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| DeathKnight |
Posted - 04 Aug 2003 : 19:44:44
It has been a while since I played D&D (4 years) and was wondering if anyone could aid me in a few basic questions (I don't have any of the books  )
1) How do we figure out the hp and ac?
2) What are the - and + to the stats for a barbarian?
3) What are the - and + to the stats for a Orc?
4) Could anyone list a few feats/abilites in which the above to classes would use?
Thanks for ye time. |
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 07 Aug 2003 : 08:43:17
The SRD is something you should study. The Player's Handbook and The Dungeon Master's Guide answer all those questions (the PHB for the most, while the DMG has stats for monster races as characters).
The new version has several problems with it, as does the old one. I suggest that, if you want a really good game and don't mind spending some time with it, you should take a look at both versions and find a midpoint. For now, since I can tell you're quite new to this, stick with the new SRD. Also, take a look at some of the discussions on here about the 3.5 system.
(I really hate that decimal point in there . . . . ) |
| stoltzVI |
Posted - 05 Aug 2003 : 18:08:37
the quick way to get answers to those questions is to download the 3.5 SRD (System Reference Document). It can be found here : http://www.wizards.com/D20/article.asp?x=srd35
I would suggest getting the books as soon as possible though, as they are a generally fine read, and well worth it. |
| Horgesh |
Posted - 05 Aug 2003 : 01:21:39
I am going to be a bit vague here as to not step on any toes.
1) Hp is a byproduct of your character level. You gain more as you go up, just like 2nd ed. With a very very few exceptions; ac is determined by the type and amount of armor you have access to coupled with, but possibly superseding, your dexterity.
2) The Barbarian is a class, not a race. Classes do not add any ability modifies in and of themselves, but they do dictate other character mechanics.
3) Orcs are quite strong, but suffer numerous social and mental penalties to compensate.
4) An Orc Barbarian would probably make use of the Power Attack and Cleave feats. These are always fun for a new player (new to the edition anyway).
If you are interested in playing 3rd edition, I would strongly suggest purchasing a PHB. Monte Cook, Skip Williams, and Jonathan Tweet did an excellent job rewriting DnD, you (hopefully) wont be disappointed. Btw, if you do plan on making the purchase, you should probably buy the newer version [it has: v3.5 printed on the cover and retails for $29.99USD].
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