Hi folks...I've been pulled over here because of a couple friends of mine that play Orn. I've been LARPing for a couple years now, but I'd like to try you folks out. I'm interested in playing a gnome alchemist probably (for sure gnome, not sure about alchemist). I see that it's a restricted class....is there more information about alchemists in this system, and how would someone go about starting an alchemist character?
Thanks :-)
Casey
Hello Casey. Welcome to the game. Scott pretty much said it all; we had alchemists in play last season, but they just didn't feel up to snuff, so we decided to take them back to the drawing board. The concept of a steam punk-flavored magical scientist probably won't change much, although the mechanics of the class will be getting an overhaul.
At any rate, you've already taken the first step to playing a restricted class: Letting the folks on plot know. Other than that, just build your character to suit the class (gnome definitely fits, and Class Secrets : Alchemist probably wouldn't be a bad idea) and keep an eye peeled for opportunities to learn more in play.
Wel hey there and welcome to Orn! It's nice to see some more new faces, especially this close to game. If you need any help with pretty much anything i am here and almost always online, just shoot me a message or a chat. I hope you have a good time at the event and learn to love the world of Orn as much as i do.
Alchemist is a bit of a broken class at the moment, and it still needs a bit more playtesting before releasing it again. It has a great concept and flavor but I still think that there's something a bit off about it and its on the docket to be worked on.... eventually. Thad could probably expound on that a bit more. For now, if you're looking with something of similar flavor, the sorcerer was the closest in mechanic to the way it worked.
I'd recommend playing something you like that's not restricted for the moment, get a feel for the game, and know that you have until your 4th game to fully respend any way you like once you get an idea for what you want to do.
If you have any questions feel free to let me know either via site chat, pm, or just by replying and I'll be more than glad to get you all the info you need. It will be good to play with you again, I hope to see you and your crew at this weekends event!
-Scott