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al-qadim:starting_info [2017-05-05 08:16] – [Experienced players] sandraal-qadim:starting_info [2017-07-09 06:45] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ==== Experienced players ==== ==== Experienced players ====
   * [[http://idiomdrottning.org/hillfolk_char_sheet.pdf|Hillfolk character sheet]]; we'll fill in that together during the first session   * [[http://idiomdrottning.org/hillfolk_char_sheet.pdf|Hillfolk character sheet]]; we'll fill in that together during the first session
-  * [[http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/character_sheets|D&D character sheet]] (also has pregens — don't use "Dragonborn" or "Draconic sorcerer") +  * [[http://idiomdrottning.org/nl-character-sheet.pdf|Minimalist D&D character sheet]] 
-  * [[http://idiomdrottning.org/char_sheet_front-blastless.pdf|Character sheet with our modified skill list]]+  * [[http://idiomdrottning.org/char_sheet_front-blastless.pdf|D&D character sheet, official-style but with our modified skill list]] 
 +  * [[https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/character_sheets|Official D&D character sheet]] (also has pregens — don't use "Dragonborn" or "Draconic sorcerer")
   * We're starting at level 5.   * We're starting at level 5.
-  * [[http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop/players-basic-rules|D&D basic rules]] — and I'll also give you a copy of Dungeonesque which is a 3rd party printing of the basic rules.+  * [[https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop/players-basic-rules|D&D basic rules]] — and I'll also give you a copy of Dungeonesque which is a 3rd party printing of the basic rules.
   * Instead of AC, put in "Defense", which is AC - 12. E.g. if you have AC 15, put in +3.   * Instead of AC, put in "Defense", which is AC - 12. E.g. if you have AC 15, put in +3.
   * Backgrounds are optional; the Hillfolk stuff replaces a lot of that (but if you want both, go for it).   * Backgrounds are optional; the Hillfolk stuff replaces a lot of that (but if you want both, go for it).
-  * Casters might find a [[http://idiomdrottning.org/5e-slot-grid/|slot grid]] a useful tool, I'll try to remember to print one out+  * Casters might find a [[http://idiomdrottning.org/5e-slot-grid/|slot grid]] a useful tool 
 +  * [[http://idiomdrottning.org/equipment_sheets.pdf|Equipment sheets that help you keep track of weight]] 
 +  * [[http://idiomdrottning.org/henches_and_forms.pdf|Henches, followers and shapeshifting forms]]
 ==== Beyond This Point There Are Only Nerds ==== ==== Beyond This Point There Are Only Nerds ====
   * See above re Defense, starting level, backgrounds, and Hillfolk sheet.   * See above re Defense, starting level, backgrounds, and Hillfolk sheet.
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   * And, no Dragonborn or Draconic bloodline   * And, no Dragonborn or Draconic bloodline
   * UA Waternborne Adventures is OK   * UA Waternborne Adventures is OK
-  * Elemental Evil Player's Companion is OK+  * Elemental Evil Player's Companion is OK. Aarakocra... need to be discussed. Something about flying speed? I didn't understand it. Talk with Micke E, he's my designated "build checker lieutenant".
   * Forget what I said earlier about starting from a kit from 2e book, that's overkill   * Forget what I said earlier about starting from a kit from 2e book, that's overkill
   * Likewise, that old EN-world-thread, they never got done. But [[http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?358985-Al-Qadim-Land-of-Fate-%285e-conversion%29|the first two posts, djinn patron and various background ideas, are good and usable!]]   * Likewise, that old EN-world-thread, they never got done. But [[http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?358985-Al-Qadim-Land-of-Fate-%285e-conversion%29|the first two posts, djinn patron and various background ideas, are good and usable!]]
-  * All six of the "monstrous" beings from page 119-120 on Volo's guide are available (Bugbear, Goblin, Hobgoblin, Kobold, Orc, Yuan-Ti) are available as are Kenku and Lizardfolk from earlier in that book. Can probably be convinced to put in some of the others too. However, the rest of this book has some spoilers. [[http://dnd.idiomdrottning.org/volo_beings.pdf|Here's a (not completely legal) PDF that only has that chapter.]]+  * Including the "desert armor" house rule from them. If you're proficient with heavy armor and are not wearing armor, you get +1. This stacks with Mariner. 
 +  * All six of the "monstrous" beings from page 119-120 on Volo's guide are available (Bugbear, Goblin, Hobgoblin, Kobold, Orc, Yuan-Ti) are available as are Kenku and Lizardfolk from earlier in that book. Can probably be convinced to put in some of the others too. However, the rest of this book has some spoilers. [[https://dnd.idiomdrottning.org/volo_beings.pdf|Here's a (not completely legal) PDF that only has that chapter.]]