character information here for folks to see. If it helps you get an idea for the character, his mechanics, or even ideas for tie-ins between the characters then good.

If anyone has any questions I'm happy to assist. Specifically if my sheet is any indication I have a predilection for building strong characters mechanically so if you aren't sure about a mechanics issue ask away!

Thanks for sharing. I had considered applying but now know that any character I make would be hopelessly underwhelming.

[Unforgiven]

@ungainlyFool: It's not that bad, evil and I can help with the mechanics if you can get a solid background and story up.

[Eviltedzies]

Originally Posted by UngainlyFool

Thanks for sharing. I had considered applying but now know that any character I make would be hopelessly underwhelming.

I was sorta afraid of showing my sheet for partially this reason, but I will gladly second Unforgiven's statement. Unforgiven, myself, and Leo are always willing to assist folks in brainstorming ways to create a character whose mechanics you not only enjoy but one that excels at what you want them to do.

Please, please don't lose interest in the game just due to the power level. Leo is an excellent DM and he values good role-play over roll-play despite what the high powered mechanics of this game may suggest.

[SelfAwareNPC]

That sheet is... wow. Those HPs and CLs are something.

[PainterOfMinis]

Welp, I thought 111 health and 30 AC wasn't half bad... Suppose that's the price I pay for sticking with Paizo only. Still happy enough with Josef though, should still be able to do his (Probably unncecessary) niche of bull rushing and tripping!

[Unforgiven]

Wuz only has 120 hp and like a 25 ac

[LeoByron]

EvilTedzies has been amenable to working with the GM and other players in the past. If there are serious power discrepancies in the party I am confident that we can work to meet in the middle, either by buffing the underpowered or reigning in overpowered PC's.

[SelfAwareNPC]

Lol. I actually am glad to see this. I feel less guilty about my build, and it gives me a few ideas as to what I should be aiming for, power-wise.

It'll be hard to get anywhere near his DC's, but it would be a shame to see him reigned in. Tedzie worked hard and cleverly, and made a lot of sacrifices. Nemo is truly a work of art.

EDIT: Also inspired by his organized sheet layout. Taking notes.
EDIT2: I just discovered what impliments are, thanks to Nemo ^_^

[UngainlyFool]

Oh, yeah, that was a self-depreciating joke. I certainly don't want to nerf another character in any way, especially with how expertly it was accomplished.

Sorry for coming off in a negative way.

[droobles]

