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Is the intent that you have to be at 50% or less HP before the hit lands that you will mirror the damage of? That's a bit of a different story than what I was thinking where being reduced to 50% or less HP by an attack qualified you to attack with that same damage. Yes. Sorry, I should clarify that.

Vivsavage, the only problem I see with that change is the half-orc surviving a critical or some terrible monster attack that deals more damage than is even possible with his current weapon. A dragon claws him for 28 damage that he just barely lives through... and then he swings his trusty battle-ax...

I've made a change to the class and would like to hear your responses. I have deleted the Brutish Deeds of Arms ability, since it really steps on the toes of the mighty deeds mechanic enjoyed by warriors and dwarves. This is the replacement: That Which Does Not Kill Us: When a half-orc is seriously ...

Vanguard wrote:I am in the process of playtesting my own Orc class, but perhaps in a future campaign.

I totally understand. If you think anyone might be interested in just looking at it, feel free... (this goes for everyone else here as well)

bitflipr wrote:I bet if you just renamed it (Deeds) something different, there wouldn't be the temptation to compare it with the original.

Agreed. Any suggestions for other names are appreciated.

Raven_Crowking wrote:

vivsavage wrote:I wanted everything the half-orc to does to be sloppy.

When he eats pancakes, maple syrup dribbles down his chin!

And leaves sticky, rigid spots all over his shirt.

That was not clear, I apologize. Mighty Deeds is essentially a fiat feat/combat maneuvers system. Off the top of my head, they include: blinding, disarm, trip, pushback, and precision attacks, as well as offensive, defensive, and rallying maneuvers. The book also specifies that situation appropriat...

I like the brutish deed tables also. it takes that option of creating a signature deed and applies it to the race. Plays on the fact that they are not trained fighters such as warriors or dwarves, but are just relying on their brute nature. That was my intent. I was going to use the standard Mighty...

Anyone else? Please?

But I agree with bitflipr about the Brutish Deeds. More importantly, they lack the fluid quality that makes the Mighty Deed system work, in my opinion. I don't want my players to have to spend too much time figuring out what they need to roll in order to succeed. Its the same as the standard deeds ...

I like all the descriptions and abilities of the Half-Orc described here, other than Brutish Deeds of Arms. I don't care so much for another deed mechanic, since the Warrior and Dwarf already implement this so well. Is this one supposed to be limited to only what is listed? I ask because the Warrio...

Anyone?

Please give me feedback on this half-orc class. Thanks!

Since 0-level PCs are just a bunch of scraggly peasants, the typical heroic miniatures don't seem well suited. What do you recommend for 0-level miniatures?

Just curious what 3rd party classes are out there. I'm specifically wondering about the ranger, gnome, and half-orc.