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#1 midnitepoison Mar 18, 2009 13:07:31	The Empathi are a race of humanoids devoid of any emothion. Rather than have inner feelings, they have the psionic-like racial ability to discern what those around them are feeling. Because of their lack of emotion, Empathi are able to make clear, level-headed logical decisions without an emothional bias getting in the way. However, because of their ability to read and feel the emotions of others, Empathi require mental training while young. For example, if a young untrained Empathic child encounters someone in the marketplace who is evil, and is feeling particularly angry, the child, with their powers, would feel an immense amount of rage and violence. not knowing how to control such a foreign power, they would likely lash out, potentially harming those around. Empathi also shy away from social events, (for obvious reasons) where there is a concentration of emotion. At a happy party, they would feel euphoric. At a funeral, crushing despair. Too much "emotional" stimulation can cause an Empathic permanent harm. However, those with proper training can block out or ignore the emotions of others. Adventures: Because Empathi are born and raised in secluded emotionless communities, the only exposure they would have is from adventuring. spurred on by tales of these strange concepts, Empathi adventure to "feel" life, whether it be happiness, Anger, or Excitement. Racial Traits: +2 Wisdom -2 Charisma Empathi are wise, but very socially awkward. they favor classes like the monk, wizard, and warden, with their ablilty to calmly see situations through. Appearance: Empathi look very similar to elves, with pointed ears and lean frames. however, they are born with stark white hair and pupil-less eyes (also white). they also look frail, but are actually quite strong.
#2 baneofelves Mar 18, 2009 13:14:09	It needs something more to it, it feels really bland.
#3 midnitepoison Mar 18, 2009 13:16:46	like what? any suggestions?
#4 baneofelves Mar 18, 2009 13:19:41	perhaps some psionic powers that they can use that have to deal with emotions? Perhaps Conceal Thoughts or Empathy, or even Empty Mind. All first level psion powers. The way your race is as of now, it's horribly underpowered. Every race in the PHB that gets a + to a stat and a - to another also has other things, the dwarf has AC bonuses vs giants and stonecunning, while elves have weapon proficiencies and the ability to detect secret doors, halflings have bonuses to saves, ect.
#5 Crimson_Concerto Mar 18, 2009 16:01:38	Racial Traits: +2 Wisdom -2 Charisma . . . Is that all? Really? This is ridiculously underpowered. I have a question. What edition is this for? 4E or 3.5? In either case, I don't know how you could begin to think this is at all a desirable race to play.
#6 baneofelves Mar 18, 2009 16:16:07	It's 3.5
#7 Crimson_Concerto Mar 18, 2009 16:21:02	It's 3.5 How can you tell? I suppose you could infer from the +2/-2 stat layout as opposed to a +2/+2 stay layout, but as ridiculously underpowered as it is either way, I really wouldn't put it past the creator to have made that mistake for a 4E creation...
#8 baneofelves Mar 18, 2009 16:25:12	Because I know that Midnite doesn't play 4E. I contact her on other sites as well. We talk a lot.
#9 Crimson_Concerto Mar 18, 2009 16:38:29	Ah, I see... Well then... There we are...
#10 pigknight Mar 18, 2009 17:22:12	Ya....I'm not so good at the 3e homebrews (apparantly giving melee cool stuff is n00bish).
#11 Fireclave Mar 18, 2009 19:34:59	This race needs some actually abilities that reflect their fluff. It's been a while since I dealt with 3e homebrew, but if I may be so bold as to suggest the following: Danger Sense: Empathi have a +1 bonus to initiative checks. And empathic's ability to sense emotions allows them to predict when a creature decides to attack. Natural Empath: Add +1 to the DC of any Telepathy power you manifest. Naturally Psionic: Empathi gain 3 bonus power points at 1st level. This benefit does not grant them the ability to manifest powers unless they gain that ability through another source, such as levels in a psionic class. Psi-Like Ability: At-Will — Empathy as a first level manifester.
#12 pigknight Mar 18, 2009 19:38:37	It's 3e.
#13 Fireclave Mar 19, 2009 1:33:39	Was this in response to my post?
#14 pigknight Mar 19, 2009 7:18:08	Sorry I skimmed your post, my bad.
#15 midnitepoison Mar 19, 2009 23:49:55	This race needs some actually abilities that reflect their fluff. It's been a while since I dealt with 3e homebrew, but if I may be so bold as to suggest the following: Danger Sense: Empathi have a +1 bonus to initiative checks. And empathic's ability to sense emotions allows them to predict when a creature decides to attack. Natural Empath: Add +1 to the DC of any Telepathy power you manifest. Naturally Psionic: Empathi gain 3 bonus power points at 1st level. This benefit does not grant them the ability to manifest powers unless they gain that ability through another source, such as levels in a psionic class. Psi-Like Ability: At-Will — Empathy as a first level manifester. thanks, those are good ideas. Ill go with them! this was a very basic concept that I came up with tho, so dont be too surprised if the empathic makes a comeback as a better, cooler race! MWAHAHAHA!!!
#16 pigknight Mar 19, 2009 23:50:46	Methinks someone's been drinking magic juice.