by Maliki » Wed Apr 06, 2016 1:31 am
I bought the download, based in part on the authors white box work (which I think was really well done). As a whole I was slightly disappointed, there are a lot of parts I liked and parts I did not care for. I liked the dice pools, based on race, for generating ability scores. It gives each race a distinct feel as far as abilities are concerned. Not sure how I feel about letting the demi-humans choose different classes. (I really like how ACKS handles this with each race having its own classes to choose from). I don't like only rolling for hit points through level 3 (some classes don't even get 3 HD, rolling at levels 1 and 3 only), before starting to get a fixed amount of hit points per level. Most of the additional classes are fine, and while I am not a fan of Druids, I do think if they are included they should have a spell list of their own, distinct from the cleric's. I liked the Professions, giving the characters some depth and varying starting wealth and equipment. I liked how races are handled, giving each race certain weapon they are able to use regardless of their class is nice.