Reluctant Hero Name: Scias - (Guardians of the North) Race: Tiefling (alternate traits, cursed, Rakshasa ancestor?) Classes (Side 1): spheresConscript 8 Classes (Side 2): Bounded Blade (srd), Kensai (srd)Spheres Magus 8 Intended Role: Frontliner, Single Shot Killer, Off-Heal, Aura Support Alignment: N Traits: Magical Knack (Magus), Fate's Favored, Finding your Kin Drawback: Pride (think Marty Mcfly from back to the future, easy way to get into trouble) Flaws: Take one additional point of damage whenever struck by metal. A consequence from his curse and fate defying ways.Metal Intolerance, -2 to ranged attack rolls.Shaky   CASTING TRADITION: Arcane Ninjutsu Drawbacks: Somatic Casting (x2), Prepared, Witchmarked (obvious mark, dogfolk), Skilled Casting (Perform (Hand Seals)) Spheres Drawbacks: Personal Meld -> Quick Meld.Dark Sphere, Altered Time (Haste Only) -> Augment Healing.Time Sphere, Personal Conflict -> Totemic Aura.War Sphere Boons: +1 spell point/level MARTIAL TRADITION: Personal Style Talents: Equipment Sphere (Unarmored Training, Ninjutsu Training) Base Sphere: Fencing Sphere (Read Foe) Thematic Talent: Equipment Sphere (Finesse Fighting) Spheres Drawbacks: Adrenaline Junkie -> Marauder (Adrenaline).Berserk Sphere, Virtuous -> Read Foe.Fencing Sphere, Gladiator -> Humble Combatant.Gladiator Sphere Source of Mythic Power: Fated MYTHIC TRADITION: Screw Destiny Drawbacks: Traditional, Oracle Lycanthropy curseCursed, Relic Bound Quality: Nature's Balance (Liked by dogs, hated by cats) Boons: You gain the legendary item universal path ability. At 3rd tier, this item becomes a minor artifact. At 6th tier, this item becomes a major artifact. This boon costs two drawbacks and counts as two boons. If you already have the legendary item ability, you may immediately retrain it.Legendary Gear, Expertise (Pact Spirits) Mythic Basic Abilities: * Mythic Power 9/day, Hard to Kill, Surge +1d6 * Increase Dex +2, Recuperation *Feats: Your tier is considered 2 higher for determining the potency of mythic abilities, feats, and spells. This doesn’t grant you access to mythic abilities or greater versions of mythic spells at a lower tier than you would normally need to be to get them, nor does it grant you additional uses of mythic power or adjust the dice you roll for your surge.Mythic Paragon (T1), Weapon Training, Fast Movement, Invulnerability.Mythic Conscript Specialization (T1) x3 MYTHIC PATH: Reluctant Hero * Reluctant Heroics: Your disdain for adventure and heroism hardens your mind. Add a bonus equal to one-half your mythic tier (minimum +1) on saves against illusions and effects that would cause you to become charmed, dominated, or fascinated, and you gain a bonus equal to your mythic tier on Sense Motive checks and to the DC to demoralize you or change your behavior with a Diplomacy or Intimidate check. You automatically receive a Will save to disbelieve any illusion within 10 feet that you observe. If you fail a saving throw against an illusion or enchantment, you may expend one use of mythic power as an immediate action to reroll the save, or as a move action on your next turn to reroll the save with a +4 bonus. You can attempt only one reroll regardless of which type you choose.Cynic * Upon taking this ability, you can no longer die from old age. If you have penalties to your physical ability scores due to aging, you no longer take those penalties. You still continue to age, and you gain all the benefits to your mental ability scores.Longevity (T1), Your mythic nature is a cloak that can shield you from the minds and memories of others. Creatures struggle to recognize you, recall your appearance, remember the nature of conversations they had with you, and recount the actions you took when you were in their presence. If a creature makes a deliberate attempt to recall details about time spent with you, it must succeed at a Will save (DC 10 + your tier + your Charisma modifier) to recall anything beyond vague details. In addition, you’re under a permanent nondetection effect with a caster level equal to your character level plus your tier. You can end this effect at any time, and can resume it as a swift action.No one of consequence (T1), You gain a permanent +2 bonus to one ability score of your choice. You can select this path ability up to six times. Each time you do, it must apply to a different ability score.Enhanced Ability - Dex (T3)   Scias is a product of circumstances and fought his whole life against his fate. He is always in search of his true self, so he forsook all lies on his life. The fickle nature of life made him search for order, his word is worth as much as his life. The expectations imposed on him made him abandon fame and the consequences of his choices just brought him closer to enlightenment. He will do what must be done, but on his own time. Scias believes in hard work, but hates how there is an unending need of teaching by example. Life would be best if he was left alone, however he always finds himself at the right place and time to act for the greater good.   Born to a noble family, Scias almost died at birth. Everyone was surprised the baby was a tiefling, to human parents at that. If not for the court wizard salvaging the situation Scias story would have been very short. His upbringing was twice as rigurous in order to put the "bad blood" in check. Unfortunately fate had other plans, a cult kidnapped Scias to use his body as a vessel for an ancient Rakshasa prophecy. Now, is it better to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort? Perhaps this was part of Fate's plan, Scias was able to escape from his captors, not without consequences (the youth Tiefling now looked like some kind of feral humanoid). Luckily, he was accepted back home, Scias actions ended up helping destroy the demonic cult. Such situations happnned more than once, some kind of group would go after Scias in order to use him for some greater plan and Scias would barely escape, destroying their plans. That sequence of events stopped only when Scias found a mentor, Hatsu Sasae, that was the spark to start his self-learning journey. Fate still played its pranks on Scias, but he was now master of his own road. Decades have passed since the start of his journey, but promises he made are remain true today as they were a lifetime ago. Gaia calls for those that are able and Scias will rise to the occasion.   Scias mythic powers come from Fate itself, or from his struggle with Fate. It is not clear if Fate wanted Scias to be a power for order, of for chaos, but the end result is that through the dealings of destiny Scias was awakened. After the awakening Scias has fought tooth and nail to not be a puppet of Fate, but the struggle itself might be an essential component of a grander design. The answer might be reached when his fate is fulfilled, but it will be one of his own making if is up to Scias.   "Finally, it was time to go back..." Kane thought to himself, this trip didn't result in what he hoped, it ends with him having no more answers than before he got here. Kane kept a sour expression, maybe if he had more time, or more resources he could have found a clue, he was so upset that he didn't partake in yesterday's party, even thought he had met Uncle John when coming to Xen'drik. Nonetheless, all he could hope for was a safe return trip, not home, just a trip. At least he would be able to check Quiss's progress, she was small, but she really had a talent with blades. A quick survey was enough to see the most diverse crew Kane had ever seen near a ship. He approached the one responsible for recruiting new crew members "How much for a passenger these days?", was all he said before feeling how light his pockets were, "...scratch that. I gather you are looking for capable hands, I assure you I am up for the task, I guess Uncle John could vouch for me.", Kane finished with a strained smile.   Oaths (8): Your words will betray no falsehood. You are not allowed to deliberately speak any lies, including bluffing, stating half-truths or concealed truths with the intent to deceive, exaggerating, telling white lies, and so on. This applies to all forms of communication. If presented with circumstances where telling the truth would bring harm, you can remain silent.Candor (1) You have sworn to uphold your good name and maintain an air of dignity in your actions. You must select a code of honor and maintain an honor score (see Ultimate Campaign) of at least 3 x your character level at all times. When you first swear this Oath or when you level up, your honor score is increased to 3 x your character level if it is lower. Samurai Code: Songbird Order: Edicts: The samurai must never destroy art unless doing so is part of an artful act or performance of her own. She must respect the skill of her opponents and never desecrate or purposefully humiliate a foe. If she takes a sapient life, she must create a piece of art, performance, or poem in honor of the fallen creature or creatures in order to memorialize what she has taken from the world.Honor (2) You are not a leader or a bearer of glory, but rather a simple servant of greater forces. You may not accept the service of followers, underlings, or minions (including summoned, tamed, or animated minions), nor may you accept noble titles or own lands beyond what you need to survive.Humility (1) You must speak no words in any tongue. Accidental noises and the sounds of battle (such as the sound of a fist or weapon striking an opponent) do not affect this Oath. You are allowed to make a nonvocal noise to warn another of danger (such as by stomping or clapping), and you may use writing, gestures, and motions to communicate with others (including sign language).Silence (2) You must perform a specific physical or magical ritual every day to maintain your abilities. This ritual takes one hour to perform and can be performed anywhere, but requires that you either spend 5 gp per character level or reduce your maximum hit points by an amount equal to your character level for 24 hours every time you perform the ritual. Ritual: Consecutive slashes, with sword, hand or imagination, followed by a grateful prayer and meditation. Preparation, slash, prayer and meditation, no rest time (it means HP is reduced by the same amount as character level). Yeah, I am blatantly copying Netero's origin story, lol.Ritual (1) ou have sworn your service to a god, nation, or leader (hereafter referred to as your patron). Your alignment must remain within 1 step of your patron’s, and you must adhere to the moral tenets of your patron while remaining in their good standing. Paladin or antipaladin codes provide a framework for what moral tenets might mean for a character who pledges an Oath of Loyalty. Minor infractions may be overlooked, but a gross defiance (such as disobeying a direct order from your patron or acting in a way that directly contradicts your patron’s teachings) is sufficient to break an Oath of Loyalty. A patron may revoke the benefits of an Oath of Loyalty at any time. Patron: GaiaLoyalty (1) Boons (8): Bonus Talents(3), Skillful(1), Enhanced Abilities and Defenses(4)

