There's a pretty long history of how multi- and dual- classing came about. A lot of has to do with literary tradition, when D&D first got started in the 1970s the inspirations were mythology (Cla… (View Post)

I think you're completely off base on what a Paladin is and does. Even overlooking the fact you're quoting the wrong Players' Handbook, you're ignoring key words to make your point, like "protec… (View Post)

Actually, my Paladins (PNP) have often given even Ogres and Red Dragons a chance. Of course dealing with someone/something likely to be evil and dangerous requires caution and wisdom. But adventurers… (View Post)

Magic effects are often in their own category. In PNP all Paladins are supposed to be immune to disease also, but magical diseases are excluded.... which means pretty much any disease you encounter i… (View Post)

I would say a Paladin as ALMOST a fighter/cleric. They receive their powers directly from a good deity, more specifically I would say a lawful-good warrior deity. In my own Classic Mythology inspired… (View Post)