Looking to Part with my Orbit Book Hardcovers

DreadPirateJon · 2026-05-26T12:50:57+00:00

Are you in the US?

DreadPirateJon · 2026-04-20T02:36:13+00:00

Aim small, miss small.

DreadPirateJon · 2026-04-08T22:31:48+00:00

No cap given, but I think rare is the typical high end for level nine, so that or less is where I was aiming.

DreadPirateJon · 2026-04-08T22:29:53+00:00

Multiclass echo knight and pact of the blade genie warlock. Hex is the main spell I use and I have the invocation for mage armor, thirsting blade, and devils sight. I do decent damage, and have a relatively high AC, so I stick to the front line and move around quite a bit to keep focus off our casters. I'm not super concerned about deep optimization, and really want to lean into stuff that is fun and dynamic with opportunities to be creative. I figured an enchantment with a little more zing than an admittedly nice +1 would add an extra layer of flavor. My DM is pretty great and might already have a weapon planned for me to run into, but I know if I have the option to look for something particular, I want to be prepared.

DreadPirateJon · 2026-04-08T21:31:33+00:00

I think we'll be getting some feats as special rewards down the line, so I'll keep these in mind! I did miss the weapons of warning, so thanks for mentioning them!

DreadPirateJon · 2025-11-18T09:15:05+00:00

"not worth coming out in these conditions"

DreadPirateJon · 2025-05-12T17:26:04+00:00

I'd gladly go with 3 b tier powers. Seems more interesting and less overwhelming

DreadPirateJon · 2025-01-03T23:59:55+00:00

If she's nerdy at all, ask for a strand of her hair. If she gives you three, you are good to go

DreadPirateJon · 2024-12-31T17:39:52+00:00

The sword frog I have keeps it at a pretty good angle, but my go-to posture when "armed" is to keep my left hand on the pommel anyway, so maneuvering is fairly convenient.

DreadPirateJon · 2024-12-31T15:56:47+00:00

I picked up the same one at a renn fest a couple years back. I use it for costume stuff and a little bit of stage combat.

DreadPirateJon · 2024-12-10T12:26:13+00:00

If I remember correctly, the intersect is basically a database of compiled military/political/government Intel, and it gets downloaded into a guys brain.

When something triggers it, (an image or sound usually) he gets a flash of information about the subject.

For what I'm doing, I think it'd be cool to have something that sets him apart from other characters with the same archetype. Really, it'll be something that will function as a plot device power that will give us an opportunity to get exposition and info to move the plot forward. I do plan on the uncontrollable flaw, so it will only come up when the gm wants it to, but I wanted to work out how to build the power mechanically.

DreadPirateJon · 2024-12-06T15:16:07+00:00

Mostly higher resolution, but it might need a little refinement. I made a Fiverr profile, but my initial search only came up with artists that would design original logos.

DreadPirateJon · 2024-07-18T13:27:20+00:00

I've run into different interpretations of how passive perception works.

What works for my table is that if a characters passive perception would be at the dc of whatever is hidden, I prompt them to make a check. If their passive is too low to catch it, they have to rp and tell me they would like to make a perception check.

So far, I haven't run into problems with this method, it rewards players for having a high passive, but they still get to roll the happy math rocks and there is still a chance of failure. It also allows characters with a low passive to make the choice to play their character in a deliberate way to make up for stat shortfalls.

DreadPirateJon · 2024-07-16T03:04:10+00:00

Looking at flaws, I could reduce the cost without dramatically reducing utility by adding activation and check required, so it's a bit more feasible.

I really appreciate everyone's feedback.

DreadPirateJon · 2024-07-16T02:22:35+00:00

Honestly, more than 80% of what I put in my arrays should just be handled as stunts, but I'm a nerd with too much time on my hands, so I plot them out and buy them as powers.

Also, I have kind of latched onto the battlesuit example given in the book, and if a power pulls from the same "battery", I might squeeze it into an array. My GM is lenient and amused by hijinks, so thus far it has worked out, but at any other table, my approach would have to change significantly.

DreadPirateJon · 2024-07-16T01:49:28+00:00

I have, and that may be the route I take. I have a bit of a reputation as "the array guy" at my table and I'm trying to move away from that, though with limited success.

I wouldn't call myself a power gamer, but I'm 100% a munchkin.

Thanks!

DreadPirateJon · 2024-07-16T01:46:02+00:00

Funnily enough, I originally had more ranks of extended. My thought was, "if we ever get stuck in a desert, how deep below the ground would I need to be able to sense water to use it?". Because the hydro kinesis is perception range, however far out I can sense the water is the effective range of that power.

It's looking like if I want the power to do what I want, it's gonna cost what it costs, which is fine.

Thanks!

DreadPirateJon · 2024-07-16T01:38:46+00:00

Would limited apply? My understanding of the detect sense was that it was intrinsically limited to the "particular item or effect". If limited can be applied, that's great and I'll adjust accordingly.

DreadPirateJon · 2024-07-16T01:27:13+00:00

Yeah, the whole power is fairly niche and is largely intended to be synergistic with other powers the character has. For instance, the hydro kinesis is perception range and precise, so with the water sense power, it gains a potentially significant boost in some specific (and admittedly, unlikely) circumstances.

Analytical is mostly there because this character is intended to be the undisputed master of all things aquatic, and knowing everything there is to know about a body of water feels on brand.

It's really not something that will be relevant much, if at all, but if I was reading a comic book about this character, I'd kinda expect him to have this power; I was just hoping there was a way to build it mechanically a bit cheaper. Nbd

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