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Players are much tougher than standard enemy units.

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Total Members Voted: 13

[TCM]

I'll take a Triarius.

Sure, just edit it into your Character Sheet.

[Remuthra]

Also, this takes place in the Camillan Period but involves barbarian conquest of Rome? I would have thought we would be playing the fall of Rome in the first century.

No Tribunes around to help in the defense of Rome?

[GreatWyrmGold]

Spoiler: Carl Anderson (click to show/hide)

Class: Tormenta.
Inventory: Ballista, Cullodus
Appearance:
Health: Al fine
Lives: 3
Points: Zip

[TCM]

Also, this takes place in the Camillan Period but involves barbarian conquest of Rome? I would have thought we would be playing the fall of Rome in the first century.

No Tribunes around to help in the defense of Rome?

The setting puts this particular excursion to be sometime in the middle of the 300's A.D. The Tribunes are aiding the 'Important' cities, rather than the less lavish and influential city that you're defending, hence why there's not many defenders.

[Rolepgeek]

I suppose I'll be a Gladiator, then.

[Rolepgeek]

Name: Derres Patrione
Class: Gladiator - A warrior not from the military, but born and raised into a breed of fighters for public spectacle. As such, they are among the best duelists in all of Rome. This Gladiator has been promised his freedom if he aids in the defense of Rome. He knows that he is to die, but figures that instead of meeting his death running from an endless stream of barbarians, he'll stand firmly and end his life doing the only things he knows how to do; fight and kill.
Taunt (Active) - A tactic used to distract and enrage opponents in the Arena, the Gladiator has all sorts of colorful lines to attract attention to himself. Taunted enemies will attack the Gladiator after being Taunted, though older and more experienced Gladiators may resist his words.
Master Duelist (Passive) - The Gladiator has fought and killed many men in the Arena throughout his life, and gets a +1 when fighting any Enemy Unit composed of one individual.
Specialized Duelist - On the flip side, the Gladiator is not trained how to defend himself from a large-scale coordinated attack. -1 Defending against Enemy Units composed of multiple barbarians.
Inventory:
Scissor - An unconventional weapon, made up of a metal tube fitted onto the Gladiator's forearm, with a smaller metal tube extending from the tip, before finally ending in a crescent-shaped blade. The Scissor effectively turns the Gladiator's hand into a fatal tool of war. The metal tube offers arm protection.
Cestus - The Cestus are similar to boxing-gloves, tied to the Gladiator's opposite hand, except instead of being made to reduce the damage of a punch, the Cestus increases the bloodshed as its outer-part is covered in a multitude of sharp spikes to rip apart flesh and muscle.
Lorica Squamata Pellis - Armor designed similarly to soldiers, except it is made from leather rather than metal. While it offers less protection in this manner, it gives the Gladiator more agility and flexibility. Less armored and lacking a shield, Gladiators rely on dodging and parrying to defend themselves, as well as a fighting style of relentless offense to ensure their opponent never gets to attack.
Appearance: Long blonde hair, green eyes, scar on left ear, legs, and right side. And quite a few on chest.
Health: Fine
Lives: 3
Points: 0

[anailater]

Taking Equitatum.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Asinus Ultricies
Class:Equitatum - The light cavalry of Rome, especially skilled at making quick, sudden charges and utilizing hit-and-run tactics. These soldiers have become a rare sight, but strike fear into the hearts of invaders with their unparalleled speed.
Charge! (Active) - The Equitatum speeds into the enemy lines, targeting one unit, and rushing into them weapon-first. Charging with the Pila nets a +2 to Attacking, while the Spatha gets a +1. Requires Equss, 1-Turn Cooldown.
Loyal Steed (Passive) - The Equitatum shares a special bond with his horse, almost as if it understands his very words. If the Equitatum misses an Attack, there is a 33% chance that his Horse will immediately perform an attack of its own against his target. Require Equss.
Horseman Vulnerabilities - Not everything improves for a soldier as soon as they get on a Horse, as some weapons function very well against mounted soldiers. -2 to in any Combat against Enemies that wield Spears, Polearms, or similar weapons. Enemies wielding these weapons can not be Charged.
Inventory:
Equss - The Horse is the animal that transforms a soldier from walking on foot to moving at speeds impossible for men. Of all of the Equitatum's possessions, the Equss is his most valued.
Pilum - The same weapon given to infantry as a throwing javelin, for the Equitatum it becomes his main weapon, especially for charging.
Cavalry Spatha - Longsword given to the Equitatum, specially made with a rounded tip (as to prevent the horsemen from stabbing themselves in the foot as they rode) and enhanced swinging power for Equitatum. Despite it being a back-up weapon, it is just as lethal as the Pilum.
Galea - Metal helmet that offers protection for both the head and the facial region.
Lorica Squamata - Metal scale armor on top of a fabric foundation, developed to stop penetrative attacks.
Appearance: Never seen without some sort of hood obscuring his face, he is quite tall and lanky.
Health: Fine
Lives: 3
Points: 0

[Remuthra]

Shouldn't that be an equius, not an equss?

