|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:29PM
#21
|
Date Joined:
Nov 13, 2004
|
A: 2. New iconics for a new edition!
B: As others have said, this is VERY DIFFICULT not knowing the choices. Regardless....
Shifter Barbarian
Dwarf Cleric
Halfling Druid
Orc Fighter
Aasimar Paladin
Elf Ranger
Tiefling Rogue
Half-Orc Sorcerer
Half-Elf Warlord
Human Wizard
4e D&D is not a "Tabletop MMO." It is not Massively Multiplayer, and is usually not played Online. Come up with better descriptions of your complaints, cuz this one means jack ****.
|
|
|
|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:29PM
#22
|
|
|
a - New iconics. Die, Mialee, die, die! Then we can put you in some actual clothes in your coffin!
As was suggested in the Astrid's Parlor thread, I'd like to see not one, but two icons per class - one male, one female, with different "takes" on the class shown with each icon. Along the same lines, each duo could show a "conventional" and unconventional class member. Here are some good combos:
Male half-orc and human female fighter
Female tiefling and male halfling rogue
Male elf and female dwarf wizard
Female half-elven and male gnome bard
Human male and female elf ranger
You get the idea. I think this helps to allay Dragonchild's concerns as well.
|
|
|
|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:29PM
#23
|
Date Joined:
Aug 10, 2009
|
A. Definately create new iconics, if only for a new season of PHB PSAs.
The core races and classes will likely be prone to change anyways.
Sorry, but I never want to see a new picture of hennet, the leather fetishist/sorcerer again.
"I where belts on my chest to show off my chaotic nature"
Sooooo lame.
B. kobold barbarian
|
|
|
|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:30PM
#24
|
Date Joined:
Sep 18, 2004
|
Bring in some new Iconics, and get them some better names. Tordek, Jozan and Mialee do not and never have inspired " Wow! " in me, same most the vast majority of the others.
Take a note from the Eberron Campaign Setting and put them into groups, give them levels and some backstory.
Give us the female tiefling rogue, and if they are in, female aasimar/eladrin cleric. Male half-orc or half-elf fighter, male dwarven wizard, male elf paladin. Male halfling druid. Female elf ranger, female human warlord. Something like that.
|
|
|
|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:33PM
#25
|
Date Joined:
Jan 20, 2002
|
I say make new iconics.
|
|
|
|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:37PM
#26
|
Date Joined:
Oct 28, 2002
|
(like Laura Croft)
Lara Croft
A-2
keep the iconics fresh
Gnome Monk
|
|
|
|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:39PM
#27
|
Date Joined:
Aug 12, 2004
|
I like the idea of iconics for continuity across the artwork. But I think that with the changes in classes and races, we need characters.
|
|
|
|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:41PM
#28
|
|
|
I'm okay with either new or old Iconics. Iconics make the rules explanations more interesting (as well as eliminating the pronoun issue). I actually like the "three iconics per class" idea, since it eliminates Dragonchild's "limiting the scope" criticism. Each class should have one Iconic that really stretches your definition of that class. I have a cool vision in my head of each class being a two page spread, with the three characters standing in the center.
Some iconics I'd like to see:
Half Orc Bard (with some awesome drums)
Gnome or Halfling Barbarian (perhaps standing in some really tall grass)
Tiefling Cleric appeals to me as well, but while some boundary pushing Iconics would be cool, they really need to showcase the stuff that's actually in the player's handbook. An evil cleric of some sort would be good, though.
|
|
|
|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:41PM
#29
|
Date Joined:
Jun 17, 2006
|
A. I say use existing popular D&D characters as iconic characters:
1. Wizard - Raistlin Majere or Elminster
2. Ranger - Drizz't Do'Urden
3. Fighter or Paladin - Sturm Brightblade or Caramon Majere
4. Rogue - Jarlaxle Baenre, Artemis Entreri, or Tasselhoff Burrfoot
5. Cleric - Goldmoon, Fzoul Chembryl
You get the idea. Instead of spending time creating new iconic characters, why not use existing popular characters?
B. I say gnome or halfling fighter. Do you guys remember how cool Yoda was in Episode 2 and 3? Small humanoids for the win! I choose gnome or halfling because goblins (who are green) are unlikely to become part of the Player's Handbook.
|
|
|
|
6 years ago ::
Aug 21, 2007 - 7:42PM
#30
|
Date Joined:
Jul 24, 2001
|
All new iconics! Include a pic in one of the preview books of the old iconics having a retirement party. Oooh: Do a Last Supper parody!
:D
How many Iconics are there?
12 at a table, with Elminster in the middle?
As to decisions. I say New Iconics.
Female Tiefling Psion ;-)
|
|
|
