Having Paladin-only shield maneuvers would be grand.

Not to hijack your thread, but I posted my version of a Paladin shield "wish list" back when I returned last summer. I can't remember where it was posted, but I never got any responses to it from GM's (or any Paladins, I don't think). I do remember a few people upset that I dare suggest something Paladin only. It is outlined below.

Shield perks (passive): Paladin only?
1) Shield bash (and other maneuvers) with worn shields

2) Worn shield penalty reduction (s): Based on ranks, but perhaps allow reflex/strength/discipline to also affect
a. Lose 1% shield type penalty per 100 ranks of shield skill
- Small shields have a 20% (or is it 25?) missile penalty, so for every 100 ranks shield skill that
penalty is reduced 1%
- Large shields have a 20% (or is it 25?) melee penalty, so for every 100 ranks of shield skill that
penalty is reduced 1%

b. There is currently a 25% protection reduction for arm worn shields. Allow this to be worked-off similar
to the above proposal. Perhaps 1% every 75 or 100 ranks.

c. There is currently an unquantified 2HE/Shield penalty. Allow a reduction of this penalty for every 100
ranks combined shield/2HE

3) Shield deflect: gives a small chance of deflecting a ranged attack back at an enemy. Higher likelihood when
using large vs. small shields. Based on shield skill, missile mastery, reflex, agility

Shield maneuvers (active): Based on shield ranks or add a defense feat system?
1) Shield slam: already exists make it melee only and able to be done with arm worn shields
2) Shield charge: a shield bash from polearm: more chance to stun/unbalance
3) Shield crash
4) Shield strike: a shield bash (unbalancing/stun) followed by an autometic weapon attack
5) Shield drum: beat your weapon/fist against a shield in order to try to intimidate your opponent, lowering
their defense/offense for a period of time. The more group members doing this at the same time,
the more pronounced the effect.
6) Shield wall: used with other shield users in group. Improve shield defense of all group members. Added bonus
for each Paladin in group.
7) Shield trample: knock down multiple opponents who are at melee
8) Spell block: improved defense from offensive spell attacks and DFA
9) Shield disarm: chance to disarm an opponent by hitting their weapon with your shield

--Just a Squire

I would be in favor of any Paladin development including the ideas above.

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True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.

GM's have always said DR doesn't work the way you would think, so just because you think it should be easy, doesn't mean it will. Why do I say this? Because it means that 'you should do this, it would be easy' is kind of meaningless and usually just irritates the GMs when they have to say 'no, that's actually physically impossible in this code, or would require 400 man hours to code around'.

<<I'm simply trying to stay positive and generate some conversation. Why are you always on my case when I'm trying to help?>>

Don't look at it that way, you're posting lots of good ideas and generating discussion. Some of the discussion will be positive, some of it negative. Some of it constructive, some of it non-constructive. Ignore the negative non-constructive ones, and use the other types to strengthen your ideas.

Personally, I like that someone has actually made the Paladin boards light-up as having new messages every couple of days or so. It's generally dead. Hopefully you won't get too dissuaded as you see few (if any) of your ideas (or our joint ideas) come to fruition.

--Just a Squire

Just want to say that I support further Paladin development, including shield abilities. Hear, hear! :)

<<. But when I see something that is somewhat factually inaccurate >>

It is hypocritical to state in one sentence that what he claims "isn't true, unless [he] happen[s] to be a qualified DR coding GM", and then to make your own claim that what he stated is "somewhat factually incorrect". That is, of course, unless you happen to be a qualified DR coding GM.

--Just a Squire

No need to get all emotional about it and derail the thread when it's about suggestions. How about those shield abilities! Keep them coming Nray, great ideas.

<<Thank you! *Puts in the movie '300' to get more pumped up about shields.*>>

Ohh damn, I didn't realize we were trying to emulate that. I withdraw my support ;)

--Just a Squire

being a newer player, and seeing all these cool ideas I am very much supportive of them. sadly I do not know the mechanics aspect as fully as Lennon, though as alot of the information was posted. and it would be certainly great to get any of them implemented to some degree or another.

also like to thank the staff lurking in the corners that have read this, even without a response your hard work and dedication in the background is appreciated even by us newer less educated DR folks