[10ebbor10]

Shouldn't that be an equius, not an equss?

Actually it should be equus. link

[Remuthra]

Shouldn't that be an equius, not an equss?

Actually it should be equus. link

Right. Always got those confused.

[USEC_OFFICER]

Spoiler: Thorsten Bohn (click to show/hide)

Name: Thorsten Bohn
Class: Triarius - The heavy infantry of Rome, who came equipped in hard armor, carrying the largest of weaponry. Although the traditional Triarii were disbanded a couple centuries before, the attacks on Rome have lead to specialized soldiers emerging once more. The Triarii stand firmly, determined to slay any invader that step in their path.
Sweeper (Passive) - The Triarii were used to break through the last lines of enemy resistance, and kill off any that tried to flee. This, they are equipped to handle multiple combatants at once. +1 to fighting Enemy Units composed of groups.
Solid Wall (Passive) - Triarii can also function as static fortifications of sorts, shielding others behind their large shields, heavy armor and long weapons. The Triarii gets a +1 when functioning as a Guard.
Bulky Equipment - While he is undoubtedly strong and menacing, a Triarii soldier is not moving fast with his assortment of items, making him an easy target. -1 to Defending against projectiles.
Inventory:
Hasta - A giant 2-meter spear with an iron-tip. Because of its size, it can not be used a projectile like its smaller javelin relatives, and is purely for thrusting.
Infantry Spatha - Longsword used as a secondary weapon for Triarii. This version has a sharpened tip, so it can be used to stab as well as to slash.
Scutum - A large, semi-cynlindrical shield that defends its wielder from all sorts of oncoming attacks and projectiles. A spherical piece of metal is welded onto the center of the Scutum, giving it offensive capabilities.
Lorica Hamata - Mail armor made from metal rings that has been made to withstand all sorts of penetration. It is heavier than the Squamata variant.
Appearance: Broad, tough and with a magnificent mustache.
(Don't change anything below, it's simply there for convenience and organization at the start of the game.)
Health: Fine
Lives: 3
Points: 0

I have picked Triarius as my class, if you haven't realized it yet.

[Playergamer]

IN!

Name: John Doe
Class: Medicus - Not a soldier at all, but one of the educated and professionally trained physicians of the empire. He has no combat experience whatsoever, but possess the knowledge and tools necessary to keep the wounded alive in the battlefield.
Medic (Passive) - Has extensive know-how when it comes to dealing with all sorts of ailments and injuries. +2 to Healing rolls.
Will to Survive (Passive) - The doctor knows he is the one that can save these soldiers, and will keep on performing his duties even if he has to become his own patient. Medicus does not get penalized for attempting Self Surgery.
Civillian - He's a doctor, not a fighter! -3 to all Combat Rolls.
Inventory:Medical Bag - Tools, herbs, cloth, you name it. He's ready to do anything from patching up cuts to amputating limbs.
Appearance: A normal looking man, with nothing really distinguishing about him, just as planned.
Health: Fine
Lives: 3
Points:0

Chose Medicus, in case you can't see.

[Yourmaster]

Gladiator because RAHHH

[aattss]

So...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Dalen
Class: Sagittari
Inventory:Composite Bow - Traditional wooden bow that fires wooden, copper, and iron-tipped arrows. This bow is more powerful than one would expect for its size.
Denique-Lamia - A small metal blade to be used in the event that a Sagittarii must resort to close combat. It is designed to deliver quick, fatal stabs so that its wielder can return to firing arrows as quickly as possible.
Galea - Metal helmet that offers protection for both the head and the facial region.
Lorica Squamata - Metal scale armor on top of a fabric foundation, developed to stop penetrative attacks.
Appearance: Can best be distinguished by his wicked shades.
Health: Fine
Lives: 3
Points: 0

[TCM]

Some questions for you guys before I start, just looking for some general opinion:

Do you guys think the Legionary and Hastatus are too boring? I attempted to make them the most basic class, thus lacking weaknesses or great strengths, and predicted that they would be the most popular. I'm not saying you should change your class, it's just that I'd like to have as many options open as possible if anyone decides to change classes mid-game, and I don't want to take up two class-spots in the class selection process if no one is going to play this. This is important for future games too, as I planned that in many scenarios, there would be 2-3 'Standard' classes, that is, classes with conventional weapons, one ability and no weaknesses. If people don't want to play them, I'll simply just spruce them up and make every class 2 Abilities, and 1 Weakness.
I had an idea for changing the Legionary, by giving that class the extra ability 'Throw Plumbata'. Plumbata were large lead-tipped darts, almost arrows, that were thrown by hand to impale enemies from short or mid-range distance. The only thing is that because of how 'standard' a Legionary is, I can't think of a good disadvantage for the class.

Also, I was planning for the turns to be set up as 1. All Players perform their actions in a randomized order. 2. All Enemy Units perform their actions in a randomized order. Would anyone like it changed so that each action was randomized, so that the turn might be something like: 2 Player Actions, 1 Enemy Action, 1 Player Action, 3 Enemy Actions, 2 Player Actions, etc.? Or should I keep it how it is?