EDSG Episode 36 - Swordmaster

* A brief mention of listener metrics. * Swordmasters! * No lack of pop-culture references for Swordmasters * But not Jedi * Panache, style, presentation. * Warriors versus Swordmasters * Important Attributes: Charisma and Dexterity * Combat as a dance * Artisan Skills and Half-Magic * Swordmaster schools and styles. * Old dueling manuals. * Princess Bride duel between Inigo and Westley. * Jackie Chan versus Bruce Lee * Not limited to swords! * Combat Discipline Durability * Novice Tier Discipline Talents * Agility-style fighters, lack the endurance and resistance talents of the Warrior. * Maneuver and a sidebar about numerical advantage * Taunt: Penalize opponent to make it harder to hit the Swordmaster * Balanced Social and Physical Defense bonuses. * Riposte, one of the definitive Swordmaster talents. * Avoid Blow OR Riposte * Novice Tier Options * Bladesman, Gallant, or balanced focus. * Slightly more combat choices. * Journeyman Tier abilities and talents * Second Weapon, primary intended style. * Journeyman Talent Options * Slightly more social choices. * No ranged attack options. * Swordmasters using a shield. * Novice versus Journeyman fighting styles. * Defensive bonuses from magic items are important. * Tend to be weak against spells and other Mystic Defense targeting effects. * Swordmasters are great! Good mix of fighting and talking. * Solid option if Troubadour is not as well suited to the campaign. * Strong choice for new players. * Iconic Discipline for a reason. * FASA Games events and appearances. * Last chance on the Empty Thrones Kickstarter! Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Dan on Twitter: @boice_voice Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn Guild Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earthdawnguild Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW