New Posts For Thread: First level starting hit pointshttp://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29468257/First_level_starting_hit_pointsAhhh... I remember the time I was one experience point away from level 2 and decided that I wanted to hunt squirls to avoid anything dangerous. I LOST! Squirl kicked my a%% and left me for dead as he went to gather nuts. Farmers in the field should bThis. Characters shouldn't be able to be flattened by a single attack from an on-level or slightly-above-level opponent, even on a crit. It makes combat far too swingy.[/quote]:ayyyy!:http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29468257/First_level_starting_hit_points?post_id=526448265#526448265This. Characters shouldn't be able to be flattened by a single attack from an on-level or slightly-above-level opponent, even on a crit. It makes combat far too swingy.[/quote]:ayyyy!:Wed, 28 Nov 2012 21:54:47 -0600This. Characters shouldn't be able to be flattened by a single attack from an on-level or slightly-above-level opponent, even on a crit. It makes combat far too swingy.http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29468257/First_level_starting_hit_points?post_id=526440055#526440055This. Characters shouldn't be able to be flattened by a single attack from an on-level or slightly-above-level opponent, even on a crit. It makes combat far too swingy.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:14:58 -0600I've played all editions and 4e is the only one I will willingly start at first level. For RL games, I fight tooth and nail to start @ 2 or higher. For PbP games, I skip 1st level games unless there's a houserule. Add me to the chorus for Gritty andhttp://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29468257/First_level_starting_hit_points?post_id=526419321#526419321I've played all editions and 4e is the only one I will willingly start at first level. For RL games, I fight tooth and nail to start @ 2 or higher. For PbP games, I skip 1st level games unless there's a houserule. Add me to the chorus for Gritty andTue, 27 Nov 2012 19:10:58 -0600While I am not the biggest fan of modeling D&D after realism, just thought I might point out that one dagger stab can very easily kill you. Both mountain lions and wolves are extremely capable and dangerous animals. Humans are very fragile and easihttp://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29468257/First_level_starting_hit_points?post_id=526271197#526271197While I am not the biggest fan of modeling D&D after realism, just thought I might point out that one dagger stab can very easily kill you. Both mountain lions and wolves are extremely capable and dangerous animals. Humans are very fragile and easiWed, 21 Nov 2012 21:49:35 -0600I'm with you on that one!For what someone said about "Gritty and heroic" versions of HP: I think this is needed if WotC want to have the shadow of a chance to cater both playstyles. Personally I would probably not consider it worth it to take the timhttp://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/29468257/First_level_starting_hit_points?post_id=526265467#526265467I'm with you on that one!For what someone said about "Gritty and heroic" versions of HP: I think this is needed if WotC want to have the shadow of a chance to cater both playstyles. Personally I would probably not consider it worth it to take the timWed, 21 Nov 2012 15:52:48 -0600