I've been working on a new class for Whitehack, one which focuses on Buffing the rest of the party.
I've been working on a new class for Whitehack, one which focuses on Buffing the rest of the party. I realise that it is already possible to do this with the standard three classes (and the Strong even has some abilities for exactly that) but i wanted to try and make something more focused.
This is a first draft, all suggestions and criticisms welcome!
The Selfless could be a Bard, a Cleric, a Tactician or the head of a caravan. Whatever their background, they are the heat of the party, able to bring out the best in their allies.
[EDIT: 2nd version in attached comments]
Base Abilities
+1 Initiative bonus, and can swap initiative with any slower ally.
Support, As an action add d6 to an ally's AV or ST for one round.
Contacts - Has an additional Group on Charisma which represents the character's ability to find resources, shelter or friends.
(I'm thinking that the XP table for this class would be similar to the Wise or the Fortunate)
Slot Abilities
Teamwork - Allow one ally to use another's Group for a roll.
Taunt/Goad/Trick - Enemy attacks with +2AV and -2AC, this should open up the target for free attacks.
Defensive Line - Standing together the group gains +2AC and +2ST until they move or one falls. Costs an action, requires appropriate location.
Recovery bonus - When the group rests, the Selfless gives +1HP to all allies, or +d6 HP to one.
Call out a particular member of the opposition to give your team a bonus against that target?
Cover Him! with a verbal command and a successful save redirect a successful enemy attack from one ally to another (willing) ally.
This is a first draft, all suggestions and criticisms welcome!
The Selfless could be a Bard, a Cleric, a Tactician or the head of a caravan. Whatever their background, they are the heat of the party, able to bring out the best in their allies.
[EDIT: 2nd version in attached comments]
Base Abilities
+1 Initiative bonus, and can swap initiative with any slower ally.
Support, As an action add d6 to an ally's AV or ST for one round.
Contacts - Has an additional Group on Charisma which represents the character's ability to find resources, shelter or friends.
(I'm thinking that the XP table for this class would be similar to the Wise or the Fortunate)
Slot Abilities
Teamwork - Allow one ally to use another's Group for a roll.
Taunt/Goad/Trick - Enemy attacks with +2AV and -2AC, this should open up the target for free attacks.
Defensive Line - Standing together the group gains +2AC and +2ST until they move or one falls. Costs an action, requires appropriate location.
Recovery bonus - When the group rests, the Selfless gives +1HP to all allies, or +d6 HP to one.
Call out a particular member of the opposition to give your team a bonus against that target?
Cover Him! with a verbal command and a successful save redirect a successful enemy attack from one ally to another (willing) ally.
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