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[[Category:Epic Path]] | [[Category:Epic Path]] | ||
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Here are a few different versions of the Epic Path character sheet: | Here are a few different versions of the Epic Path character sheet: | ||
* [[:File: | * [[:File:EP_Character_Sheet_Print_Only_v1.pdf|Print and Play]] {{Smaller|(PDF)}} — Use this one if you want to play at the table without having to stare at a computer the whole time. | ||
* [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FYBSSJZIVVYFumTmVFFEXYeZWjk9dtVrYK_XdJkgjRI | * [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FYBSSJZIVVYFumTmVFFEXYeZWjk9dtVrYK_XdJkgjRI Sharable Spreadsheet] {{Smaller|(Google)}} — Make a copy of this one for yourself (so you can edit; it's read-only), and share it with your GM and friends. Access it from any computer. | ||
* | :* If you intend to play a spellcaster, you will want to make multiple copies of the "Spellbook" page (or tab, if a spreadsheet) before you start. Epic Path spells go to 17th level, potentially, so make up to 5 copies of the page, if you think your campaign might go on that long. | ||
If you intend to play a | :* If you intend to play a character who carries more than two weapons, you will want to make additional copies of the "Weapons & To-Hit" page (or tab, if a spreadsheet). | ||
: Making copies of these pages before you start filling in data can save you a lot of pain in the future. Do it now! | |||
Don't be intimidated by how many pages the character sheet has. You'll mostly be using the first two pages during the game. The remaining pages are worksheets you can use to ensure you are calculating everything correctly, to track your progress after each game session, help you level up, or to just generally flesh out your character's details. | |||
= Making a New Character = | = Making a New Character = | ||
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! width="15%" align="center" | | ! width="15%" align="center" | Exotic Race || width="15%" align="center" | Size || width="15%" align="center" | Base Speed || Notes | ||
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| [[Arborian]] | | [[Arborian]] | ||
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The armor or other protective devices you purchase may affect your starting Armor Class (AC), so once you have purchased armor or other protective devices you can determine your Armor Class (AC). | The armor or other protective devices you purchase may affect your starting Armor Class (AC), so once you have purchased armor or other protective devices you can determine your Armor Class (AC). | ||
Typically, magic items are not available for purchase at character creation. However, at the GM's discretion (and depending upon the campaign setting), some [[Lay Magic]] items, [[Alchemical Creations]] (e.g. Alchemist's Fire or Tanglefoot bags) and [[ | Typically, magic items are not available for purchase at character creation. However, at the GM's discretion (and depending upon the campaign setting), some [[Lay Magic]] items, [[Alchemical Creations]] (e.g. Alchemist's Fire or Tanglefoot bags) and [[Crafting_Consumable_Magic_Items#Creating_Potions|potions]] (e.g. Cure Light Wounds) may be available. Campaigns in which magic is rare, or heavily controlled, should not allow such items to be purchased at character creation. | ||
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==Determine Armor Class Values== | ==Determine Armor Class Values== | ||
Determine your character's Armor Class, Touch | Determine your character's Armor Class, and Touch AC. At character creation, this step is fairly straightforward, but as you accumulate magic items, it can grow more complex to keep track of which bonus affects which type of armor class. All of the different bonus types which affect armor class are listed below for your reference. | ||
:; Armor Class | :; Armor Class | ||
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! style="color:#7B68EE;" | 10 + Dexterity modifier + Size Modifier + other modifiers (Armor Enhancement bonus + Deflection bonus + Dodge bonus + Natural Armor Enhancement bonus + Shield Enhancement bonus) | ! style="color:#7B68EE;" | 10 + Dexterity modifier + Size Modifier + other modifiers (Armor Enhancement bonus + Deflection bonus + Dodge bonus + Natural Armor Enhancement bonus + Shield Enhancement bonus) | ||
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! align="left" width="10%" | Bonus || width="5%" | | ! align="left" width="10%" | Bonus || width="5%" | AC? || width="5%" | Touch AC? || width="5%" | Stacks With Itself? || Notes | ||
