tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549940298295825812.post8172113308167823796..comments2024-03-27T01:53:40.812-06:00Comments on Classic RPG Realms: Is Pathfinder Really That Bad?Sizzaxehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715649618278080709noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549940298295825812.post-2696734173398640962022-01-09T19:41:31.731-07:002022-01-09T19:41:31.731-07:00Wrong think in this comment.Wrong think in this comment.Ferrsaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272773515739215364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549940298295825812.post-40594211443260627562014-03-14T03:07:11.113-06:002014-03-14T03:07:11.113-06:003.5 had all of the problems you listed as well. I ...3.5 had all of the problems you listed as well. I also believe you do not adequately grasp the concept of the class system in dungeons and dragons.<br /><br />A fighter does not learn magic by beating up wolves, nor does he learn how to be a better fighter. Wolves are animals, they do not use stances or proper technique or wear armor. XP is a meta system, and characters are assumed to train or be instructed between sessions when they level. Remember, one does not level immediately.<br /><br />Class is a meta construct designed to explain to us, out of character, how a character operates behind the curtain. Be they a single class, a base and 'advanced' class, or a hybrid of multiple base classes.<br /><br />Let us take for example the fictional character Sir Matthew Lockwood, a dashing 6'9" knight in shining armor. He weilds a longsword in two hands as his chosen weapon, follows a code of chivalry, and wears chain and surcoat. He is ordained a paladin by the Church of Ragnar, who also favors the long sword as his weapon. He is honest and forthright, and aside from his skill at arms, he calls upon powers beyond ordinary man.<br /><br />What class is he?<br /><br />You might say Paladin, and that would be an obvious choice. He has the title, and fits their code and methods.<br /><br />What about a Fighter mixed with Favored Soul? He's still a longsword and chain warrior with powers beyond mortal man. Being honest and forthright isn't a class restriction here, but it isn't precluded either.<br /><br />How about a Sorceror Abjurant Champion, wearing mithril chain? He's still using a sword and maille, has his magic, and personality quirks.<br /><br />Of the three options above, how do you, in character, pick out which class he is? You can't.<br /><br />And you shouldn't.<br /><br />However, we as players need to know this so that we know what exactly Sir Lockwood can do.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549940298295825812.post-54737296285840089772012-08-28T19:04:00.103-06:002012-08-28T19:04:00.103-06:00There's really not a lot of reason to 'dip...There's really not a lot of reason to 'dip' like you're describing in PF, and certainly not a level of wizard for a fighter. Other systems, sure, but not really with PF. It might be something weird your players are doing, but even then, you're saying they're having fun incorrectly? That's not 'grognardy'. That's a problem with you, not them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com