Portal to D&D IC - Deadguy

[Deadguy]

After eating his fill of meat and splitting up the party, Ssrask moved toward the stream near the woods.

Killing rabbits to gain strength was the most direct method, except for the bashers. There was no way he could consistently kill those. The math just wasn’t in his favor after looking back on the last battle.

His new plan was to hunt the rabbits from near the stream backs and dive under after an encounter to avoid the spawn. He wasn’t completely sure that a basher would avoid water, but if it did come, the water gave his spear and claws the advantage.

The hunt began.

[Rizban]

You quickly find (1d3)[1] rabbits nibbling on clover.

[Deadguy]

Ssrask approached slowly, only getting close enough to call upon his magic to shoot a ray of cold energy at the lone rabbit.

Spoiler: OOC

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Move to within 25 ft.
Ray of Frost Ranged Touch - (1d20)[12]
Ray of Frost Damage - (1d3)[1] cold

[Rizban]

The rabbit tries to hop away but becomes completely rigid mid jump, falling to the ground.

Encounter Notice
Enemies Defeated: Experience Gained:	1 30

[Deadguy]

Looks like I'll be using the trusty rock for the rest of the day...

Ssrask retrieved the frozen carcass and used the scent ability his stance granted in an attempt to track where that rabbit might have ventured from.

[Rizban]

Tracking by scent still requires the Track feat.

However, you can tell that there's a strong scent of rabbit coming from the valley.

Heading that direction, you soon see your party member trying to herd some rabbits without provoking them too much. It doesn't seem to be going well.

[Deadguy]

Once in the safety of his cave, Ssrask set all his items down and opened up his sheet to check the leveling process.

[Rizban]

Experience Notice
You have earned enough experience to level up. Begin Character Advancement? | Yes | No |

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The instant you mentally select "Yes," your vision goes black, and you find yourself floating in the same featureless, dark void that you experienced during Character Generation.

Character Advancement
You have 1182.675 experience.
Select an option
	Advance Primary Class Slot		Unlock Secondary Class Slot

[Deadguy]

While he wasn't completely sure of the direction he wanted to take, Ssrask risked it and selected the 'Unlock Secondary' option.

As he waited, he thought about asking his assistant a question. Siri, is there a way to retrain classes if dissatisfied?

[Rizban]

Hey, there, Ssrask. Listen!
You seem to be asking about removing class levels. There are some ways do this, but all of them involve the loss of a large amount of experience. The easiest method is to suffer a level draining attack.

[Deadguy]

Hmm... tricky but not impossible then. Ok, thank you. He has no further questions at the moment as he waits to see what options present themselves.

[Rizban]

When you select "Unlock Secondary Class Slot," your experience total rapidly ticks down.

Character Advancement
You have 182.675 experience.
Select a Secondary Class

You have the same class options as before—Barbarian, Fighter, Ranger, and Sorcerer—plus a few new choices: Bard, Beguiler, Dragon Shaman, Duskblade, Soulborn, and Totemist.

[Deadguy]

Siri, do Alternate Class Features exist?

Ssrask was trying to remember all the rules and options that were available. He could have sworn there was a retraining feature in the conventional game, and knew there were options, because he remembered reading on the forums about what were the most "OP!" and "optimum" choices.

While he was waiting for her to answer, he selected Totemist as his class.

[Rizban]

Listen! Hey! Listen!
Alternative Class Features exist and are offered if you meet the prerequisites for them at the time you take a level in that class.

[Rizban]

You select Totemist as your Secondary Class. You immediately noticed that you have gained 4 max (and current!) hit points and an increase to your base saves.

Character Advancement
You gain one [1] feat.

You choices are any feat that you qualify for from PHB 1 & 2, MM 1-5, Tome of Battle, Magic of Incarnum, Races of the Dragon, Dragon Magic, or any Dragonmark related feat.

Edit: Remember that you have the dragonblood subtype, so you can meet that prerequisite if necessary.

[Deadguy]

I thought so... Ssrask chuckled to himself and selected 'Dragon Wings' as his feat.

[Rizban]

After eventually selecting your feat...

Character Advancement
You gain eight [8] skill points.

Your class skills for these skill points are only those for Totemist. All non-Totemist skills cost two points as normal for cross-class skills.

[Deadguy]

Ssrask wondered if he was limited to putting only 4 points in a skill like creation.

He tested it by trying to put another point in concentration.

Whether it was successful or not, he settled on:
Knowledge (Nature) - 1
Knowledge (Arcana) - 2
Knowledge (Planes) - 1
Spot - 1
Listen - 1
Survival - 2

[Rizban]

Spoiler: DM

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Your skill cap is still based on total Hit Dice, so 3+HD for any skill that's a class skill for any class you have and 1/2 that amount for all other skills.

Character Advancement
You may shape two [2] soulmelds.

[Deadguy]

Ssrask scans the options quickly. I need offense AND defense....

Ankheg Breastplate seemed to give some of the best armor, while Claws of the Wyrm gave him the offense he needed. Recalling the crack he heard in the spear, he'd rather rely on his own abilities. Besides... DRAGON!

[Rizban]

You spend an hour in meditation, shaping the two soulmelds you have chosen, watching as they form around your throat and hands.

You're given a last chance to look over everything, and then Character Advancement will end.

[Deadguy]

Everything seemed correct, but the new direction still bothered him regarding things he just wouldn't use. Hey Siri, I know you already answered me about classes, but I might have used the wrong term. Tell me about class REBUILDING, and feat RETRAINING.

[Rizban]

Hey, there, Ssrask. Listen!
You seem to be asking about removing class levels and feats. There are some ways do this, but all of them involve the loss of a large amount of experience. The easiest method is to suffer a level draining attack. Powerful magics and highly skilled specialists can also accomplish this.

[Deadguy]

Thank you Siri.

Sarawak was a bit disappointed that it was so difficult, but at least it was possible. Everything else looked correct with the leveling, he he closed the prompting.

[Rizban]

The darkness fades, and you find yourself in the same place as you were. Despite the long hours in the Character Advancement process, no more time seems to have passed than the mere blink of an eye.

You suddenly stumble backwards, as your previous stance didn't take into account the weight of your wings.

It takes you a few minutes of practice to adjust, but you soon are able to move about as if you've had wings all your life.

[Deadguy]

Once he's adjusted to the new appendages, Ssrask checks his buffs. If he needs food, he'll eat now.

When he is finished, he grabs the spear and basher plate heading out of his cave. The higher elevation was bothersome before, but now... it's the perfect way to test out the glide of his wings.

With a leap, he unfurls them and soars toward the field where he and Ks'k had entered the dungeon.

[Rizban]

You experience the joy of flight!

Achievement: Take Flight!
You have flown for the first time and embraced a nearly transcendant experience as you became one with the sky! Gain 20 experience. You are the first player to gain this achievement. Gain 20 experience.

You glide nearly the full length of the valley, landing only as the valley levels out.

You make your way back to the dungeon, the euphoric thrill of flying for the first time under your own power threatening to overwhelm you.

You're shaken out of your joy when you hear the sounds of combat from within the dungeon.

[Rizban]

As you enter the dungeon, you receive a popup.

You have entered a Transient Dungeon!
You have previously entered this dungeon two [2] times. Note that each reentry reduces personal Completion Rewards.

[Rizban]

Experience Notice
You have earned enough experience to level up. Begin Character Advancement? | Yes | No |

[Deadguy]

Once he was sure he was a good distance from the dungeon and the others, he mentally selected the 'Yes'.