Cryokineticist [Archive] - Wizards Community

Cryokineticist [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Blackshade
03-08-08, 05:20 PM I want to make a an cold-energy type version of the Pyrokinecticist, however I'm having a few issue's

Mostly the requirments,

I'll post them here since there part of the Open-Reference Document,

Requirements

To qualify to become a pyrokineticist, a character must fulfill all the following criteria.
Alignment

Any chaotic.

Skills

Concentration 8 ranks, Craft (alchemy) 1 rank, Knowledge (psionics) 2 ranks.
Psionics

Must have a power point reserve of at least 1 power point.
Special

Must have set fire to a structure of any size just to watch it burn.

The requirment to burn down a structure is the main issue.

Any thoughts on what would be a good replacement?
Cartigan
03-08-08, 05:24 PM The problem is the term pyrokinetic. It means you have the mental power to set things on fire. Cryokinetic would be the mental power to freeze things. No idea how that would work.
Blackshade
03-08-08, 05:26 PM That's what I'm trying to make. A Cryokineticist, I'm asking what should I change in the requirements so that I can make a class that has the same abilities as a Pyro but with ice and not the fire.
Watsyurname529
03-08-08, 05:28 PM It works the same way a Pyrokeneticist does. As for the Special requirement, it doesn't matter. It's just there for flavor but if you really want to make a frozen one I would say...something to the effect of "Must have jumped into a frozen lake just to see how cold it was." or "Must spent an entire day in artic weather with no special clothes because you wanted to." or something.
Blackshade
03-08-08, 05:29 PM I like the Frozen Lake one, I'm gonna go with that one. Thanks for your help.

P.S. I borrowed part of your sig.
WagnerSika
03-08-08, 05:31 PM There is already a published Cryokinesist in Frostburn.
It has prereqs of 8 ranks concentration, Craft alchemy 1 rank, Know psionics 2 ranks and must have Energy emanation power.
Blackshade
03-08-08, 05:32 PM What's Frostburn? Is it a book? I've never heard of it.
WagnerSika
03-08-08, 05:34 PM Yes it is a sourcebook on playing in snow and frost regions. In the same league as Stormwrack for sea campaigns and Sandstorm for desert campaigns.
Blackshade
03-08-08, 05:39 PM I'll take a look and see if I can find it.

My main goal was merely to have the Pyro's class abilities and give them a little twist.
The_Shaman
03-08-08, 05:40 PM Yes, but it's generally a lot worse than the XPH pyrokineticist. However, there was a Mind's Eye article (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20040625e) about making variant pyros - Cryo, Sono, Electro and Acetokineticists.

I like the electrokineticist, myself. Raiden, anyone?
WagnerSika
03-08-08, 05:45 PM Yes, but it's generally a lot worse than the XPH pyrokineticist. However, there was a Mind's Eye article (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20040625e) about making variant pyros - Cryo, Sono, Electro and Acetokineticists.

I like the electrokineticist, myself. Raiden, anyone?

I agree. Don't buy Frostburn for just the Cryokinesist. However if ou plan to play heavily in the arctic climes the book has merit. I would try to borrow it first though to see if it really is all that.
Blackshade
03-08-08, 07:00 PM Thanks for the link to that article, it seems like it kinda weakens all other energy types though. Are they exactly balanced or fair?
The_Shaman
03-09-08, 02:44 PM I agree. Don't buy Frostburn for just the Cryokinesist. However if ou plan to play heavily in the arctic climes the book has merit. I would try to borrow it first though to see if it really is all that.

Oh, certainly - it is a very decent book, and it does have some good prestige classes.
Watsyurname529
03-09-08, 06:00 PM Thanks for the link to that article, it seems like it kinda weakens all other energy types though. Are they exactly balanced or fair?

It weakens the other energy types because the others are slightly more powerful than Fire. Mainly due to less resistance to fire. Also, Sonic & Acid bypass hardness and nearly nothing has resistance to sonic.
The_Shaman
03-09-08, 06:19 PM Nearly nothing. There aren't that many creatures with immunity to acid, either.

