Specifically a DMPC, and I apologize if all this sounds a bit convoluted.
Context: I am running a Descent into Avernus campaign, and I have taken a few liberties with the story, as DMs are want to do. I have replaced Lulu with a tiefling who has 5 levels in barbarian and has a hell of a past beyond being Zariel's companion. As part of her regaining her memories as the story goes on, she will also be gaining levels in monk as the party levels up. Their next level-up is this week and I want to my DMPC to unlock Ki points at that time.
My question is thus; am I allowed to reduce my DMPCs' barbarian level in order for her to gain the monk levels she needs to unlock Ki points?
The main problem would be if your players think you have given them extra abilities and not replaced them. If you think your players won't notice then it is fine. You are the DM and it is a character your playing so there are no rules against it. If you think your players might notice and get annoyed, you could talk to them out of character and let them know.
Biggest question i would ask myself is: am i running a DMPC or is the character an NPC that tags along? If it's really a DMPC who will stay for the whole campaign and is fully comitted to the other PCs: stick to the rules that your players are subject to.
If it's an NPC who might leave after a certain part of the plot, following their own agenda etc. let them have an event, maybe becoming insane having kind of two souls fighting inside them and the PCs have to "heal" them... emerging with new/old memories and a shift in behaviour.
If you would be willing to let a pc drop a level to add a level to a different class then go for it. If your not then as a player I wouldn't be happy. As a dm you are the story teller and the rule lawyer, I disagree with a dm changing the rules just for their own advantage and not to make the game more fun for everyone.
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Specifically a DMPC, and I apologize if all this sounds a bit convoluted.
Context: I am running a Descent into Avernus campaign, and I have taken a few liberties with the story, as DMs are want to do. I have replaced Lulu with a tiefling who has 5 levels in barbarian and has a hell of a past beyond being Zariel's companion. As part of her regaining her memories as the story goes on, she will also be gaining levels in monk as the party levels up. Their next level-up is this week and I want to my DMPC to unlock Ki points at that time.
My question is thus; am I allowed to reduce my DMPCs' barbarian level in order for her to gain the monk levels she needs to unlock Ki points?
If you want to, yes. You're the DM and it's a DMPC.
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The main problem would be if your players think you have given them extra abilities and not replaced them. If you think your players won't notice then it is fine. You are the DM and it is a character your playing so there are no rules against it. If you think your players might notice and get annoyed, you could talk to them out of character and let them know.
I hope this helps.
Biggest question i would ask myself is: am i running a DMPC or is the character an NPC that tags along? If it's really a DMPC who will stay for the whole campaign and is fully comitted to the other PCs: stick to the rules that your players are subject to.
If it's an NPC who might leave after a certain part of the plot, following their own agenda etc. let them have an event, maybe becoming insane having kind of two souls fighting inside them and the PCs have to "heal" them... emerging with new/old memories and a shift in behaviour.
The rules incorporate retraining so you can legitimately swap the barbarian levels you don’t want for ones you do.
This DMPC is unavoidable. She is taking the place of Lulu the Hollyphant, who is central to the party's adventure in Avernus.
If you would be willing to let a pc drop a level to add a level to a different class then go for it. If your not then as a player I wouldn't be happy. As a dm you are the story teller and the rule lawyer, I disagree with a dm changing the rules just for their own advantage and not to make the game more fun for everyone.