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1d4chan>Agiletek at 19:34, 28 December 2018

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	[[Pathfinder]] "upgraded" them slightly by giving them D6 hit die ''(mostly since no class in Pathfinder has D4)'' and tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions ''(determined by the [[GM]])'', which often provide mechanical benefits to players; such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.		[[Pathfinder]] "upgraded" them slightly by giving them D6 hit die ''(mostly since no class in Pathfinder has D4)'' and tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions ''(determined by the [[GM]])'', which often provide mechanical benefits to players; such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.

	Needless to say they generally make awful adventurers... unless you use some Commoner only joke options from an April Fools section on [[Dragon Magazine]]. Who knew pulling chickens out of your pocket when you tried to grab something could be so broken?		Needless to say they generally make awful adventurers, after all they will die to a mere [[House Cat]]... unless you use some Commoner only joke options from an April Fools section on [[Dragon Magazine]]. Who knew pulling chickens out of your pocket when you tried to grab something could be so broken?
	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[Peasant]]		[[Peasant]]
	{{D&D3-Classes}}		{{D&D3-Classes}}

1d4chan>Dark Angel 2020 at 09:35, 28 October 2018

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	Mechanically, they are literally the worst class in the game. A level one commoner might as well be a level zero character; having bad save progression across the board, the BAB of the [[Wizard]], D4 hit die, 2 skill points per level with a limited number of class skills, are proficient in only a single simple weapon, and have absolutely no class features whatsoever.		Mechanically, they are literally the worst class in the game. A level one commoner might as well be a level zero character; having bad save progression across the board, the BAB of the [[Wizard]], D4 hit die, 2 skill points per level with a limited number of class skills, are proficient in only a single simple weapon, and have absolutely no class features whatsoever.

	It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other class, as NPCs with ''actual'' jobs and trade skills are more likely to be [[Expert]]s or [[Warrior]]s. However, because most settings are backwater medieval fantasy worlds where education comes at a premium, it means that most of the everyday people that inhabit the setting are likely to be commoners. Commoners boil down to being a walking Profession or Craft check and that's pretty much it all they ever need to do. Because of their abundance, they are likely to be the quickest followers to accumulate if a PC takes the [[NPC#Leadership\|Leadership]] feat, and due to their lack of features it is easy to stat lots of faceless, disposable minions ''en masse'' without having to get into the minutia of rolls, modifiers, and skill points.		It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other class, as NPCs with ''actual'' jobs and trade skills are more likely to be [[Expert]]s or [[Warrior]]s. However, because most settings are backwater medieval fantasy worlds where education comes at a premium, it means that most of the everyday people that inhabit the setting are likely to be commoners. Commoners boil down to being a walking Profession or Craft check and that's pretty much all they ever need to do. Because of their abundance, they are likely to be the quickest followers to accumulate if a PC takes the [[NPC#Leadership\|Leadership]] feat, and due to their lack of features it is easy to stat lots of faceless, disposable minions ''en masse'' without having to get into the minutia of rolls, modifiers, and skill points.

	[[Pathfinder]] "upgraded" them slightly by giving them D6 hit die ''(mostly since no class in Pathfinder has D4)'' and tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions ''(determined by the [[GM]])'', which often provide mechanical benefits to players; such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.		[[Pathfinder]] "upgraded" them slightly by giving them D6 hit die ''(mostly since no class in Pathfinder has D4)'' and tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions ''(determined by the [[GM]])'', which often provide mechanical benefits to players; such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.

1d4chan>Dark Angel 2020 at 09:34, 28 October 2018

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	The '''Commoner''' was one of several [[NPC]] Classes introduced in [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition]] and reused in [[Pathfinder]]		The '''Commoner''' was one of several [[NPC]] Classes introduced in [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition]] and reused in [[Pathfinder]]

	Mechanically, they are literally the worst class in the game. A level one commoner might as well be a level zero character; having bad save progression across the board, the BAB of the [[Wizard]], D6 hit die, 2 skill points per level with a limited number of class skills, are proficient in only a single simple weapon, and have absolutely no class features whatsoever.		Mechanically, they are literally the worst class in the game. A level one commoner might as well be a level zero character; having bad save progression across the board, the BAB of the [[Wizard]], D4 hit die, 2 skill points per level with a limited number of class skills, are proficient in only a single simple weapon, and have absolutely no class features whatsoever.

	It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other class, as NPCs with ''actual'' jobs and trade skills are more likely to be [[Expert]]s or [[Warrior]]s. However, because most settings are backwater medieval fantasy worlds where education comes at a premium, it means that most of the everyday people that inhabit the setting are likely to be commoners. ~~They~~ are likely to be the quickest followers to accumulate if a PC takes the [[NPC#Leadership\|Leadership]] feat, and due to their lack of features it is easy to stat lots of faceless, disposable minions ''en masse'' without having to get into the minutia of rolls, modifiers, and skill points.		It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other class, as NPCs with ''actual'' jobs and trade skills are more likely to be [[Expert]]s or [[Warrior]]s. However, because most settings are backwater medieval fantasy worlds where education comes at a premium, it means that most of the everyday people that inhabit the setting are likely to be commoners. Commoners boil down to being a walking Profession or Craft check and that's pretty much it all they ever need to do. Because of their abundance, they are likely to be the quickest followers to accumulate if a PC takes the [[NPC#Leadership\|Leadership]] feat, and due to their lack of features it is easy to stat lots of faceless, disposable minions ''en masse'' without having to get into the minutia of rolls, modifiers, and skill points.

