Psionics challenge:Make good nomad build [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Ascened_Xan

09-18-07, 08:13 PM
This is a contest to see who can build the best phycoportationist build.The rules are as follows.


Must have a name for the build

level 30



Can only have psionic classes and prestiege classes

Can use any books from WotC.

no homebrew.

Can chose any power they can normaly choose.

Normal feat and skill progression.

no pun puns.

The best build wins.At the end we will vote for the best build.
Part-Human2

09-18-07, 08:45 PM
Wow, you've made over 2000 posts since joining last month--impressive! (http://forums.gleemax.com/member.php?u=588671)

Briefly I'd suggest posting this "contest" on the Optimization Board, checking spelling and using the Erudite (Complete Psionic) Mind's Eye Expanded classes (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20070629a) ability to learn spells as powers.
sijigs

09-18-07, 09:00 PM
Hahahaha
Lycanthromancer

09-18-07, 09:06 PM
Ouch. 82+ posts per day? That's...a lot.
Ascened_Xan

09-18-07, 09:07 PM
I thought you guys would do better then they would and thanks.
Lycanthromancer

09-18-07, 09:08 PM
Well, it would help if we could understand your posts.

You must be typing really, REALLY fast to post that much, but it will avail you not if nobody can read what you have to say.
CrimsonDeath

09-18-07, 10:39 PM
Wow, you've made over 2000 posts since joining last month--impressive! (http://forums.gleemax.com/member.php?u=588671)

Briefly I'd suggest posting this "contest" on the Optimization Board, checking spelling and using the Erudite (Complete Psionic) Mind's Eye Expanded classes (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/psm/20070629a) ability to learn spells as powers.
I'd recommend against taking this to the CharOp board. Many people will assume you're simply fishing for free builds. (Also, you haven't made the constraints of the "challenge" very clear.)
Callix

09-19-07, 04:08 AM
Dex must be highest stat... you wouldn't be using... 3.0 Psionics?:bigeyes: Please, say it's just a screwy constraint, it'll give him good initiative, it'll......... no, he's using 3.0, isn't he? There goes "Playable at all levels". Or "Playable at any level".
AntiDjinn

09-19-07, 04:30 AM
This is a contest to see who can build the best phycoportationist build.
What the heck is a phycoportationist? Would that be someone who specializes in the movement or transportation of seaweed and algae? (that would be the literal translation of the word). Did you mean someone who specializes in psychoportation? That would be a Nomad, but there is no particular reason for one to have a high Dex.

Just to clarify, are you looking for a build using the D&D 3.5 psionics rules and the character classes contained therein? Or are you talking 3.0 (needing high Dex indicates someone probably hasn't read the currend edition rules)? Or even 2nd edition (psychoportationist was a 2E term)? Did you want a Nomad? Or any manifesting class that makes use of the discipline of psychoportation? How about non-manifesting psionic characters?
Ascened_Xan

09-19-07, 04:29 PM
Yeah I want a nomad I think.I havn't played since I moved to town without a DND group but atleast I can play PBPs now.you cann use 3.5 and i'll edit out the dex rule.
Einvaldurinn_mikli

09-19-07, 04:38 PM
Why lie? You could have just asked for a nifty nomad build you know.
Ascened_Xan

09-19-07, 05:14 PM
lie about what?
Lycanthromancer

09-19-07, 05:18 PM
I think Ein...um...that person above you meant that he thought you were just trying to get a good nomad build, rather than some sort of contest, and that you were fibbing to get it.
Einvaldurinn_mikli

09-19-07, 05:48 PM
I think Ein...um...that person above you meant that he thought you were just trying to get a good nomad build, rather than some sort of contenst, and that you were fibbing to get it.

That is what I believe yes. If I am wrong, then I apologize. It just looks that way to me.

What's hard about spelling my name though?
Lycanthromancer

09-19-07, 06:04 PM
I could spell it rather easily, but I tried for some comic relief.

I think I failed.

Miserably.

Sorry.
Einvaldurinn_mikli

09-19-07, 06:38 PM
Well, if that's you trying to be funny, maybe you should just stick to motivators?:P




Your motivators are usually very good Lycanthromancer. Thought I should mention it.
CrimsonDeath

09-19-07, 06:45 PM
I could spell it rather easily, but I tried for some comic relief.

