More on classes


In a previous post I explained how Caverns of Underkeep will not have any classes.

Well, I lied.

I just added a character creation screen to the current build and I implemented some character classes.

However, I still claim that Caverns of Underkeep is not an RPG, so the classes represent game options rather than roleplaying options.

So far I have added six vocations:

  • Adventurer - Normal, the default. Pretty boring.
  • Beserker - Cannot wear any body armour or equip any shields. In return there is a 5% chance that they do double damage in Hand to Hand combat. They can still wear helmets – They’re not that stupid.
  • Frail Mage – Starts with +4 MP and -4 HP
  • Merchant - Starts with 250 GP but loses -2 Dexterity due to being a book reading economics nerd.
  • Ogre - Big and strong. Starts with +3 Strength and +3 Endurance. Unfortunately Ogres are banned from all the shops in town.
  • In Debt Big Time – You start with -1000 GP. If you can pay it off you get a score bonus.

That’s it so far, I’ll add more as I think up some. Basically I want something that gives a strength but also gives a weakness. Or perhaps provides some alternative playing styles. Post ideas if you have ‘em.

Caverns of Underkeep – Still not a roleplaying game since 2007

  1. #1 by admin on December 14, 2007 - 6:15 pm

    Added two more

    Rookie – Monsters do half damage (rounding up) but your score is halved.

    Veteran – Monsters do double damage, but your score is doubled.

  2. #2 by Matt on December 14, 2007 - 6:18 pm

    I want the new kings bounty!!! Looks amazing, was so glad when Ubisoft bought the rights. Part way through moving house so I’ll test your character “classes” from my new flat.

  3. #3 by Erik Hogan on December 16, 2007 - 7:00 pm

    Open to suggestions?

    I was thinking maybe..

    Elf, +2 Dexterity, -1 Strength, -1 Endurance,
    Dwarf, +2 Strength, +1 Endurance, -2 Dexterity, -1 MP

  4. #4 by Kristie on December 17, 2007 - 5:30 am

    My suggestion – blonde mode.

    0 intelligence
    +10% dumb luck to all rolls (rolls? I know it’s not D&D but can’t think of a better word. {Cos I’m blonde [oh no! brackets within brackets is a bad sign...]})

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