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Offline Balmas

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Dragonborn of Bahamut question
« on: December 05, 2011, 03:20:49 PM »
I have a question about the Dragonborn race, as found in the Races of the Dragon supplement.  I'm thinking of running a Crusader for an upcoming D&D campaign, and a LG Dragonborn (Goliath) Crusader seems appealing.  Since Powerful Build is a very nice part of a Goliath's size, would it carry over?  If it does, does the +1 LA hang around?

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Also, since the library has only one copy coming home in December, what are the official rules for Dragonborn?
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Re: Dragonborn of Bahamut question
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2011, 04:21:37 PM »
The template entry specifically states Powerful Build still applies actually.  Maybe it is in the sidebar...
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Re: Dragonborn of Bahamut question
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2011, 04:25:41 PM »
Quote from: Balmas on December 05, 2011, 03:20:49 PM
I have a question about the Dragonborn race, as found in the Races of the Dragon supplement.  I'm thinking of running a Crusader for an upcoming D&D campaign, and a LG Dragonborn (Goliath) Crusader seems appealing.  Since Powerful Build is a very nice part of a Goliath's size, would it carry over?  If it does, does the +1 LA hang around?

Opinions?

Also, since the library has only one copy coming home in December, what are the official rules for Dragonborn?

Yes, Powerful Build still applies - it's listed in the "Mechanics of Rebirth" section.  And yes, it would still be a +1LA - the dragonborn template doesn't negate other LA costs. 

I'm not sure it's copacetic to list the complete rules out here though.
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Re: Dragonborn of Bahamut question
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2011, 06:44:10 PM »
Thank you.  It will make this so much easier...
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Re: Dragonborn of Bahamut question
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2011, 06:58:20 PM »
I'm not sure the exact fluff you want here, but note that a Dragonborn Water Orc gives you very similar stats without the level adjust (and you can just use Strongarm Bracers to wield giant weapons).  +4 Str, +4 Con, -2 all other stats, and a swim speed (plus the usual Dragonborn bonuses).  Based it on one of the more aquatic dragons and you should be good to go.

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