EPISODE · Oct 20, 2021 · 50 MIN
EDSG Episode 92 - The Scholar
from Earthdawn Survival Guide · host Josh H & Dan B
* Paths in Depth: The Scholar * Originally the dwarf racial Discipline of Traveled Scholar. * Background on the original version. * Mindset of the Scholar and contrast to the Troubadour. * Inspiration drawn from present-day academia. * Inspirations for Scholar-type characters. * Indiana Jones, Doc Brown, Atomic Robo, the Librarians, Daniel Jackson from Stargate, Giles from Buffy. * Venturing into the field and getting involved. * Look back at the talent selection from the original Traveled Scholar. * Moving away from “Race as Culture”. * Highly organized and structured path. * Could involve politics and personalities of Barsaivian academia. * Suitability for game styles and flavor it can contribute to a campaign. * Becoming a Scholar; entrance exams and academic presentations. * Custom GMC: The character’s advisor. * Passions, Questors, and the Scholar. * Initiation. * Possible source for humor and contrast to typical adventuring activities. * Karma Ritual Modifications. * Focused on a particular field of study, not simply the “know-it-all”. * Scholar Half-Magic. * Path bonuses and talent options. * New talent: Expansive Expertise * New talent: Applied Knowledge * Scholar Knacks. * Closing thoughts. Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant 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 West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
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* Paths in Depth: The Scholar * Originally the dwarf racial Discipline of Traveled Scholar. * Background on the original version. * Mindset of the Scholar and contrast to the Troubadour. * Inspiration drawn from present-day academia. * Inspirations for Scholar-type characters. * Indiana Jones, Doc Brown, Atomic Robo, the Librarians, Daniel Jackson from Stargate, Giles from Buffy. * Venturing into the field and getting involved. * Look back at the talent selection from the original Traveled Scholar. * Moving away from “Race as Culture”. * Highly organized and structured path. * Could involve politics and personalities of Barsaivian academia. * Suitability for game styles and flavor it can contribute to a campaign. * Becoming a Scholar; entrance exams and academic presentations. * Custom GMC: The character’s advisor. * Passions, Questors, and the Scholar. * Initiation. * Possible source for humor and contrast to typical adventuring activities. * Karma Ritual Modifications. * Focused on a particular field of study, not simply the “know-it-all”. * Scholar Half-Magic. * Path bonuses and talent options. * New talent: Expansive Expertise * New talent: Applied Knowledge * Scholar Knacks. * Closing thoughts. Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant 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 West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
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EDSG Episode 92 - The Scholar
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