Like Dragon Like Son - Episodes Tagged with “Point Buy”

Raising the Banneret: Workshopping a Revised Purple Dragon Knight

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0800

There are some subclasses which no one plays because, well, they kind of suck. We often ask what it would take to make them suck less -- but also not to get too overpowered that they make the DM want to pull out their hair. This week both Jay and Jack bring some ideas together on what the Banneret subclass (aka Purple Dragon Knight) is all about (leadership), and how to bring out the best of that theme.

We look to try to fix features if we can, or possibly replace them with something similar but functionally better -- like how do we improve on a feature connected to Second Wind or Action Surge, when both of those are so limitied in uses. We also try adding a few new features (bonus action: help) to make this subclass one of the most supportive fighters in the game, something that's a bit lacking within the class.

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Sorcerer Redux: Better With Spell Points

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 14 May 2021 09:00:00 +0800

In the back of the DM's Guide is an often overlooked section about using spell points instead of spell slots. While many dismiss this as too confusing, on closer examination, this might be just the ticket for giving sorcerers that extra love they deserve...that and a few other tweaks, like light armor proficieny and Constitution as their casting ability.

Also we take the training wheels off of Metamagic, allowing Sorcerers to truly demonstrate their full potentionial. Why limit them to just one metamagic option per spell? That would be like limiting a Monk to just one Monk feature per attack. What fun is that? We talk about fun ways you can spend from your enlarged spell point pool on multiple Metamagic options. And we look at some other features that Sorcery Points could be spent on. This class is starting to look good!

If you want a closer look at the revision of the Sorcerer class, check out this link: Sorcerer, Revised

Ready For Hell: The Heavy Metal Holy Ranger

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 08 May 2020 18:00:00 +0800

In this episode, we go where no one wants to go: Ranger Land! Except that we make our Ranger into a psedo-paladin for a Descent into Avernus, or any fiendish/undead campaign setting. He's trading in his bow for melee weapons as a Strength Ranger -- a StRanger! We talk about how we like to build a stereotypical character out of a completely different class.

We also talk about how we distrust stats that people roll at home, why the point buy system works best, before we suit up the ranger in full plate and turn him into a holy knight who travels to fiendish planes to hold the line.

Then we get frustrated with favored terrain and favored enemies. We talk about a few simple table rules that won't break the game, while making these Ranger features suck less. Get ready to trade in your Divine Smite for a Zephyr Strike!

Two Generations Talking D&D

Jay and Jack Oatway — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0800

In this episode, we discuss getting started, give a walkthrough of a fitnuss junkie 'starlock' character build (Strength Warlock) with a therapy healing dog. Yes, this isn't your typical D&D build. We drop some hints and tricks on how to stand out with your next character when you get to the table. We also talk about why it's rewarding for DMs and players to start campaigns at higher levels.