The Dresden Files > DFRPG

He Who Walks Behind

(1/3) > >>

Shali:
The latest update is up.  It includes a status report, and a write up of Harry's Favorite outsider

http://www.dresdenfilesrpg.com/2009/01/26/january-status-update/#more-463

Lanodantheon:
Normally, these big nasty stat blocked characters/monsters that are supposed to be unbeatable like the Tarrasque aren't that scary to me. 

But, that's primarily because those monsters are meant for the highest tiers of play where abilities of players begin with, "Once per day, when you die..." or are at a range where players have devolved into a *#$% measuring contest between players.

However, (click to show/hide) He Who Walks Behind's stat block scares the crap out of me as a perspective player and I'll tell you why:

TDF isn't about going from lowly Wizard in the Phonebook to the White Council's new age Merlin. TDF so far has been, new powers, new problems, same old crap, different day. No matter how much new stuff Harry gets to make life easier and himself more powerful, the more his normal problems weigh him down.

The stated outsider is not meant to be a big threat you will only be able to beat in epic tier, it's meant to be a threat you cannot beat, ever. As a player, if the GM pulls that character out in the storyline I wil be scared because I know me and my group cannot beat it.

Jaroslav:

--- Quote from: Lanodantheon on January 27, 2009, 12:59:58 AM ---But, that's primarily because those monsters are meant for the highest tiers of play where abilities of players begin with, "Once per day,
The stated outsider is not meant to be a big threat you will only be able to beat in epic tier, it's meant to be a threat you cannot beat, ever. As a player, if the GM pulls that character out in the storyline I wil be scared because I know me and my group cannot beat it.

--- End quote ---
I think he's beatable. You just have to think non linearly to beat him.

TheMouse:
Wow, but does it ever look like a huge mistake to let this guy get up close and personal with you. It'd be like having a fist fight with a fast moving truck.

iago:

--- Quote from: TheMouse on January 27, 2009, 07:21:45 PM ---Wow, but does it ever look like a huge mistake to let this guy get up close and personal with you. It'd be like having a fist fight with a fast moving truck.

--- End quote ---
Yep. You gotta fight not-fair and clever if you want a chance.

Harry D might have a few tips for you in that regard. :)

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page