From: "Brian C. Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Do those that have requirements like "Have four
> ranks in some skill" require that you have at least one level in another
> class first, or can you get that class and then just be obligated to spend
> the skill points on those skills?
You must meet the requirement before you take the class.
> Note: I have no interest in D&D 3rd ed or D20 products; I want to
> develop an open game using the SRD and not using the D20 trademark at all.
> So I want to have an unbiased view on the SRD by not ever reading the PHB
> (at least until I have my game system filled out).
One problem with this approach is that the SRD contains rules and content,
not examples or explanations of how the rules work. Therefore, you may find
yourself asking questions for which your target market already has the
answers...
Ryan