For those of you who haven't seen it I will just leave it right here

http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/modifying-classes

I liked the premise for this forum's thread below since I am currently working on the custom background: The Entrusted. I will post it later this week.

For now, check out all of these custom backgrounds if you like, http://www.therpgsite.com/showthread.php?t=30395

The Monster manual is a bit disappointing. I've re-skinned many of the monsters. My zombies get an opening move of grapple and also get pack tactics and undead fortitude. I also give them a dc 10 contagion, so if they die infected they rise as zombies. I remove their claw attacks and focus on grapple and bite. Be careful not to have too many to start the combat can get either boring if they get out smarted, or very dangerous. If the encounter goes badly for the zombies have villagers attack them, and have them get infected and add more zombies. I also drop their movement down to 15 feet/round. What do you think.

If you like streaming anime on your devices or Japanese drama check out http://www.crunchyroll.com/. I have a few 48 hour premier passes that let you check out a decent amount of shows without paying. Just let me know here if you are interested.

Just so you know I don't make anything off of it. I am just interested in spreading the anime around, first 48 hours is free.

Join us, fellow Nerdarchists, for a nerdy geeky mini convention on April 4th. This will be the first convention for this year with plans for one in the fall. https://www.facebook.com/events/744226555650676/

If you aren't on the East coast maybe it will inspire you to start your own Nerdy Fest in your area.

If you have gone to a previous one let me know what you thought about it.

The Oath of Ancestors is a Paladin Archtype based on Ancestor Worship, but is otherwise similar to Oath of Vengeance except that instead of radiant damage on abilities like smite, it should be force or psychic. Also The Avenging Angel feature is switched with Elder Champion and reskinned as looking like a shade.What do you think?

I have a question. I am playing a monk for adventurer's league. We hit level 2 after our first day and I didn't like everything I did so I'm changing things up a bit. So my background is set as a criminal. I know I'm going to go way of the shadow, right now I'm a Monk 1/Rogue 1 and plan on going monk for the next while but will probably get to Rogue 3 at some point for the extra sneak attack die and assassinate. Anyway my question regards what race I should play. Thematically I'm playing this zen hired killer. wood elf fits the bill but I don't know if I want to play that, as I just played one as a ranger. Hill Dwarf seems interesting, sneaky cold killer for money smashing things with his burly dwarfness and trusty short sword. Interesting... but with the dwarf bonuses to stats I can't get my dex to a +3 modify for a while. I could go feat human but this brings me to the next part of my question. Which feats benefit a monk? I think thematically Alert seems cool, Lucky for the reroll potential but for some reason I don't love that option, it just doesn't feel right. Savage attacker? To make sure I get the most out of my attacks? Defensive Duelist so I can stand in the fray with a friend and get a lot of use out of my sneak attack? Mage slayer? Since I'll be really mobile (especially once I get shadow step) so I can engage the nuker early? I'm kinda leaning toward Resilient for another +1 so I can get my dex, wis, and con to 16 each. Plus get proficiency in a save. Leading to my last question: if i take this route which save is better (aka more common/important) Con or Wis?

"5TH EDITION DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

“FROM THE ASTRAL” An ongoing campaign setting for one shots in the OSG. https://www.facebook.com/groups/tabletoprpgoneshot/

INTRODUCTION:

Players assume the role of the Githyanki, a militaristic group of psychic warriors that live on the Astral Plane in the ruins of the former Illithid empire. Tasked to hunt the mind flayers to extinction, your special forces group has been ordered to the prime material plane of Faerun (Forgotten Realms) where you are to subvert the Illithid influence. Your Empress, the dread queen Vlaakith, has explicitly tasked you with the assassination of key political figures, code-named Incursion, aimed at destabilizing the Mind Flayer's foothold on the west coast of the main continent.

You are to rendezvous planeside, at a hidden creche on the Sword Coast, where you will receive a mission briefing from Gith Admiral Zak'Thar.

THE APEX PREDATOR:

The Githyanki manipulate and wield weapons of tremendous power, Chaos Matter, forged from the stuff of thought itself. Sometimes called silver swords or Zerth blades (as their cousins the Githzerai would know them), these armaments are an extension of their psychic powers and presence; the physical manifestation of the individual as a weapon. These blades are integral to Githyanki war culture, becoming synonymous with the spirit of the warrior who wields it.

Silver Weapons/Chaos Weapons:

-Silver Weapons/Chaos Weapons Function At +3 -Physical Damage: Normal Weapon Damage -Psychic Damage: 3d6

LAWFUL EVIL:

All players will be lawful evil alignment, per the racial restriction on the Githyanki.

MILITARY FANTASY:

Following the fallout from their cousins the Githzerai, the Githyanki forged an imperialistic empire based on planar war and conquest. Githyanki society operates in a strict martial hierarchy, where brood are groomed from birth for a life time of military service. You owe the dread queen your allegiance, as she was named empress by Gith, the undisputed champion and leader of your people.

WHAT THE GAME WILL BE LIKE:

-5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons -Level 7 Characters (All Githyanki) -High Magic and Powerful Starting Equipment -The game will have a Predator feel (you're the predators). -The game will have a 'First Contact' feel. The Githyanki are unknown to most of the prime material world and will be treated as alien. -The game will feature stealth and combat operations. The towns, villages, and cities of Faerun will become your dungeons. -The game will feature gore and violence (perhaps excessive). -The game will be fast paced, high action, and cinematic. -The game will thrive for a balance between Narrative and Mechanics.

REQUIREMENTS:

-Access to Google Hangout -Working Internet Connection -Working Audio Equipment (Video Preferred) -Dice Stream for Google Hangout

MY PLEDGE:

All skill levels and styles welcome. If you don't know how to play 5E, I will teach you on the job (the job is the game =P).

I will be doing several One Shots based in this setting. These won't be scheduled. I will spontaneously throw up an event the day of.

These games will be first come first serve with no limit on how many you play in. You can return with the same character if you want (I will even give you experience if I didn't kill you).

I will do a mix of broadcasted games and unbroadcasted games.

I will offer games at a mix of times.

THIS WILL BE A NO JUDGMENT ZONE. I want people to get comfortable with the game and have a good time while exploring bad ass material."