	[[Pathfinder]] tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions (determined by the [[GM]]), which often provide mechanical benefits to players, such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.		[[Pathfinder]] "upgraded" them slightly by giving them D6 hit die ''(mostly since no class in Pathfinder has D4)'' and tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions ''(determined by the [[GM]])'', which often provide mechanical benefits to players; such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.

	Needless to say they generally make awful adventurers... unless you use some Commoner only joke options from an April Fools section on [[Dragon Magazine]]. Who knew pulling chickens out of your pocket when you tried to grab something could be so broken?		Needless to say they generally make awful adventurers... unless you use some Commoner only joke options from an April Fools section on [[Dragon Magazine]]. Who knew pulling chickens out of your pocket when you tried to grab something could be so broken?

1d4chan>Agiletek at 06:53, 20 October 2018

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	[[Pathfinder]] tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions (determined by the [[GM]]), which often provide mechanical benefits to players, such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.		[[Pathfinder]] tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions (determined by the [[GM]]), which often provide mechanical benefits to players, such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.

	Needless to say they generally make awful adventurers.		Needless to say they generally make awful adventurers... unless you use some Commoner only joke options from an April Fools section on [[Dragon Magazine]]. Who knew pulling chickens out of your pocket when you tried to grab something could be so broken?
	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[Peasant]]		[[Peasant]]
	{{D&D3-Classes}}		{{D&D3-Classes}}

1d4chan>Dark Angel 2020 at 07:16, 22 September 2018

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	Mechanically, they are literally the worst class in the game. A level one commoner might as well be a level zero character; having bad save progression across the board, the BAB of the [[Wizard]], D6 hit die, 2 skill points per level with a limited number of class skills, are proficient in only a single simple weapon, and have absolutely no class features whatsoever.		Mechanically, they are literally the worst class in the game. A level one commoner might as well be a level zero character; having bad save progression across the board, the BAB of the [[Wizard]], D6 hit die, 2 skill points per level with a limited number of class skills, are proficient in only a single simple weapon, and have absolutely no class features whatsoever.

	It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other class, as NPCs with ''actual'' jobs and trade skills are more likely to be [[Expert]]s or [[Warrior]]s. However, because most settings are backwater medieval fantasy worlds where education comes at a premium, it means that most of the everyday people that inhabit the setting are likely to be commoners ~~and~~ are likely to be the quickest followers to accumulate if a PC takes the [[NPC#Leadership\|Leadership]] feat, and due to their lack of features it is easy to stat lots of faceless minions ''en masse''.		It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other class, as NPCs with ''actual'' jobs and trade skills are more likely to be [[Expert]]s or [[Warrior]]s. However, because most settings are backwater medieval fantasy worlds where education comes at a premium, it means that most of the everyday people that inhabit the setting are likely to be commoners. They are likely to be the quickest followers to accumulate if a PC takes the [[NPC#Leadership\|Leadership]] feat, and due to their lack of features it is easy to stat lots of faceless, disposable minions ''en masse'' without having to get into the minutia of rolls, modifiers, and skill points.

	[[Pathfinder]] tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions (determined by the [[GM]]), which often provide mechanical benefits to players, such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.		[[Pathfinder]] tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions (determined by the [[GM]]), which often provide mechanical benefits to players, such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.

1d4chan>Dark Angel 2020 at 07:14, 22 September 2018

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	The '''Commoner''' was one of several NPC Classes introduced in Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition.		The '''Commoner''' was one of several [[NPC]] Classes introduced in [[Dungeons & Dragons 3rd edition]] and reused in [[Pathfinder]]

	It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other NPC ~~class~~ and generally make awful adventurers.		Mechanically, they are literally the worst class in the game. A level one commoner might as well be a level zero character; having bad save progression across the board, the BAB of the [[Wizard]], D6 hit die, 2 skill points per level with a limited number of class skills, are proficient in only a single simple weapon, and have absolutely no class features whatsoever.

			It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other class, as NPCs with ''actual'' jobs and trade skills are more likely to be [[Expert]]s or [[Warrior]]s. However, because most settings are backwater medieval fantasy worlds where education comes at a premium, it means that most of the everyday people that inhabit the setting are likely to be commoners and are likely to be the quickest followers to accumulate if a PC takes the [[NPC#Leadership\|Leadership]] feat, and due to their lack of features it is easy to stat lots of faceless minions ''en masse''.

			[[Pathfinder]] tried to make them a little bit interesting by having NPC classes grant "Boons" at appropriate occasions (determined by the [[GM]]), which often provide mechanical benefits to players, such as granting minor bonuses on certain skill checks or shopping discounts on certain craft skills. But most of the time they are just fluffy excuses to remember the character.

			Needless to say they generally make awful adventurers.
	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[Peasant]]		[[Peasant]]
	{{D&D3-Classes}}		{{D&D3-Classes}}

192.36.182.50 at 11:22, 15 August 2018

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	It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other NPC class and generally make awful adventurers.		It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other NPC class and generally make awful adventurers.
			==See Also==
			[[Peasant]]
	{{D&D3-Classes}}		{{D&D3-Classes}}

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	It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other NPC class and generally make awful adventurers.		It's usually reserved for NPCs who don't qualify as any other NPC class and generally make awful adventurers.
	~~==See Also==~~
	~~[[Noble]]~~

	{{D&D3-Classes}}		{{D&D3-Classes}}