Sean K reynolds alt level advancement ? how to

[r-Kelleg]

Hi there !
In my game we are using the Sean K Reynolds alternative level advancement instead of the classical xp system. In summary, instead of gaining a level at once, this sytem allows the player to take 4 steps for each level. A) Hit Dice/hit points/base attack bonus, B) saving throws, C) skill points, and D) special (all other class abilities, such as a rogue’s sneak attack, wizard spellcasting, and so on)

thus, a charcater could be Wizard 4D/rogue 2BCD. In this case the caracter can cast a 4d6 fireball as he gained access to the 3rd lvl spell but his caster level is still 4.

What is the best way to mimic this system with hero lab ?

thank you in advance.

 

[Aaron]

I think you can do this with adjustments of various types

 

[ShadowChemosh]

I think you can do this with adjustments of various types

Yea I am with Aaron adjustments seems the best way. Just put in the adjustments you decided on for this pseudo level until you finally really level the character.

 

[AndrewD2]

Where is that system documented?

 

[Lord Magus]

Where is that system documented?

PDF document

http://www.seankreynolds.com/rpgfiles/misc/AlternativeLevelAdvancement.pdf

 

[AndrewD2]

Thanks, it sounded interesting and I wanted to check it out

 

[r-Kelleg]

thank you for your answers.
Sorry for the missing link (the forum engine did not let me post a link in my first email)
I was expecting this kind of answers. The main problem is that the bonus changes at each level. For exemple a 4D wiz will have access to a 3rd lvl spell, but a 2D wiz will gain access to a 2nd lvl spell. and so on..
A lot of work indeed.

 

[AndrewD2]

After looking this over it got me to thinking if it would be possible to make 4 adjustments for each class (one for each of the A/B/C/D categories) That would essentially move the class up at that value. For example: if you add the HD it would add to your BAB as if you had gained a level in said class, so if you were a level one fighter and you selected to go rogue for your second level it would only add the +0 because first level rogue only gets a +0, but if you were fighter 1/rogue 1 and added another rogue it would give you the appropriate +1.

I was also looking at maybe doing something like the monk's belt where when checked adds the various changes. And now I feel I'm rambling and not making any sense ...

 

[r-Kelleg]

Imho, except if the developpers decide to add this feature to the software, the best way to add it is probably to add malus to the character level. so a wiz 3ACD is in fact a wiz 4-B. Otherwise you cannot play a multiclassed caracter.