VikingSamurai
2010-02-13, 04:49 PM
Okay, here's my second attempt at making a balanced race/subrace. Any constructive criticism would be very welcome. Note that all racial traits replace that of the standard human as listed in the Player's Handbook.
Uthgardt
+2 CON, -2 INT, -2 CHA.
Size: Medium
Base land speed: 30ft (though, the Uthgardt is not encumbered by wearing armour).
Favoured class: Barbarian.
Automatic languages: Common, Giant (they run into a fair few of them in the dalelands/Icewind Dale).
Fighter's Blood (Racial): Gains one feat from the fighter's bonus feat list (provided they meet the Prerequisites).
Wild (Racial): Gains +2 to survival checks.
Powerful Build (Racial): The physical stature of Uthgardt lets them function in many ways as if they were one size category larger. Whenever an Uthgardt is subject to a size modifier or special size modifier for an opposed check (such as during grapple checks, bull rush attempts, and trip attempts), the Uthgardt is treated as one size larger if doing so is advantageous to him. An Uthgardt is also considered to be one size larger when determining whether a creature’s special attacks based on size (such as improved grab or swallow whole) can affect him. An Uthgardt can use weapons designed for a creature one size larger without penalty. However, his space and reach remain those of a creature of his actual size. The benefits of this racial trait stack with the effects of powers, abilities, and spells that change the subject’s size category.
Description: The Uthgardt are a race of humongous, hardy humans, who primarily live atop the harsh tundras of Icewind Dale. They are a simple people, often not knowing (or understanding) the mannerisms and customs of the so-called "civilized" races. They are often referred to as barbarians by most other races because of this, but nevertheless, they do, on many an occasion, prove themselves to be extremely powerful fighters - and quite talented priests (this is somewhat more rare, though).
LENGTHENED BLOWS (General):
Description: The character is able to make use of their large weapons much more effectively by reaching to attack with them.
Specifics: Using a weapon that is considered to be 2-handed grants the character an extended reach:
Medium Character :10ft reach.
Large Character :15ft reach.
Huge Character :20ft reach.
Gargantuan Character :25ft reach.
Colossal Character :30ft reach.
All attacks used like this incur a -2 penalty to hit.
Prerequisites: 12+ STR, Martial Weapon Proficiency, BAB 5+.
Again, any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated. I think that there are a few things about this subrace I could improve, but I'm not exactly sure what.
Uthgardt
+2 CON, -2 INT, -2 CHA.
Size: Medium
Base land speed: 30ft (though, the Uthgardt is not encumbered by wearing armour).
Favoured class: Barbarian.
Automatic languages: Common, Giant (they run into a fair few of them in the dalelands/Icewind Dale).
Fighter's Blood (Racial): Gains one feat from the fighter's bonus feat list (provided they meet the Prerequisites).
Wild (Racial): Gains +2 to survival checks.
Powerful Build (Racial): The physical stature of Uthgardt lets them function in many ways as if they were one size category larger. Whenever an Uthgardt is subject to a size modifier or special size modifier for an opposed check (such as during grapple checks, bull rush attempts, and trip attempts), the Uthgardt is treated as one size larger if doing so is advantageous to him. An Uthgardt is also considered to be one size larger when determining whether a creature’s special attacks based on size (such as improved grab or swallow whole) can affect him. An Uthgardt can use weapons designed for a creature one size larger without penalty. However, his space and reach remain those of a creature of his actual size. The benefits of this racial trait stack with the effects of powers, abilities, and spells that change the subject’s size category.
Description: The Uthgardt are a race of humongous, hardy humans, who primarily live atop the harsh tundras of Icewind Dale. They are a simple people, often not knowing (or understanding) the mannerisms and customs of the so-called "civilized" races. They are often referred to as barbarians by most other races because of this, but nevertheless, they do, on many an occasion, prove themselves to be extremely powerful fighters - and quite talented priests (this is somewhat more rare, though).
LENGTHENED BLOWS (General):
Description: The character is able to make use of their large weapons much more effectively by reaching to attack with them.
Specifics: Using a weapon that is considered to be 2-handed grants the character an extended reach:
Medium Character :10ft reach.
Large Character :15ft reach.
Huge Character :20ft reach.
Gargantuan Character :25ft reach.
Colossal Character :30ft reach.
All attacks used like this incur a -2 penalty to hit.
Prerequisites: 12+ STR, Martial Weapon Proficiency, BAB 5+.
Again, any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated. I think that there are a few things about this subrace I could improve, but I'm not exactly sure what.