@SomeSort you might be convincing me. I haven't brought Edwin along in a while, maybe I need to reconsider that on my next non-Paladin run. And for a pint and a slice, there is a great pizza place he… (View Post)

I still think Gygax had it right the first time on strength in AD&D. Yes, half-orcs get +1 but do not get 19. Dwarfs are limited to 18/99, half-elves to 18/90, etc. Percentile strength went to fi… (View Post)

Personally, I miss Greyhawk. One of my favorite PnP games was everyone playing elves in the High Forest, fighting the hordes of Iuz. (View Post)

@SomeSort I still say Aerie has Edwin narrowly beat on versatility. She has no restrictions on which spells she can learn, unlike Edwin. Those spells might be of limited used, but the are of some use… (View Post)

Oh, about those extra spell levels. As was said, at 3M XP, Edwin has 3/3/3/4/4/4/5/5/4 more mage spells. That is true, and it does give him a lot more versatility as a mage. However, you cannot ignor… (View Post)