e6 is a modified ruleset for D&D which makes level 6 the "epic" level in order to keep players at a sweet spot where they are on the verge of being powerful, but not ridiculously so.
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What setting changes need to be addressed in order to convert Golarion to the E6 variant system?
For those who are confused what E6 is, please go here: E6: The Game Inside D&D
I will be running an E6 game in Golarion in a few weeks. Two main assumptions I have made in the E6 version I am ...
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Is OD&D faster than D&D 3e at low levels, and why?
I've never played OD&D, AD&D or retro-clones, but fans of those games often say they run much faster than D&D 3e and 4e, especially to resolve combat. However, it's my experience that ...
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How to build a Secret Base without killing the builders
Question
How can I build a secret base without having to just kill all the builders afterwards to keep the secret?
Explanation
Another player and I want to build a secret base for an assassins ...
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How to make a Dark Brotherhood-esque Job Request System in D&D 3.5 E6
The Goal
In a E6 campaign I am playing in I want my character to start an assassins guild similar to The Dark Brotherhood from The Elder Scrolls games.
The Problem/Question
I am stuck on how to set ...
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Druid: how to obtain rage?
I'm building a druid character for an upcoming E6 game, and I'm wondering if I can get myself rage along with 6 levels of shapeshift variant druid.
Unfortunately, shapeshift is obligatory, which ...
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What are some of the denizens of the Shadow Plane? [closed]
Important Note
While I do understand that the DM is ostensibly God in his game. My GM does generally respect most things written in book.
Explanation
I have a character who is connected with the ...
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What use is Skill Beyond Your Years?
In low-level D&D variant E6, you max out at level 6 and only gain feats every 5,000XP thereafter. There is a feat as follows:
Skill Beyond Your Years
Prerequisite: Level 6
Pick a skill. ...
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Is there a way to give animals fine manipulators at low level?
My Pathfinder E6 group has run into a bit of a problem. One of our party members is a wraith camel alchemist, and another is a half-brass dragon giant spider artificer. The wraith camel has ghost ...
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Is there a Paizo official way to improve dispel checks?
I'm currently playing a game of Pathfinder E6 (the level cap is 6, and you can buy feats, skills, and gestalt levels with XP once you hit cap), and I'm looking for ways to improve my ability to dispel ...