Popular tabletop game Pathfinder features character classes such as elves, dwarves, orcs and other typical fantasy staples. Now Old Spice has decided to get into the game, literally, by offering players the chance to play as the ultimate fantasy: an Old Spice Guy.
As you would expect, an Old Spice Guy character relies on strong charisma, using charm to escape out of many situations. Players would also be smart to put points into wisdom, intelligence and, to a lesser degree, strength. Oddly enough, the Old Spice Guy can be any alignment, but must abide by “The Gentleman’s Code.” If a player doesn’t live up to the code, he or she becomes an “Ex-Gentleman.”
The Old Spice Guy also has some hilarious and interesting reactions to clothing. For example, wearing sunglasses will increase a player’s armor class by one, but will suffer a -4 penalty on perception checks and attack rolls in dim lighting. A particularly funny example comes at level 9, when players gain a six-pack. If the Old Spice Guy is shirtless, he will gain +5 on charisma rolls. Fittingly, players must spend 30 minutes of in-game time a day to maintain that rock-solid core.
The Old Spice Guy must also have a little bit of Druid in him, as he can transform to a talking wolf starting at level 11. Transforming into the wolf might not be the best idea though, as players cannot transform back into their normal body until they have been reduced to zero hit points.
While this is largely a joke, the Old Spice Guy class guide is surprisingly detailed, including a level table that goes all the way to 20, with special unlocks awarded along the way as well. It is possible to play through a whole campaign with the given guide, but you might find yourself adjusting abilities to make yourself more balanced with the rest of players over time.
The Old Spice Guy pdf files can be downloaded right here.
So what do you think? Will you try playing as an Old Spice Guy for your next campaign? What other goofy classes have you tried using in the past? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
