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Primal Power request

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#1
evilaustintom
Jul 20, 2009 17:33:47 I know Primal Power is moving along with developers. I just wanted to make a request to any developers that might be reading this - I would like to see a feat for druids that would allow them to use non-beast powers while in beast form. While at first this may just sound cosmetic, it might allow those who have multi-classed into druid to use other melee powers while in beast form (or even druids that simply want to use more of their powers while in beast form). It might require a second feat to make your animal form be considered 'armed' with a weapon , but it could probably be worked out. Just a thought I'd like y'all to consider...
#2
Nautilus
Jul 20, 2009 17:54:54 I hear two sounds in the background. "Natural Spell" and "NOOOO!!!"
#3
Crimson_Concerto
Jul 20, 2009 18:00:41 I heard "Natural Spell".
Really though, this might not be a terrible idea, but it would have to be very limited. For example, if you need to select one at will power you know and you can use that power in beast form.
#4
ranadiel
Jul 20, 2009 19:34:34
I know Primal Power is moving along with developers.

Actually based on the little info we have for the development schedule for D&D books it seems likely that Primal Power is at the printers by now so changes are pretty much impossible.
#5
kletian999
Jul 20, 2009 23:03:41 I don't see "Natural Spell" being a problem now that Beast form doesn't modify player stats beyond certain item/feat bonuses. It'd be useful for some of the immediate utility powers you want to use on a "Beast form round".
#6
the_fan
Jul 21, 2009 6:38:56 I remember a scene in the old show Parker Lewis Can't Lose where he had one of his trademark zany schemes, and wondered if it would be a good idea to try it. A huge purple and black cloud appeared (in the middle of a diner) with a large hand giving a thumbs down coming out of it, and a booming voice saying "NOOO!"

Yeah, that was how I feel about the idea.
#7
stogoe
Jul 21, 2009 7:26:54 Natural Spell has been completely tainted by the cheese of 3e's Natural Spell. Dear God, No.
#8
famousfoxking
Jul 21, 2009 9:36:41
I would like to see a feat for druids that would allow them to use non-beast powers while in beast form.

I expect something similar to be in Primal Power: a feat that applies to a single power and adds the beast form keyword to it. The same exists for Invigorating, Rattling and energy types for arcane powers. Should it exist, I would expect you to have to buy the feat for every power you wish to use while in beast form.
#9
rovin
Jul 21, 2009 10:58:02
I expect something similar to be in Primal Power: a feat that applies to a single power and adds the beast form keyword to it. The same exists for Invigorating, Rattling and energy types for arcane powers. Should it exist, I would expect you to have to buy the feat for every power you wish to use while in beast form.

That. Like Elemental Admixture, actually. Apply it to any number of powers, one feat at a time. With 4E's relatively tame beast forms, not broken like Natural Spell was in 3.5

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 evilaustintom Jul 20, 2009 17:33:47	I know Primal Power is moving along with developers. I just wanted to make a request to any developers that might be reading this - I would like to see a feat for druids that would allow them to use non-beast powers while in beast form. While at first this may just sound cosmetic, it might allow those who have multi-classed into druid to use other melee powers while in beast form (or even druids that simply want to use more of their powers while in beast form). It might require a second feat to make your animal form be considered 'armed' with a weapon , but it could probably be worked out. Just a thought I'd like y'all to consider...
#2 Nautilus Jul 20, 2009 17:54:54	I hear two sounds in the background. "Natural Spell" and "NOOOO!!!"
#3 Crimson_Concerto Jul 20, 2009 18:00:41	I heard "Natural Spell". Really though, this might not be a terrible idea, but it would have to be very limited. For example, if you need to select one at will power you know and you can use that power in beast form.
#4 ranadiel Jul 20, 2009 19:34:34	I know Primal Power is moving along with developers. Actually based on the little info we have for the development schedule for D&D books it seems likely that Primal Power is at the printers by now so changes are pretty much impossible.
#5 kletian999 Jul 20, 2009 23:03:41	I don't see "Natural Spell" being a problem now that Beast form doesn't modify player stats beyond certain item/feat bonuses. It'd be useful for some of the immediate utility powers you want to use on a "Beast form round".
#6 the_fan Jul 21, 2009 6:38:56	I remember a scene in the old show Parker Lewis Can't Lose where he had one of his trademark zany schemes, and wondered if it would be a good idea to try it. A huge purple and black cloud appeared (in the middle of a diner) with a large hand giving a thumbs down coming out of it, and a booming voice saying "NOOO!" Yeah, that was how I feel about the idea.
#7 stogoe Jul 21, 2009 7:26:54	Natural Spell has been completely tainted by the cheese of 3e's Natural Spell. Dear God, No.
#8 famousfoxking Jul 21, 2009 9:36:41	I would like to see a feat for druids that would allow them to use non-beast powers while in beast form. I expect something similar to be in Primal Power: a feat that applies to a single power and adds the beast form keyword to it. The same exists for Invigorating, Rattling and energy types for arcane powers. Should it exist, I would expect you to have to buy the feat for every power you wish to use while in beast form.
#9 rovin Jul 21, 2009 10:58:02	I expect something similar to be in Primal Power: a feat that applies to a single power and adds the beast form keyword to it. The same exists for Invigorating, Rattling and energy types for arcane powers. Should it exist, I would expect you to have to buy the feat for every power you wish to use while in beast form. That. Like Elemental Admixture, actually. Apply it to any number of powers, one feat at a time. With 4E's relatively tame beast forms, not broken like Natural Spell was in 3.5