I think I failed.

Miserably.

Sorry.

I thought it was funny...
Lycanthromancer

09-19-07, 06:48 PM
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/Lycanthromancer/Humor.jpg
CrimsonDeath

09-19-07, 08:11 PM
Alternate caption: "I like where this thread is going."
Ascened_Xan

09-20-07, 04:29 PM
That is what I believe yes. If I am wrong, then I apologize. It just looks that way to me.

What's hard about spelling my name though?

What would be the point?If I wanted a build I would just ask.I just thought this would be fun.
CrimsonDeath

09-20-07, 05:52 PM
What would be the point?

I don't know what the point is, but people still do it.

(OK, I know what the point is. The point is that some people want to "win" D&D but don't want to put forth the effort to learn the system well enough to build an effective character. So, I guess it's more precise to say that I disagree with the point.)
Ascened_Xan

09-20-07, 06:32 PM
Is anyone going to enter the contest?
Part-Human2

09-20-07, 07:38 PM
Is anyone going to enter the contest?

If only one person enters this contest, do they win by default?
Ascened_Xan

09-20-07, 08:31 PM
Yes.
Tsuul

09-21-07, 03:24 AM
Maybe it's the pint of Red East I consumed earlier.
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t51/tsuul/motivator2159117.jpg
dragoonmac

09-21-07, 07:22 PM
Bob

Male Human Nomad 30
Lawful Good

Strength 11 (+0)
Dexterity 14 (+2)
Constitution 12 (+1)
Intelligence 23 (+6)
Wisdom 12 (+1)
Charisma 9 (-1)

Size: Medium
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 120 lb
Skin: Pale
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Red; Straight; Light Beard

Total Hit Points: 142 [includes psionic body bonus: 21 psionic feats]

Speed: 30 feet

Armor Class: 12 = 10 +2 [dexterity]

Touch AC: 12
Flat-footed: 10

Initiative modifier: +2 = +2 [dexterity]
Fortitude save: +12 = 6 [base] +5 [epic] +1 [constitution]
Reflex save: +13 = 6 [base] +5 [epic] +2 [dexterity]
Will save: +18 = 12 [base] +5 [epic] +1 [wisdom]
Attack (handheld): +15/+10 = 10 [base] +5 [epic]
Attack (unarmed): +15/+10 = 10 [base] +5 [epic]
Attack (missile): +17/+12 = 10 [base] +5 [epic] +2 [dexterity]
Grapple check: +15/+10 = 10 [base] +5 [epic]

Light load:
Medium load:
Heavy load:
Lift over head:
Lift off ground:
Push or drag:
38 lb. or less
39-76 lb.
77-115 lb.
115 lb.
230 lb.
575 lb.

Languages: Common Draconic Xeph YuanTi Illithid (Mind Flayer) Thri-Kreen Gith

Feats:

Combat Manifestation [psionic]
Overchannel [psionic]
Talented [psionic]
Body Fuel [psionic]
Power Specialization [psionic]
Greater Power Specialization [psionic]
Psicrystal Affinity [psionic]
Improved Psicrystal [psionic]
Psicrystal Containment [psionic]
Psionic Body [psionic]
Chain Power [psionic]
Extend Power [psionic]
Maximize Power [psionic]
Quicken Power [psionic]
Twin Power [psionic]
Craft Psi Crown [psionic]
Epic Expanded Knowledge [epic] x2 [psionic]
Epic Psionic Focus [epic] x2 [psionic]
Improved Metapsionics [epic] x1 [psionic]
Weapon Focus x1 Weapon(s):

Traits:

