(Apologies in advance - 1st post. I'm bound to do something dumb)

I've been tryig to create Rincewind from the Discwolrd. Not quite sure how I should go about it.

CHARACTER CONCEPT: He's a failed wizard and an abject coward who runs aways from the slightest danger but knows magic items when he sees them. (This suggested Monk for the run speed and a class that utilises UMD.) He has an uncanny ability to not get hurt in battles. (I thought perhaps Epic Dodge or Self Concealment would fit here - not sure what is easiest to shoot for...) He never fights with weapons and only fights bare handed when pushed. (My inital builds used no Unarmed Strike Weapon Focus, Weapon Finesse, or Improved Critical - have built him with them but he attacks too well.... )

I HAVE tried building him but I keep getting stuck....

Here's my take on it.... (tell me where I go wrong )

Human
Any Lawful ((Lawful Neutral fits best I think)

STR 8
INT 10
WIS 14
DEX 18
CON 12
CHR 10

1) Rogue (Strong Soul, Luck of Heroes)
2) Rogue
3) Rogue (Weapon Finesse)
4) Monk + DEX
5) Rogue
6) Rogue (Weapon Focus - Unarmed Strike)
7) Monk
8 ) Monk + DEX
9) Monk (Dodge)
10) Rogue
11) Rogue
12) Rogue + DEX; Improved Initiative
13) Rogue
14) Monk
15) Monk (Toughness)
16) Monk + DEX
17) Rogue (Defensive Roll)
18) Monk (Improve Critical - Unarmed Strike)
19) Rogue
20) Monk +DEX


(starts going runny after this as not sure where I want to take the character....)

Edited By uncle_beastly on 10/08/06 15:51

Greetings. Are there any particular alignment restrictions?
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Ariel, Ookla, RIDE! Other than lawful for monk? Nope. This must also be asked: is this for a particular PW or module? If he fights with his bare hands, but yet isn't strength-based, then finding sources of damage besides Sneaks becomes a priority, and will help advise us in how to counsel you. Off the top of my head I am thinking of Monk10/CoT10/Rogue20 with Epic Dodge.
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Ariel, Ookla, RIDE! I'm just wondering how it could be done.
(I was planning on abusing UMD on scrolls for damage....)
Quote: Posted 10/08/06 16:06 (GMT) -- uncle_beastly

I'm just wondering how it could be done.
(I was planning on abusing UMD on scrolls for damage....)

Okay, here is an example, but by no means is it a definitive answer. Merely just a guide. Note, there is an XP penalty for 1 level at Level 20. A small sacrifice to keep 16BAB and still keep IKD in the pre-epic portion of the build.

Race: Human
Alignment: Any Lawful

Str14
Int10
Wis14
Dex16
Con14
Chr8

1 Rogue1, Toughness, LoH
2 Fighter1, Weapon Finesse
3 Monk1, WF: Unarmed
4 Rogue2, Dex17
5 Rogue3
6 Fighter2, Blindfighting, Called Shot
7 Monk2
8 Monk3, Dex18
9 Fighter3, Great Fort
10 Fighter4, WS: Unarmed
11 Rogue4
12 Rogue5, Improved Crit: Unarmed, Dex19
13 Monk4
14 Monk5
15 Fighter5, Iron Will
16 Monk6, Dex20
17 Rogue6
18 Rogue7, Lightning Reflexes
19 Rogue8
20 Monk7, Dex21*
21 Fighter6, Great Dex I, EWF
22 Monk7
23 Fighter7
24 Fighter8, Great Dex II, EWS, Dex24
25 Monk8
26 Monk9
27 Rogue10, Defensive Roll, Great Dex III
28 Rogue11, Dex26
29 Rogue12
30 Rogue13, Epic Dodge, Great Dex IV
31 Fighter9
32 Rogue14, Dex28
33 Rogue15, Great Dex V
34 Rogue16, Crippling Strike
35 Fighter10, Epic Prowess
36 Rogue17, Great Dex VI, Dex31
37 Rogue18
38 Rogue19, ESF: UMD
39 Rogue20, Armor Skin
40 Monk10, Dex32

AB: 41/38/35/32/29/26
Damage: 1d10+8 (19-20/x2)

AC: 35 (naked)

HP: 420

Fort: 26
Will: 23
Reflex: 36

Skill Points: 287

Hide: 43 (54)
Move Silently: 43 (54)
Tumble: 40
UMD: 41 (40)
Discipline: 43 (45)
77 points remaining
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Ariel, Ookla, RIDE! Cheers Griz.

That's really helpful!

(well it's much better than the dross I come with anyway.... )

Edited By uncle_beastly on 10/08/06 18:48