Hey, since we're discussing questionable topics, let me throw this one in as well. What are peoples opinions on allowing Hirdudo as player characters? I've heard the arguments: disruptive, over-balanced, etc... I'd urge you to compare Hirudo (even as they are written up) to Scroggites on both of the above. Way over a year ago I rewrote the rudri section to bring it into keeping with the format of the other diety write ups (ie from a follower/dogma standpoint). At the same time I altered the spells that "over-balanced" hirudo (ie the instant killers). I gave this material to Dan and the Centralia GMs a year ago and to Wright months ago. I, and most Centralia GMs, have played them according to this write up for quite a while. I submit this write up again, here, for more general perusal and comments. This file is in Microsoft Word 95 format, my apologies to those of you who either cannot see it or just plain hate MIME. Please be aware that this document contains modified material that I believe Dan has copyrighted so don't go distributing it around the world... this is for private perusal only. Please let me know your opinions on this. There have been perhaps half dozen hirudo in the game and I don't believe any of them have been disruptive. -Steve
rudri (Microsoft Word Document)