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Should Druids need Wooden Shields?

HooHoo Member Posts: 128
edited March 2013 in Archive (General Discussion)
Hello.

I'm now making Druid Revision myself, which considers not only Class/Kit revisions but also adding several equipment for Druids.

I'll make some circlet, ioun stone, spear, quarterstaff, hide armor (including general +1/+2 one, and something like Polar Bear Hide Armor), scale armor (splint mail), and so on.

But the problem is the wooden shields... On one hand, from point of view of implementation, the best and simplest way is just allowing Druids using all of shields. On the other hand, according to the D&D rule, Druids should not be able to use metal shields.

Adding Wooden Shields are a little boring works and even this might be not good way for Druids when we consider about the magical shields... If I make a bunch of wooden shields, it means that I should add another pack of magical wooden shields, too.

What do you think of it?... Thank you in advance!

Comments

  • HooHoo Member Posts: 128
    Uhh... Does nobody have opinion about it? :(
  • zupskyzupsky Member Posts: 126
    If you are trying to revise druid, do it 100%, no half stepping! If druids can't use metal shields, they need wooden ones.
  • MoomintrollMoomintroll Member Posts: 1,498
    I wanted to say something but had absolutely no strong opinion either way. I think Zupsky makes a great point though.
  • JuliusBorisovJuliusBorisov Member, Administrator, Moderator, Developer Posts: 22,754
    edited March 2013
    Druids should have an ability to use wooden shields - it follows the rules. It would be great if you add some.

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    @Hoo If you want to make a poll, take a look here:

    https://forum.baldursgate.com/discussion/6082/tutorial-how-to-make-a-good-poll
  • HooHoo Member Posts: 128
    Does anyone know how to make a poll?
  • WebShamanWebShaman Member Posts: 490
    Not just wooden shields, but also Hide, Chitin - in fact, any non-metal type of shield.
  • LemernisLemernis Member, Moderator Posts: 4,318
    Hoo said:

    Does anyone know how to make a poll?

    There's an arrow on the righthand side of the "New Discussion" button that drops down and provides the option to create a poll.
  • LemernisLemernis Member, Moderator Posts: 4,318
    I'll save my comments for your poll thread, @Hoo.
  • HooHoo Member Posts: 128
    Thank you for all of comments. I made a new thread with polling. Please poll your opinion!
  • FardragonFardragon Member Posts: 4,511
    Sure, if you can do it you should.

    BG just went for the buckler rule to save a bit of effort.
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