Fantasy Craft Second Printing Q&A Thread

[Kerebrus]

Another Tuesday morning, and another question.

In our particular party of Level 5 Heroes, my Scout has taken Coordinated Attack, and courtesy of the Scout core ability, our whole party now has that feat.  We used it for the first time last night and it almost felt abusive.  Everyone in the party being able to "instruct" another party member to make a standard attack action as a Full Round action is REALLY useful - be that telling the Archer to keep shooting, the giant crusher to keep crushing, or the flanking sneaky git to keep sneak attacking.

Seems it is a quick and easy combat substitution for more "social" characters.

[Krensky]

The quickest, easiest combat schtick for social characters is the Threaten action.

[Crafty_Pat]

Another Tuesday morning, and another question.

In our particular party of Level 5 Heroes, my Scout has taken Coordinated Attack, and courtesy of the Scout core ability, our whole party now has that feat.  We used it for the first time last night and it almost felt abusive.  Everyone in the party being able to "instruct" another party member to make a standard attack action as a Full Round action is REALLY useful - be that telling the Archer to keep shooting, the giant crusher to keep crushing, or the flanking sneaky git to keep sneak attacking.

Seems it is a quick and easy combat substitution for more "social" characters.

Sure, but whomever is using the feat ability can't also attack (having to take the full action), so the scenario's a net loss.

[EloiseCartwright]

Just as a note, I was actually reading the building a character section in Call to Arms: Mist Dancer, it suggest that Path of Magic or Sage Cross Training could be used to fulfill it's Spellcasting Ranks 4+ requirement.

This is no longer the case. I've not been through the others to check if there are any other references like this as yet.

[Crafty_Pat]

Just as a note, I was actually reading the building a character section in Call to Arms: Mist Dancer, it suggest that Path of Magic or Sage Cross Training could be used to fulfill it's Spellcasting Ranks 4+ requirement.

Could you post the specific text in question?

[Kerebrus]

Another Tuesday morning, and another question.

In our particular party of Level 5 Heroes, my Scout has taken Coordinated Attack, and courtesy of the Scout core ability, our whole party now has that feat.  We used it for the first time last night and it almost felt abusive.  Everyone in the party being able to "instruct" another party member to make a standard attack action as a Full Round action is REALLY useful - be that telling the Archer to keep shooting, the giant crusher to keep crushing, or the flanking sneaky git to keep sneak attacking.

Seems it is a quick and easy combat substitution for more "social" characters.

Sure, but whomever is using the feat ability can't also attack (having to take the full action), so the scenario's a net loss.

I agree with the net loss portion, but the observation was after our foe turned tail and ran (with a 60' movement), as the Archer I was the only one with range, so I was able to walk fire in with the long bow, got a crit on the third shot, and did 17 wounds, killing it (Deadeye core ability rocks)

[The_Grand_User]

why would he even bother with weapons?

Because a shield helps deflect blows.

Or magic weapons, unless there is some way to enchant natural weapons.

I'm curious if you Crafty folks have considered a supplement or two that focus on playing beast type characters? Perhaps with some natural weapon feat chains similar to those of the regular weapons (ie, Claw Basics, Bite Mastery) to add a bit of varied options to such characters

I really appreciate he inclusion of the Drake as a core race. Our group particularly has been looking for a game with good dragon(like) race built in, and this seems to be the best. We'd just like a few more options for when we'll eventually do an all-drake campaign.

[Fortinbras]

Or magic weapons, unless there is some way to enchant natural weapons.

A magic item's function isn't tied to its form; you can apply Essences and Charms that improve attacks to any items, not just weapons, in which case they apply to all attacks of a given type (unarmed/natural, melee, ranged).

Then you just have to live down the ignominy of being a dragon decked out in gaudy magic jewellery.

[EloiseCartwright]

Perhaps a series of magic stones that he can swollow and keep in his stomach, though maybe part of the balancing of magic items is that they can be disarmed?

[Doublebond]

Or magic weapons, unless there is some way to enchant natural weapons.

A magic item's function isn't tied to its form; you can apply Essences and Charms that improve attacks to any items, not just weapons, in which case they apply to all attacks of a given type (unarmed/natural, melee, ranged).

Then you just have to live down the ignominy of being a dragon decked out in gaudy magic jewellery.

Far better that than to bear the ignominy of being a dragon without such articles.

[Krensky]

Yeah folks, I mean seriously. A dragon decked out in gold a jewels and gegaws? Absolutely.

Dragons are all about the bling.

[The_Grand_User]

Was not aware you could do that with magic items, that does help. However, I still think the rest of my post still stands.

[Blankbeard]

why would he even bother with weapons?

Because a shield helps deflect blows.

Or magic weapons, unless there is some way to enchant natural weapons.

I'm curious if you Crafty folks have considered a supplement or two that focus on playing beast type characters? Perhaps with some natural weapon feat chains similar to those of the regular weapons (ie, Claw Basics, Bite Mastery) to add a bit of varied options to such characters

I really appreciate he inclusion of the Drake as a core race. Our group particularly has been looking for a game with good dragon(like) race built in, and this seems to be the best. We'd just like a few more options for when we'll eventually do an all-drake campaign.

Don't forget tricks to liven up natural attacks.  Also if you don't have it, The Martial Artist is great for natural weapons. (http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?products_id=68793&filters=0_0_0_0_0&manufacturers_id=341 here for 2 bucks if you don't have it)  At 10th level they can apply melee tricks to unarmed attacks, including natural attacks.  The Monk and the Force of Nature both make interesting options for natural attack users. 

Not that feats for natural attacks aren't a great idea, I just wanted to point out some of the ways you can enhance them now.

[Gentry]

And the vast array of species feats can already ensure that no two drakes are the same.

[paddyfool]

Great, now I'm imagining an all-flying party at first level... (Priest with path of beasts on a flying beasty; lancer on another flying beasty; [whatever] with both angelic, diabolical, draconic or fae feats; drake [whatever]; and/or a captain with a drake PL).

Feel free to dissuade me by telling me which parts of this wouldn't actually work under the rules...