Before I format and post this idea for a base class... [Archive] - Wizards Community

Before I format and post this idea for a base class... [Archive] - Wizards Community

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corpsecrafter
05-25-06, 02:03 AM I want to know what you guys think about a class called the Arc Knight (tentative) which blends all three types of magic, arcane, divine, and psionic (I know it's not really magic, but for all intents and purposes, I include it as magic). My friend and I have been playing with this idea for the past 4 years together and him alone for many more years. Although they are almost 90% magic using, they use a blade (no name yet) to focus their magic through. They learn their magic like a wizard, but cast spells with a spell pool (similar to a psions power points). We plan to base their table on the Wilder class table in the Expanded Psionics Handbook. So far it seems like we're making them a variant of psions, their focus is decided upon by the player. The class is customizable because it has what we call 'Devotions'. Which allow the player to choose a type of magic and cast them for cheaper. Anyways, that's all I can think of so far until I have the class ready and formatted to be posted on the boards. Oh, and don't hold anything back, I hate sugar-coating. :) Thanx MCL
thasis
05-25-06, 02:29 AM Good idea. Doing it balanced and flavorful though... diffrent idea. I support the idea if done well (and if it uses the new WotC Class Formating... which I have conveniantly done a tutorial for so people will use the new WotC class formatting).
katarl
05-25-06, 08:51 AM 90% spellcasting? How high level spells will they be able to cast?

Devotions huh? Would that be similar to school specialisations (all necromancy spells cost less, for example) or would it be a larger range (all electricity spells cost less).

Arc Knight is quite a nice name for what you're going for.

I have been waiting for a more martially based psion (that doesn't call itself a psychic warrior). When you post, i'm sure to have a look.
Sir_Mark_The_Berserker
05-25-06, 09:06 AM wait! and the incanum?
Izodor_Shadowcaster
05-25-06, 09:25 AM wait! and the incanum?

wait! and Shadow magic, pact magic and truename magic? ;)

I think that becomes rather much for one class...
Sir_Mark_The_Berserker
05-25-06, 09:41 AM the true name magic exist in d&d?

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
corpsecrafter 05-25-06, 02:03 AM	I want to know what you guys think about a class called the Arc Knight (tentative) which blends all three types of magic, arcane, divine, and psionic (I know it's not really magic, but for all intents and purposes, I include it as magic). My friend and I have been playing with this idea for the past 4 years together and him alone for many more years. Although they are almost 90% magic using, they use a blade (no name yet) to focus their magic through. They learn their magic like a wizard, but cast spells with a spell pool (similar to a psions power points). We plan to base their table on the Wilder class table in the Expanded Psionics Handbook. So far it seems like we're making them a variant of psions, their focus is decided upon by the player. The class is customizable because it has what we call 'Devotions'. Which allow the player to choose a type of magic and cast them for cheaper. Anyways, that's all I can think of so far until I have the class ready and formatted to be posted on the boards. Oh, and don't hold anything back, I hate sugar-coating. :) Thanx MCL
thasis 05-25-06, 02:29 AM	Good idea. Doing it balanced and flavorful though... diffrent idea. I support the idea if done well (and if it uses the new WotC Class Formating... which I have conveniantly done a tutorial for so people will use the new WotC class formatting).
katarl 05-25-06, 08:51 AM	90% spellcasting? How high level spells will they be able to cast? Devotions huh? Would that be similar to school specialisations (all necromancy spells cost less, for example) or would it be a larger range (all electricity spells cost less). Arc Knight is quite a nice name for what you're going for. I have been waiting for a more martially based psion (that doesn't call itself a psychic warrior). When you post, i'm sure to have a look.
Sir_Mark_The_Berserker 05-25-06, 09:06 AM	wait! and the incanum?
Izodor_Shadowcaster 05-25-06, 09:25 AM	wait! and the incanum? wait! and Shadow magic, pact magic and truename magic? ;) I think that becomes rather much for one class...
Sir_Mark_The_Berserker 05-25-06, 09:41 AM	the true name magic exist in d&d?