But damn, an acetokineticist's whips can look... freaky. Electos and cryos would probably have the best visuals, imo.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Blackshade 03-08-08, 05:20 PM	I want to make a an cold-energy type version of the Pyrokinecticist, however I'm having a few issue's Mostly the requirments, I'll post them here since there part of the Open-Reference Document, Requirements To qualify to become a pyrokineticist, a character must fulfill all the following criteria. Alignment Any chaotic. Skills Concentration 8 ranks, Craft (alchemy) 1 rank, Knowledge (psionics) 2 ranks. Psionics Must have a power point reserve of at least 1 power point. Special Must have set fire to a structure of any size just to watch it burn. The requirment to burn down a structure is the main issue. Any thoughts on what would be a good replacement?
Cartigan 03-08-08, 05:24 PM	The problem is the term pyrokinetic. It means you have the mental power to set things on fire. Cryokinetic would be the mental power to freeze things. No idea how that would work.
Blackshade 03-08-08, 05:26 PM	That's what I'm trying to make. A Cryokineticist, I'm asking what should I change in the requirements so that I can make a class that has the same abilities as a Pyro but with ice and not the fire.
Watsyurname529 03-08-08, 05:28 PM	It works the same way a Pyrokeneticist does. As for the Special requirement, it doesn't matter. It's just there for flavor but if you really want to make a frozen one I would say...something to the effect of "Must have jumped into a frozen lake just to see how cold it was." or "Must spent an entire day in artic weather with no special clothes because you wanted to." or something.
Blackshade 03-08-08, 05:29 PM	I like the Frozen Lake one, I'm gonna go with that one. Thanks for your help. P.S. I borrowed part of your sig.
WagnerSika 03-08-08, 05:31 PM	There is already a published Cryokinesist in Frostburn. It has prereqs of 8 ranks concentration, Craft alchemy 1 rank, Know psionics 2 ranks and must have Energy emanation power.
Blackshade 03-08-08, 05:32 PM	What's Frostburn? Is it a book? I've never heard of it.
WagnerSika 03-08-08, 05:34 PM	Yes it is a sourcebook on playing in snow and frost regions. In the same league as Stormwrack for sea campaigns and Sandstorm for desert campaigns.
Blackshade 03-08-08, 05:39 PM	I'll take a look and see if I can find it. My main goal was merely to have the Pyro's class abilities and give them a little twist.
The_Shaman 03-08-08, 05:40 PM	Yes, but it's generally a lot worse than the XPH pyrokineticist. However, there was a Mind's Eye article (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20040625e) about making variant pyros - Cryo, Sono, Electro and Acetokineticists. I like the electrokineticist, myself. Raiden, anyone?
WagnerSika 03-08-08, 05:45 PM	Yes, but it's generally a lot worse than the XPH pyrokineticist. However, there was a Mind's Eye article (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20040625e) about making variant pyros - Cryo, Sono, Electro and Acetokineticists. I like the electrokineticist, myself. Raiden, anyone? I agree. Don't buy Frostburn for just the Cryokinesist. However if ou plan to play heavily in the arctic climes the book has merit. I would try to borrow it first though to see if it really is all that.
Blackshade 03-08-08, 07:00 PM	Thanks for the link to that article, it seems like it kinda weakens all other energy types though. Are they exactly balanced or fair?
The_Shaman 03-09-08, 02:44 PM	I agree. Don't buy Frostburn for just the Cryokinesist. However if ou plan to play heavily in the arctic climes the book has merit. I would try to borrow it first though to see if it really is all that. Oh, certainly - it is a very decent book, and it does have some good prestige classes.
Watsyurname529 03-09-08, 06:00 PM	Thanks for the link to that article, it seems like it kinda weakens all other energy types though. Are they exactly balanced or fair? It weakens the other energy types because the others are slightly more powerful than Fire. Mainly due to less resistance to fire. Also, Sonic & Acid bypass hardness and nearly nothing has resistance to sonic.
The_Shaman 03-09-08, 06:19 PM	Nearly nothing. There aren't that many creatures with immunity to acid, either. But damn, an acetokineticist's whips can look... freaky. Electos and cryos would probably have the best visuals, imo.