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kesher
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Karma: 93 |  | Re: D&D Next live chat today!
« Reply #1 on May 16, 2012, 1:08pm » | |
Or, since I apparently can't deal with time zones, it's happening right now (1 pm CST)
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« Reply #2 on May 16, 2012, 4:21pm » | |
Here a short summary of the first part:
playtest pack is made of 5 pregen characters (rogue, wizard, fighter, 2 clerics) + Cave of Chaos adventure + Cave of Chaos bestiary + DM rules + Player rules
pregen characters will have both themes and backgrounds
classic four races (halfling, human, elf, dwarf)
one cleric will be classic (mace + armor), the other one will be more mystic
playtest pack will focus on core rules
monsters will be shown as a single stat block in the adventure, extended stat block + fluff in the bestiary
at-will powers will be options
clerics will have domains
rogues will have "schemes" (supposedly roguish distinguishing features)
wizards will have cantrips (at-will useful in and off combat)
rules are made to give any class the chance to shine
we already know wizards will cast vancian magic
they talk about spell point system and power system to mark the difference between sorcere, warlock and wizard
future options for sub-races
at-will stuff will come from themes and backgrounds
fighters will have maneuvers (alternative to feats but each maneuever has more options)
no Prestige Classes for the moment
Some clarifications:
the Theme option gives access to Skills
the Background option gives access to Feats
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« Reply #3 on May 17, 2012, 9:42pm » | |
Thanks for posting this, Azafuse.
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