Making a 4e Character: Optimization & Avoiding Traps Options Track this topic Email this topic Print this topic Download this topic Subscribe to this forum Display Modes Outline Switch to: Standard Switch to: Linear+

[CaptRory]

I haven't come up with a lot of information about making effective characters. I know this stuff is out there, but I'm coming up mostly empty handed. I'm pretty good at ripping a system apart and figuring it out but I know people have done it already.

I know optimization is a dirty word in a lot of gaming circles, here's the thing: You can optimize anything. No one wants to show up to the table with a great character concept and a terrible execution; spending the evening bored because you can't actually do anything is awful.

So I'm throwing this to you guys, is there already a guide somewhere about making a good character in general? I've seen people talking about specific archetypes but not much about character building in general. If not would the more experienced mind putting something together or just posting what they think is important to keep in mind? I'll gleefully spread it hither and yon for anyone who needs basic help character building.