Post: #1

This thread is to create and discuss the stat changes to the Necrach bloodline.

We will be using the VC Lord and hero level characteristics as a basis. Remember that all stat changes need to balance out, so all Lord end up as equal point value.

Post: #2

Soooooooo

I would say:

-2 to WS
-1 to I

No mundane armour / limited weapon options

have +1 to cast from the Lore of Vampires

May carry multiple Arcane items.

Post: #3

And a normal increase in magic level, Lord starts at 3 and hero starts at 1. Maybe -1 S also. I don't know if that's too much though.

Post: #4

Hero's start at 1 anyway. I assume you mean 2?

If that's the case we really need something to counter it, as currently that is making their changes more good than bad. Maybe take out the +1 to cast for Lore of Vampires?

Post: #5

Well I was thinking 2 but then I realized that they can buy Dark acolyte and be level 3, and that wouldn't even be close to fair. just think of a level four and 3 level 3's that's 15 base power dice.

So if lords come with the extra magic level already bought I think it'd be good and you could limit the +1 to only necromancy spells. Makes perfect fluff sense.

Post: #6

Heros are level 2 wizards (can be upgraded to 3) but only ever generate 1 dispel dice. -3 to WS, -2 to strength, -3 to iniative,
-1 to T. May only take Arkayne/Necrarch powers, may only wear magic armor, and gets +1 to all spell attempts, and all vampire automaticaly have lord of dead power. It may seem OP but these things should just get ripped apart in CC. Yes? No? Maybe?

Post: #7

But we don't want them to get completely destroyed in Close Combat. In the old book they still stood a chance, this would make them almost as bad as a measly empire rank and file model...

Post: #8

Too many perks for too few downside. It will get completely out of hand when we start adding in powers and items. Necrarch's are great necromancers but should not compete with Slann mag priests, and certainly not destroy them.

Con's : -2 WS -1 I and may not carry any mundane armour(which isnt much of con anymore).
Pro's : +1 to cast

That should be enough. Necrarchs are gifted magicians and their bloodline powers will reflect in what area, they are not pitiful fighters and should not get destroyed in combat.

Post: #9

Of course I agree with Dancey, as that was my original suggestion. I think the other suggestions were too OP.

What's the thought on Necrach's being able to take multiple Arcane items - I think that's very fluffy.

Post: #10

It might work but I think with +1 to cast, powers and other item the magic phase will go from great to broken. You would need something that justify it. Perhaps completely unable to carry any kind of armour. I am abit doubtful though, as I said I think it might just make them OOT.

Post: #11

True, we'll leave it at that then. I'm quite happy with it.

Post: #12

Put to vote.

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