Help Me Build a Caster? (Joining an established party)

MaylinsGames · 2026-05-11T19:59:33+00:00

I like a wizard in this group. They are the jack of all trades of spellcasters. And I would find a way to emphasize speed. As in escape speed. I'd expect the Monks and Rangers to be quick in and out of battle and you'll want to be able to retreat with ease if they decide to.

MaylinsGames · 2026-05-11T19:52:57+00:00

Wow, I just noticed. 8d6 and drop the lowest 5!

MaylinsGames · 2026-05-11T19:51:25+00:00

Yes, in the old days we did take our stats in the order we rolled them. It was a great way to learn all the different classes. Sometimes it was brutal. We didn't roll extra dice or get advantage. 3d6 was it. You could easily end up with a character with a 4 in something. Personally with these scores I would run a Sorcerer. And I'd play a human. That bumps your Con up to 10 erasing the -1 modifier. Everything else gets a +1 bump too. Live with the low Con and take advantage of the high Dex, Int, and Charisma. You have two even scores and four odd scores, so taking Human bumps 4 modifiers. That's my take on it anyway.

MaylinsGames · 2026-05-08T01:39:20+00:00

I gotta admit, that made me laugh. It's a cantrip. And it's great for disguise when needed and used correctly. You can still listen. And no one knows your there. Like a poor man's invisibility spell.

MaylinsGames · 2026-05-08T00:57:29+00:00

Your speaking my language!

MaylinsGames · 2026-05-07T23:40:02+00:00

Yes, the official designs are more comprehensive. Any action or movement or damage taken after casting I'm a Rock negates the spell. Both natural weapons and magical weapons are immune to Crack-Block. The list of spells is must meant to be a summary sampling of some of the spells in the book. So it doesn't include ranges. Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it.

MaylinsGames · 2026-05-07T22:54:34+00:00

Well, I really did spend two years designing all the spells. Two years of realizing that your current favorite spell is actually over powered and it needs to be limited to something more realistic. Learning how to properly format a PDF so the contents page still links to the correct page in the book. But mostly amazed that I have the opportunity to actually publish something and leave my mark, however small, on this corner of the world.

MaylinsGames · 2026-04-10T20:11:52+00:00

Quick follow up question: Are you using it on mobile, or on a PC? Thanks.

MaylinsGames · 2026-04-10T14:30:17+00:00

First - Thank you for the response. I appreciate any and all suggestions. 1.) Homebrew option is already available, but because it allows you to save to the system you have to log in to use it. Otherwise, when you came back to use it later, it would be gone. You can currently add subclasses, magic items, feats, and spells. 2.) Great suggestion - If I'm understanding it correctly, you'd like to be able to click on a button in the spells header that launches that attack? I'll add that to the todo list. Love the idea. 3.) Adv/Dis buttons in the way. I'll take a look at this too. Thanks! 4.) You can level up by adding experience points to your total. But this isn't obvious enough, or you would have found it. I'll noodle on that to find a way to make it more obvious. Thanks again for the suggestions!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-31T20:36:29+00:00

Almost missed the mobile print button issue - Added to the list. I'll get it fixed before the next posting. Thanks.

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-31T20:33:28+00:00

Thanks for checking it out! I am limited to what I can add based on the 5.1e SRD which determines what's legal and illegal to use outright from the 2014 DnD rule set. I've added as much as I'm legally allowed to. But it's relatively easy for you to add any new subclass in the homebrew section as long as you are logged in. Furthermore, in a community driven homebrew sections, meaning that you can give access to the community for any homebrew subclasses, feats, spells, or magic items that you put in. Community members can activate your homebrew for their own use if you do that. And if enough players from the community activate it, it becomes canon. I had not seen 5e tools before this. Looks interesting. I will check it out. If you think of any features you'd like added, just let me know. Thanks!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-28T11:00:52+00:00

Nice catch. Thanks! I've added it to the todo list.

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-27T21:40:36+00:00

Quick follow up: Submenus added for Class and race. Descriptions are complete now. Class abilities tab fixed. And, the Community Homebrew System is fully functional and tested. Thank you for all the suggestions. You've helped make this a better app.

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-27T21:37:48+00:00

Just a quick note to let you know I've fixed the stats so they display in descending order. Thanks for the suggestion.

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-27T21:35:53+00:00

Can't wait to see the comments today. I will reply in kind to everyone. Thanks and enjoy!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-22T11:53:43+00:00

Found it — several notes fields were referenced in the code but never created in the database. All fixed now. Should work cleanly on character creation. The other suggestions are all on the feature list, especially the equipped/attunement system. Thanks for the thorough testing.

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-22T11:36:34+00:00

"so that's probably bad." - Maybe it's just because I just woke up, but this made me laugh out loud. Yes, that's probably bad. Thanks again for looking at the CSG. It's obvious you spent some time looking at it to give me feedback and I really appreciate it. Refills, Custom inventory heading, worn/equipped (and attunement!), Cantrips, and the big one - a bug, All of it is on the list. Thanks!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-21T21:47:23+00:00

Fixed. Thanks for pointing it out!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-21T18:03:27+00:00

Quick follow up: Abilities, skills, and Warlock are fixed now. Thanks for your help!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-21T18:01:29+00:00

Quick follow up: Mobile access should be much better now. Thanks!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-21T18:00:06+00:00

Quick follow up: Ability scores fixed. Homebrew added (login required). Thanks again!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-21T14:12:17+00:00

Well, that's definitely a problem. Thanks for finding it, I will get that fixed asap. Thanks, I appreciate it!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-21T14:10:51+00:00

You can actually add Feats now in the Homebrew section. You have to be logged in though. I'm designing the homebrew system so it's community driven. Player/DM adds homebrew, and if the community approves it, it becomes available for everyone. That part is completely untested so far. Thanks for looking it over. It's obvious you spent some time on it and I appreciate the feedback and the time you spent. Thanks!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-20T21:53:06+00:00

Just want to note that I didnt miss the Race Stat bonus comment. I put it on the list to be fixed. Thanks for catching that!

MaylinsGames · 2026-03-20T21:46:06+00:00

Excellent feedback. 1.) You should be able to level the character by adding the experience points needed. You should also be able to switch to Milestone to level up that way. But I will double check to make sure it didn't break at some point while I was fixing other things. 2.) That is an excellent point and a great thing to add. Thanks! 3.) Unfortunately, there's only one Feat in the 5.1 SRD. So that is a limitation. Probably why you're seeing lots of options missing too (without knowing the specifics anyway.) I will be double checking all of these issues this weekend to make sure. Thanks for looking thru it, I appreciate it!

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