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| align="left" | Armor Bonus | | align="left" | Armor Bonus | ||
| Yes || - || - || align="left" | An armor bonus to AC comes from the physical armor you are wearing. It can be enchanted to grant additional AC via an Armor Enhancement bonus (see below). If you have multiple items providing an Armor bonus to AC, only the highest Armor bonus applies (i.e. you can't wear two sets of armor). | |||
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| align="left" | Armor Enhancement Bonus | | align="left" | Armor Enhancement Bonus | ||
| Yes || Yes || - || align="left" | Armor which has been magically enchanted (e.g. +2 leather armor) adds its enhancement bonus to the AC of the wearer. If you have multiple items providing an Armor Enhancement bonus to AC, only the highest Armor Enhancement bonus applies. | |||
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| align="left" | Dex Modifier | | align="left" | Dex Modifier | ||
| Yes | | Yes || Yes || - || align="left" | Your dexterity modifier adds to your AC to represent your ability to actively avoid attacks. If you are surprised, or have not yet acted in the round, you may not apply your Dexterity modifier to your AC. Furthermore, most armor limits the maximum Dexterity modifier you may apply to your AC while wearing that armor. If your Dexterity modifier is greater than the Max Dex listed for the armor you are wearing, you may only add up to the Max Dex number to your AC. The additional benefit from your high dexterity is lost unless you remove the armor (or purchase a masterwork or mithril version of the armor, which raises the Max Dex of the armor). It is not possible to have more than one source for your Dexterity modifier. Even if you somehow could, you could only use the highest value. | ||
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| align="left" | Deflection Bonus | | align="left" | Deflection Bonus | ||
| Yes || Yes || - || align="left" | Magical deflection effects ward off attacks and improve your AC. If you have multiple items providing a Deflection bonus to AC, only the highest Deflection bonus applies. | |||
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| align="left" | Dodge Bonus | | align="left" | Dodge Bonus | ||
| Yes | | Yes || Yes || Yes || align="left" | Dodge bonuses represent actively avoiding blows. Unlike all other bonuses to AC, if you have multiple items providing a Dodge bonus to AC, they stack with each other. | ||
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| align="left" | Martial Bonus | | align="left" | Martial Bonus | ||
| Yes || - || - || align="left" | Warlords can grant a martial bonus to AC to adjacent characters using their Hold the Line stance. This represents the tactical direction and positioning provided by the warlord's leadership. If you have multiple effects providing a Martial bonus to AC, only the highest Martial bonus applies. | |||
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| align="left" | Natural Armor Bonus | | align="left" | Natural Armor Bonus | ||
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| align="left" | Natural Armor Enhancement Bonus | | align="left" | Natural Armor Enhancement Bonus | ||
| Yes || Yes || - || align="left" | Some magical effects (typically magic items | |||
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| align="left" | Shield Bonus | | align="left" | Shield Bonus | ||
| Yes || - || - || align="left" | A shield bonus to AC comes from the physical shield you are wearing. If you have multiple items or effects providing a Shield bonus to AC, only the highest Shield bonus applies (i.e. you can't wear two shields at once). | |||
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| align="left" | Shield Enhancement Bonus | | align="left" | Shield Enhancement Bonus | ||
| Yes || Yes || - || align="left" | A shield which has been magically enchanted (e.g. a +2 heavy shield) adds its enhancement bonus to the AC of the shield's wearer. If you have multiple items or effects providing a Shield Enhancement bonus to AC, only the highest Shield Enhancement bonus applies. | |||
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| align="left" | [[Size Modifier]] | | align="left" | [[Size Modifier]] | ||
| Yes || - || - || align="left" | You receive a bonus or penalty to your AC based on your size. Size modifiers also apply to touch AC. It is not possible to have more than one source for your Size modifier. Even if you somehow could, you could only use the highest value. | |||
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