Skill Name

Key
Ability

Skill
Modifier

Ability
Modifier

Ranks

Misc.
Modifier
Appraise Int 6 =
+6

Balance Dex* 2 =
+2

Bluff Cha -1 =
-1

Climb Str* 30 =
+0
+30
Concentration Con 34 =
+1
+33
Craft_1 Int 6 =
+6

Craft_2 Int 6 =
+6

Craft_3 Int 6 =
+6

Diplomacy Cha -1 =
-1

Disguise Cha -1 =
-1

Escape Artist Dex* 2 =
+2

Forgery Int 6 =
+6

Gather Information Cha -1 =
-1

Heal Wis 1 =
+1

Hide Dex* 2 =
+2

Intimidate Cha -1 =
-1

Jump Str* 30 =
+0
+30
Knowledge (planes) Int 39 =
+6
+33
Listen Wis 1 =
+1

Move Silently Dex* 2 =
+2

Perform_1 Cha -1 =
-1

Perform_2 Cha -1 =
-1

Perform_3 Cha -1 =
-1

Perform_4 Cha -1 =
-1

Perform_5 Cha -1 =
-1

Ride Dex 20 =
+2
+18
Search Int 6 =
+6

Sense Motive Wis 1 =
+1

Spot Wis 1 =
+1

Survival Wis 1 =
+1

Swim Str** 0 =
+0

Use Rope Dex 2 =
+2

Autohypnosis Wis 19.5 =
+1
+16.5 +2 [concentration]
Knowledge
(psionics) Int 41 =
+6
+33 +2 [autohypnosis]
Psicraft Int 41 =
+6
+33 +2 [know psi]

* = check penalty for wearing armor

Psicraft >=5 ranks gives +2 on Use Psionic Device for power stones.
Know Planes >=5 ranks gives +2 on survival checks on other planes.

Human:

* Extra feat at first level (already included)
* Four extra skill points at first level (already included)
* One extra skill point at each additional level (already included)

Nomad:

* Write your psi abilities on your own.

Class HP rolled
Level 1: Nomad 4
Level 2: Nomad 1
Level 3: Nomad 1
Level 4: Nomad 2 +1 to intelligence
Level 5: Nomad 4
Level 6: Nomad 4
Level 7: Nomad 2
Level 8: Nomad 1 +1 to intelligence
Level 9: Nomad 2
Level 10: Nomad 3
Level 11: Nomad 4
Level 12: Nomad 4 +1 to intelligence
Level 13: Nomad 3
Level 14: Nomad 1
Level 15: Nomad 4
Level 16: Nomad 1 +1 to intelligence
Level 17: Nomad 1
Level 18: Nomad 1
Level 19: Nomad 1
Level 20: Nomad 1 +1 to intelligence
Level 21: Nomad 1
Level 22: Nomad 4
Level 23: Nomad 3
Level 24: Nomad 4 +1 to intelligence
Level 25: Nomad 3
Level 26: Nomad 1
Level 27: Nomad 2
Level 28: Nomad 1 +1 to intelligence
Level 29: Nomad 3
Level 30: Nomad 3

403 Power Points/Day:

343
60
[psion]
[intelligence bonus]


Power choice is up to you, since you have access to reality revision and a lot of XP, you can rearrange your stuff as you see fit. Use the expanded knowledge feats I added to take some of the heavy nuker spells and Viola.
Ascened_Xan

09-22-07, 02:22 PM
Preety good build.Next ontestent.
Lycanthromancer

09-22-07, 05:44 PM
We seriously need a new psionic power.

Spell check.
Fafnir

09-22-07, 06:40 PM
We seriously need a new psionic power.

Spell check.

Or more appropriately, Power Check. :rimshot:
ZinFeir

09-22-07, 08:53 PM
Or more appropriately, Power Check. :rimshot:

How many power points does that psion have? Over 9000! (You were asking for it.)
CrimsonDeath

09-22-07, 09:54 PM
How many power points does that psion have? Over 9000! (You were asking for it.)

WHAT?! 9000?!
MaverickWolf

09-22-07, 10:07 PM
9000?!

It's a bad DBZ reference. Don't worry about it. It's safer that way, trust me.
CrimsonDeath

09-22-07, 11:18 PM
It's a bad DBZ reference. Don't worry about it. It's safer that way, trust me.

Sorry. I was attempting to continue the reference. I'd forgotten how it went, though.
Think0028

09-23-07, 06:44 PM
Sorry. I was attempting to continue the reference. I'd forgotten how it went, though.

"Vegeta, what does the scouter say about his power level?"
"It's over NINE THOUSAAAAAAAAAAAAND!!!!!!!!!!"
"WHAT?! NINE THOUSAND?!"
Fafnir

09-23-07, 07:12 PM
How many power points does that psion have? Over 9000! (You were asking for it.)

I walked right into that one, didn't I?