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Archmonarch 10-02-04, 08:41 PM	Human Druid 1/Psion 1 (gestalt) Deity: Mielikki Druids of Mielikki can use any of the standard armor and weapons that rangers normally use (all simple and martial weapons, all light and medium armor, and all shields) without violating their spiritual oaths. Feats: Spellcasting Prodigy, Extend Spell, Psicrystal Affinity (Psions get bonus feats at 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20) Str: 11 Dex: 14 Con: 15 Wis: 18 Int: 18 Cha: 15 (Rolled) Skills: [4 + Int modifier (4)] x 4 = 32 Concentration (Con): Ranks 3 + Ability Modifier 2 = 5 Handle Animal (Cha): Ranks 4 + AbMod 2 = 6 Heal (Wis): Ranks 2 + AbMod 4 = 6 Knowledge (Nature) [Int]: Ranks 3 + AbMod 4 = 7 Knowledge (Psionics) [Int]: Ranks 3 + AbMod 4 = 7 Ride (Dex): Ranks 2 + AbMod 2 = 4 Spellcraft (Int): Ranks 3 + Abmod 4 = 7 Spot (Wis): Ranks 2 + AbMod 4 = 6 Survival (Wis): Ranks 2 + AbMod 4 = 6 Swim (Str): Ranks 2 + Abmod 0 = 2 Psicraft (Int): Ranks 2 + AbMod 4 = 6 Autohypnosis (Wis): Ranks 2 + AbMod 4 = 6 Balance (Dex): Ranks 2 + AbMod 2 = 4 Gold: 180 (4d6 x10) Im not sure what to buy so if anyone could help it would be appreciated. Since Im a devotee of Mielikki I can wear pretty much anything but I dont get proficiences with them. Thanks for reading this long post. Any help you can provide would be great.
Mancer 10-02-04, 09:23 PM	In the long run, scythe is a pretty good bet. Although if you're going to try and optimize your damage at low levels you might want to swap charisma and strength, or better yet intelligence and strength. What (assuming your group uses it) regional gear do you have access to?
Archmonarch 10-02-04, 09:32 PM	Int, Con, and Wis are the prime abilities for this build. So I need those three to stay where they are. And since I get wildshape at lvl 5, my Str and Dex will be switched to whatever form Im in. Regional Gear? Im not sure what youre referring to. Also, have I stretched myself too thin on skills?
Archmonarch 10-03-04, 01:18 AM	Finally, can someone recommend which eq I should buy? I have a 180gp budget.
amalcon 10-03-04, 05:09 AM	In the long run, scythe is a pretty good bet. True for the most part, but since he's a Psion, the falchion may be better. If you intend to be using quickened/schism'd powers every round, the falchion will provide you with a more consistent supply of PSP's. Of course, if you just want to pull out the weapon when you're running low, the scythe will allow you to stay full for longer, which means you have to switch back and forth several times. As a side note, what sort of psion are you? If you're undecided, I suggest Telepath, as the Egoist's "signature" power (Metamorphosis) is already covered by your druid side. Also, are you playing 3.0 or 3.5? 3.5 spellcasting prodigy is not very good (it only grants bonus spells...it would be useful if it at least increased the maximum level of spell you can cast as well, because then you could put a lower ability there). If you only have to play this character at first level, then we're looking at a 50% increase in spells per day, which does make it good. Ultimately, it depends on where you want to go with this character.
Archmonarch 10-03-04, 06:54 AM	Well, first I dont believe my character has a proficiency with martial weapons, so wouldnt using the falchion get -4 to hit? Second, what is PSP and how does the falchion affect it? Third, I was going through dragon 319 and I discovered the erudite class. Is that worth taking over levels of psion? Fourth, what would you recommend instead of Spellcasting prodigy? Im playing 3.5 Finally, should I even take the 4 levels of warshaper or is it hurting me in the long run by limiting my powers known and 9th lvl powers?
amalcon 10-03-04, 06:50 PM	Well, first I dont believe my character has a proficiency with martial weapons, so wouldnt using the falchion get -4 to hit? Scythe is as well. Second, what is PSP and how does the falchion affect it? PSP is an old term for psionic power points. Look at the bodyfeeder weapon enhancement; it's very nice. Third, I was going through dragon 319 and I discovered the erudite class. Is that worth taking over levels of psion? Don't know Fourth, what would you recommend instead of Spellcasting prodigy? Im playing 3.5 This mostly depends on what you want to do with your character. There are lots of good feats around. Finally, should I even take the 4 levels of warshaper or is it hurting me in the long run by limiting my powers known and 9th lvl powers? Unlike the spellcasters, the psion is less focused on getting access to the highest level powers possible; manifester level and power points are the main things that determine the strength of the character. In other words, which is better depends yet again on what you want the character to be.
Archmonarch 10-04-04, 09:43 AM	I think Ill go Druid 20/Erudite 20 as my DM has ruled magic-psionics transparency. So I should be able to afford many powers. Any objections? Ive also decided to replace spellcasting prodigy with psionic affinity which gives me a +2 to psicraft and use psionic device. Important skills for an Erudite.