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Which Classes Should Be Included In Diablo IV
Diablo has brought us some great classes over the years. For Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo III, the designers intended that each class correspond to a classical fantasy archetype. Blizzard wanted to do new classes as much as possible, or at least, do new twists on former archetypes. The class design intended that there be 3 to 5 iconic skills for each class.
By The One True Geekology6 years ago in Gamers
Diablo IV: First 2020 Update
Back when Diablo IV was first announced, Blizzard promised quarterly updates on the progress being made. The first of these updates came on 26th February 2020, and its only driven excitement for the game right back up. Although it remains unlikely that we’ll get a release date anytime soon, it’ll be worth the wait if Blizzard continues to listen and act upon the feedback they are receiving from fans. Without further ado, here is what we learned from Blizzard’s first quarterly update.
By The One True Geekology6 years ago in Gamers
Cinderella Phenomenon Review
This is a review that's a bit late in coming. I had planned to do this one last year - over December - and forgot about it. One of my early articles on Vocal was a review of a visual novel called Summer Nightmare. I mentioned that I was hooked on the visual novel genre and that I'd found a few good ones to play.
By Greg Seebregts6 years ago in Gamers
A Defense of Rangers in D&D 5e
I love Dungeons and Dragons, it's my favorite hobby and I play every week. For over a year now, I've been playing in a great campaign with my closest friends, and I am... a ranger. I know, I know, how dare I? I am aware that, to be honest, rangers are pretty under powered compared to other classes in D&D 5th edition. When I told my party I would be playing as a ranger, the first thing my dungeon master said to me was "Why not just play a fighter?" My answer was, simply, RANGERS ARE COOL!
By David Peoples6 years ago in Gamers
How To Build The Winter Soldier in The Pathfinder RPG
The Winter Soldier is an old spook story in the world of international espionage. A vicious killer who comes out of the shadows, destroys his target, and then vanishes without a trace. The man behind the mystique is, of course, Sergeant James Barnes. Captured by the enemy, and experimented on during the reign of the Nazis, Bucky fell back into the hands of Hydra's Soviet branch after the war was over. His mind and body were altered, turning him into a brainwashed, cybernetic killing machine who, when he wasn't in the field, was kept in suspended animation as little more than a weapon in cold storage. If that's the sort of character you'd like to bring to your Pathfinder table, then this handy guide should get you started.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Gamers
How To Build Sandor "The Hound" Clegane in The Pathfinder RPG
Sandor Clegane, known as The Hound, is perhaps one of the most vicious and canny fighters in the Seven Kingdoms. A brutal man whose love of killing is the only thing more well-known than his horrendous burn scar, Sandor is much more complicated than he appears to casual observers. If you'd like to bring the combination of brawn and brutality that the younger Clegane has to offer to your Pathfinder table, then this guide is a good place to get started.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Gamers
How to Build Oberyn "The Red Viper" Martell in the Pathfinder RPG
Prince Oberyn Martell is a younger son of the Martell family. While the seat of his family's power is in Sunspear, Oberyn has ranged far and wide in his pursuit of women and battle. When his sister Elia was murdered along with her children during the purge of the Targaryns that followed King Robert's rise to the Iron Throne, Oberyn set his sights on vengeance. A skilled warrior whose name and reputation are both known and feared throughout the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, he has a difficult legacy to live up to for players who want to do him justice. This guide will help you recreate the Red Viper for your Pathfinder campaign, and provide a framework for all the abilities you need.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Gamers
How to Build Brienne of Tarth in the Pathfinder RPG
Brienne of Tarth is one of the most memorable characters in A Song of Ice and Fire, as well as in the Game of Thrones television show. A huge, homely woman, Brienne is strong and skilled, deadly in combat and relentless in pursuit of her goals. For Pathfinder RPG players who want to try and capture the spirit of the Maid of Tarth, this guide should help you get a handle on her.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Gamers
How to Build Khal Drogo in the Pathfinder RPG
Khal Drogo is one of the most feared men in the Eastern lands of the Song of Ice and Fire series. A powerful warrior, and the leader of one of the greatest bands in the Dothraki nation, he was wed to the ousted queen Daenerys Targaryen. The goal was to invade Westeros with a barbarian horde, but great warriors rarely live to old age on the sea of grass. For those who haven't had enough Drogo, though, his brutal skill and sheer power can easily be translated into the Pathfinder roleplaying game. While every player may have his or her own interpretation, here's a basic guide to get you started.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Gamers
How to Build Tyrion Lannister in The Pathfinder RPG
Tyrion Lannister is the trickster in his purest form; a character who uses what he has to perform often-heroic actions, despite all those who refuse to see him as anything but a monster. He manages to outwit his foes at nearly every turn, and to pull warriors, spies, and even common men and women to his cause with his compelling charisma. Whether you're a fan of the Song of Ice and Fire book series, or just of Peter Dinklage's performance as Tyrion, the following suggestions are meant to help you bring the Imp to your tabletop game.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Gamers
How to Build Bronn in 'The Pathfinder RPG'
Bronn, or to give his full title by the end of the series Ser Bronn of the Blackwater, is one of the only notable common born characters in the Song of Ice and Fire book series by George R. R. Martin. A garden-variety sell-sword, Bronn entered the service of Tyrion Lannister, and through their adventures managed to raise himself to knighthood. Despite being a knight, and eventually marrying into a title, Bronn is a selfish, black-hearted bastard with no pity or mercy in him, who fights using a combination of viciousness and guile. That's why Tyrion kept him around, after all. And if that's the sort of character you're looking to bring to your next Pathfinder game, this guide should get you started.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Gamers
