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Post by calithena on Aug 27, 2007 9:32:12 GMT -6
Mule
Mules attack, save, and gain hit dice as fighting men. They can use no weapons but their kick attacks as normal to the rear. They may purchase barding, and enchanted mule-barding may sometimes be found in the depths.
In addition to progressing in attack, saves, etc. as a fighting man, mules may carry a great deal of weight. A first level mule may carry up to 2000 gold pieces of weight unencumbered, up to 3000 at 9" movement, and up to 6000 at 6" movement. These numbers increase by 1000, 2000, and 3000 gp respectively for each level of experience gained. Mules pay experience points to rise in level as fighting-men (or thieves, if you use the optional Greyhawk supplement).
PC mules have the ability to speak and read, though these are not common to the species. They may not write.
Dwarf Mules
Dwarves may also advance as mules. They receive all the benefits that Dwarves receive as fighting-men, except that they cannot use the +3 magic war hammer. They are shorter and stockier than other mules but aside from that are treated the same.
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Post by foster1941 on Aug 27, 2007 10:37:06 GMT -6
Love it! Do mules have a cap on advancement or can they keep gaining levels indefinitely (i.e. 10th level mule who can carry 11,000 gp unencumbered, 21,000 gp at 9", and 33,000 gp at 6")? Also, mules absolutely need their own set of level titles.
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Post by calithena on Aug 27, 2007 10:40:49 GMT -6
Dwarf mules are restricted to the 7th level of experience!
Here's some initial level title thoughts, someone else can fill this out:
Level 1 Carrier Level 2 Burden-Bearer Level 8 Mule Master Level 9 Mighty Mule Level 10 Mighty Mule, 10th level
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Post by Pierce Inverarity on Aug 27, 2007 11:50:43 GMT -6
Suggested character names:
Source: the mighty google.
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WSmith
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Post by WSmith on Aug 27, 2007 13:36:50 GMT -6
Ah, so we should have taken Crenshaw with us in that dusty dungeon.
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Post by Finarvyn on Aug 27, 2007 14:10:49 GMT -6
It's nice to see variants in the true OD&D style. If this had been a B/X board they would have had to make the Mule a race/class combo. Dwarf mules are restricted to the 7th level of experience! Dwarf mules! Hee! :-) How 'bout if Dwarf Mules can advance to higher levels if they have high Constitution? Regular mules cap at level 7, but those with 17 CON can reach level 8 and 18 CON can go to level 9.
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Post by coffee on Aug 27, 2007 16:04:13 GMT -6
Mule... PC mules have the ability to speak and read, though these are not common to the species. They may not write. ... Oh, sure, NOW you bring up Mules as PCs, when I've already got a Cleric!
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Stonegiant
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Post by Stonegiant on Aug 27, 2007 16:14:14 GMT -6
I real think that a 10th level mule should have a level title of Lord Jackass ;D
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Post by Pierce Inverarity on Aug 27, 2007 17:16:45 GMT -6
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lige
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Post by lige on Aug 29, 2007 23:24:43 GMT -6
I'm totally getting a mule as a henchman!
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Post by calithena on Aug 30, 2007 8:14:51 GMT -6
I think they cost more to hire at higher experience levels - possibly even demanding a full share of the treasure in hay!
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korgoth
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Post by korgoth on Aug 30, 2007 16:48:38 GMT -6
I finally understand the Foundation trilogy.
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Post by crimhthanthegreat on Sept 6, 2007 5:55:49 GMT -6
This reminds me of the talking mules from Robert Heinlein's book "Time Enough for Love" (1973). They were a hoot and we have used them in game, but only as ref characters.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2007 13:15:59 GMT -6
I think this calls for a new magic-user spell to deal with the menace this powerful new character class brings to the gaming table: Summon Carrot. ;D
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serendipity
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Post by serendipity on Sept 8, 2007 19:10:53 GMT -6
I would also recommend Turn Snakes to Sticks. (They obviously got it backwards in M&M.)
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Post by kent on Aug 29, 2011 15:08:25 GMT -6
LOL.
What about their mental stats? Any restrictions on Int, Wis and Cha wrt human interaction?
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leon
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Post by leon on Sept 4, 2011 12:37:44 GMT -6
I think someone is playing too much Dungeon Siege!
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