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Cunning Gnome 07-09-05, 07:09 AM	Hi iv just had an idea of how to spice up characters without the possibly overpowerdness of straight gestalting. My idea is is that each time a character gains an ability increase(every 4 levels) the character gains the effect of gestalting in another class. For example a fighter character who enjoys the study of magic and gains his forth level would get alll the benefits of a forth level fighter and the abilities of a first level wizard choosing the best skill points etc as u would when gestalting. Hope u like the idea think of it as the characters background class or hobby ;).
The Human Target 07-10-05, 01:45 AM	Its not a bad idea at all. I kinda prefer straight gestalting, but its a whole lot better than regular multiclassing. I may use something similar if I decide to play non-full gestalt.
Schmendrick 07-12-05, 03:43 AM	I was running a campaign once where the players would gain gestalt Psion or Psionic Warrior levels (psionics were otherwise unavailable) every few levels (I think it was 3) to represent a slow awakening of psionic potential. Basically everything about the gestalted classes was determined by the DM [me], and provided mostly flavor, with a little bit of utility. Unfortunately, that particular campaign suffered a lot of scheduling problems (I think we met an average of once a month), and the players only barely made 2nd level by the end of the summer. Ah well...
waltero 07-29-05, 10:33 PM	I like your idea as well. We were going to be starting a new campaign with just three players and I was thinking of allowing gestalt to beef up their strength. However I was afraid they mat quickly outpace everything. I might try your idea, but I think I will let them gestalt at first level as well. For the levels in between ability point raises they can choose between their two classes. Thanks for the new viewpoint.