[droobles]

Ok, app is complete for review, I am just thinking about some techniques to craft.

[Unforgiven]

I've went out of my way to avoid over optimizing wuzruz. I've got him mostly with flavor classes and split his focus three ways to make sure I can't overly optimize in any of the three areas, and I've taken purposeful handicaps to be safe.

[CatCanCook]

Well, I don't know that I should go forward to finish an application.

Given the high power level of the characters being posted, my idea of a summoning based character is just not going to compete power-wise. (Google around, and you'll see that Summon Monster and Mythic games just don't mix well.)

Even dropping a mythic status plus half a dozen upgrades on a critter, they are not going to make a dent against the opponents some of these other players would need to face to experience as a challenge.

[Unforgiven]

@cat I don't think a summoner is a bad option if you build it out right, and having a horde can defiantly be handy if you have a high enough attack, though it puts a heavy mechanics load on you.

[CatCanCook]

Update: I finished a character sheet - https://www.rpgcrossing.com/profiler/view.php?id=87044, including starting gear.

Major changes since first draft
* Changed Shaman class to Herald Caller; dropped familiar
* Changed a level of Conscript to Drifting Lotus Monk
* Added some oaths and changed from an armor wearing built to an armorless one

Still to do: revise origin and add roleplaying sample. Pick skills and spells. Done,