Hero's deserve less to start

[Anderas]

Pearl effect!

I never used that one. True, lightly applied on the main body and the wing trailing edges it could be cool!


This summer I am at home a lot as I have to go to my cancer therapy again. So maybe I find some time to paint again, like in 2016. That was a great year for the hobby!

[Daedalus]

. . . The heroes go on a short mission to find their weapons, armors, spells, etc.
and become the characters of the heroes. From there, they would be given better and better
magical items to make their abilities better.

(notice, a sidetrack from the leveling system...instead using magic items to beef up the heroes)

I like it. I had envisioned proto-Heroes starting with something like -2 Body, -1 or -2 Mind, 1 Defend Die, -1 step down in weapon, and less magic or trap skill. Each Quest would see an increase or two until a standard Hero was realized. A Barbarian could gain +1 DD from a totem charm or an Elf could gain a second spell for example. Other power-ups could be gained by finding/purchasing better weapons or leather armor.

. . . What I see here is a completely different kind of system:

You exchange the hero card!
You start with a peasant hero card. You get your weapon and some ability through some quest... as soon as you have everything, you change your peasant hero card with one of the starting heroes.
From there, you go through the same process again - you develop by gathering certain items, then you exchange your barbarian card with a knight card. For example. . . .

Yes to this. I had thought to go with a standard Hero with a Champion version on the back with extra abilities that were available. Since a proto-Hero needs a separate card for lower stats, I can now see that an improved version belongs on the back, as well.

Sorry to hear about your cancer fight. Be sure to kick its ass (and get some more amazing painting done!)