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limetom

#60
June 11, 2007, 07:50:51 AM
I personally would like to see it as SRD-based as possible, but if homebrew races are kept kind of provincial, I'd be fine with it.  

I also don't think there should be a limit on homebrew races; we take what's in the SRD and run with it.  Kind of like scissors, but exchange the whole stabbitied-bloodiness at the end for awesomeness.  

Or something.

Poseptune

#61
June 11, 2007, 08:33:49 AM
I had a dog named scissors once. It was very boring sitting in the yard staring at each other. I never understood why they said I couldn't run and play with scissors....

If everyone is planning on sticking to SRD races then the homebrewed races don't need a limit. However if there is no limit there is a possiblity (slim as it is) that we can get 40+ homebrewed races. So I suppose that there will be no limit, with the emphasis on using an SRD race (SRD includes monsterous, so there are a few more options than just using the PHB).

If you do make a homebrewed race, post it here as well. This way members can check its balance and if they like it they can use the race in a neighboring region.
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Poseptune

#62
June 14, 2007, 09:41:12 AM
Is this thread done?

there seems to be a lull in discussion, is everyone happy with this idea?
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#63
June 14, 2007, 08:03:53 PM
Works for me.
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Túrin

#64
June 15, 2007, 05:42:32 AM
I's happy.
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LordVreeg

#65
July 01, 2007, 05:00:01 PM
Not to bring backa thread from the dead, but this one seems to have ended in  a weird place.

I do not oppose a human only world, but I think it will be more boring than it needs to be.
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Stargate525

#66
July 01, 2007, 05:28:23 PM
Quote from: LordVreegNot to bring backa thread from the dead, but this one seems to have ended in  a weird place.

I do not oppose a human only world, but I think it will be more boring than it needs to be.
It's not human only, it's SRD only, which means almost everything from the PHB and MM can be used.

I think that was the consensus anyway...
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limetom

#67
July 01, 2007, 07:07:04 PM
Quote from: LordVreegNot to bring backa thread from the dead, but this one seems to have ended in  a weird place.

I do not oppose a human only world, but I think it will be more boring than it needs to be.
I got the impression that it was SRD races, plus whatever homebrew races you could come up with.

Clarification: Vreeg, I think your confusion stems from this: the Empire itself is dominated by humans; the rest of the world world, and even within the Empire, however, is by no means "human-only."

LordVreeg

#68
July 01, 2007, 07:36:38 PM
I think you are right, as long as that was the consensus.
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Poseptune

#69
July 01, 2007, 08:02:14 PM
Yes the consensus was:

The Empire is dominated by humans and began human only, but the rest of the world is made up of various races. So when the Empire started conquering lands, it began to become a mixed population.


The rest of the world is going to be populated (by the members selecting regions) with races from the OGL (PHB and MM) peppered with homebrewed races to give it that extra flavor. No races are banned as of yet.
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Atlantis

#70
July 04, 2007, 12:55:59 AM
anyone think kobolds should be one of the majorities of the races? i believe that would be very interesting
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Poseptune

#71
July 04, 2007, 03:01:43 AM
If you want your region to have a civilization of kobolds, go for it. They are part of the OGL/SRD, thus within the realm of acceptable races.
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Turalisj

#72
July 10, 2007, 06:44:28 AM
If we use SRD races, that means the gith races and the illithid are out, doesn't it? Because they aren't in the SRD.

Poseptune

#73
July 10, 2007, 07:50:00 AM
yeah, because they are no OGL.
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So-Keher

#74
July 10, 2007, 09:44:46 AM
Quote from: Atlantisanyone think kobolds should be one of the majorities of the races? i believe that would be very interesting

I once made kobolds a prominent race in my campaign setting, the Faenaed Chronicles. It's currently not being used so if you want you can check it out/steal some ideas. Ill post the link if I can find it...

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The Kobolds of Atlaia are a secretive race that live deep within the jungles of Faenaed. They are natural spellcasters and have used their powers to overcome their inherent physical weaknesses. Kobold society revolves around their deity Sho'slukan. Sho'slukan appears as a great kobold with six arms. Their deity has apparently told them that they are the master race, and can dominate even over the elves with their Spellcasting might. The kobolds are ruled by an emperor that is proclaimed as a demigod second only to Sho'slukan. He is attended to by a myriad of clerics who communicate with the deity and direct counsel to the emperor. The hierarchy continues down to warriors, then merchants, farmers and slaves.
   The kobolds have a surprisingly advanced civilization and have apparently been around almost as long as the elves. Deep in their primordial jungles they have built vast cities of stone. Great stepped pyramids and enormous temples are the center of attention of these cities. There are even universities devoted to the teaching of the arcane and divine arts.
   Their time within the jungle shave given the kobolds many abilities to help them survive. They have adapted to the darkness of the jungle floors, can travel with ease through the trees and can camouflage themselves to the forest around them.
Description: Kobolds are small creatures that stand just under three feet tall. They weigh around 40 pounds. They are a reptilian species whose skin is covered in scales that can be red, brown, green or any color in-between. Kobolds etch runes into their scales and paint them with a bright blue dye to commemorate special occasions, kills in battle or status. The pattern of horns on a kobold's crown can also be used to distinguish one from another. [/spoiler]
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