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#1 lady_ishtar Jan 21, 2010 19:26:08	This is a race for my home setting, but before I let my players use it I need to check it for balance. I included few racial feats to go along with it just for good measure. Any input would be appreciated, especially on the encounter power. Morketten Hailing from beneath the surface of Rekh Ir Nasam, Morketten are one of the most enigmatic races in the world. They dwell in regions deep beneath the underdark, where rocks and darkness give way to shadows. Within these shadows, Morketten wage a war against surface dwellers, which include the inhabitants of the underdark. Very little is known about Morketten; and most people are not even being aware of their existence. There are legends of cities composed of living shadows deep underground, but those are usually regarded as old wives’ tales or as the ravings of madmen.
#2 urukar Jan 21, 2010 20:54:18	I would say they are a bit strong for the base stats. I think that without the resistances they are equal to drow, who are already strong. That said, I like the flavor and the encounter power. Maybe add the resistances as a feat?
#3 Crimson_Concerto Jan 21, 2010 22:18:05	I actually think that its base is fine. It's comparable to the Drow, but where the Drow gets two racial powers (and yes, getting to pick between two does count as a racial feature), your race gets Shadow Resistance instead. Honestly, my major concern would actually probably be your racial power. It's very questionable whether or not it's balanced, it's very awkwardly worded, and it leaves a lot of questions. For example, actions don't have origin points, so while I know what your intent is, it definitely hasn't been properly worded. Count as a single target for targetting purposes? For what other possible purposes could they count as different targets? Just say that they count as a single target. So, what goes on with equipment? Do you get to threaten all squares adjacent to both of yourselves while it isn't your turn? What happens if one get affected by a condition and the other doesn't? Can that even happen? What happens with forced movement? Is there any limit to how far away your double can be from you? Can you target your double with effects that affect allies? Would that effectively mean that you can target yourself with that effect, or would it not last after the double went away? In general, I honestly just think that the idea is too complicated to work as you currently have it presented, and it leaves too many questions. Why not work it like a summoning power? That might work well for what you want. Then again, Summons are usually daily powers exactly because of how powerful they are, and what you want seems overpowered in that case...
#4 lady_ishtar Jan 21, 2010 23:37:57	Thanks for input. I figured the encounter power would be a problem. I reworded it, hopefully it is more clear now. I also made it into a conjuration. Let me know if it clearer now. Also reduced the types of actions you may do through your double.
#5 lady_ishtar Jan 26, 2010 14:28:21	Anyone else care to comment?
#6 ceiling90 Jan 26, 2010 17:37:29	Why a move action? I think it should be a minor action. It's essentially an attack teleport isn't it?

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lady_ishtar

Jan 21, 2010 19:26:08

This is a race for my home setting, but before I let my players use it I need to check it for balance. I included few racial feats to go along with it just for good measure. Any input would be appreciated, especially on the encounter power.

Morketten

Hailing from beneath the surface of Rekh Ir Nasam, Morketten are one of the most enigmatic races in the world. They dwell in regions deep beneath the underdark, where rocks and darkness give way to shadows. Within these shadows, Morketten wage a war against surface dwellers, which include the inhabitants of the underdark. Very little is known about Morketten; and most people are not even being aware of their existence. There are legends of cities composed of living shadows deep underground, but those are usually regarded as old wives’ tales or as the ravings of madmen.

urukar

Jan 21, 2010 20:54:18

I would say they are a bit strong for the base stats. I think that without the resistances they are equal to drow, who are already strong.

That said, I like the flavor and the encounter power. Maybe add the resistances as a feat?

Crimson_Concerto

Jan 21, 2010 22:18:05

I actually think that its base is fine. It's comparable to the Drow, but where the Drow gets two racial powers (and yes, getting to pick between two does count as a racial feature), your race gets Shadow Resistance instead. Honestly, my major concern would actually probably be your racial power. It's very questionable whether or not it's balanced, it's very awkwardly worded, and it leaves a lot of questions.

For example, actions don't have origin points, so while I know what your intent is, it definitely hasn't been properly worded. Count as a single target for targetting purposes? For what other possible purposes could they count as different targets? Just say that they count as a single target.

So, what goes on with equipment? Do you get to threaten all squares adjacent to both of yourselves while it isn't your turn? What happens if one get affected by a condition and the other doesn't? Can that even happen? What happens with forced movement? Is there any limit to how far away your double can be from you? Can you target your double with effects that affect allies? Would that effectively mean that you can target yourself with that effect, or would it not last after the double went away?

In general, I honestly just think that the idea is too complicated to work as you currently have it presented, and it leaves too many questions. Why not work it like a summoning power? That might work well for what you want. Then again, Summons are usually daily powers exactly because of how powerful they are, and what you want seems overpowered in that case...

lady_ishtar

Jan 21, 2010 23:37:57

Thanks for input. I figured the encounter power would be a problem. I reworded it, hopefully it is more clear now. I also made it into a conjuration. Let me know if it clearer now. Also reduced the types of actions you may do through your double.

lady_ishtar

Jan 26, 2010 14:28:21

Anyone else care to comment?

ceiling90

Jan 26, 2010 17:37:29

Why a move action? I think it should be a minor action. It's essentially an attack teleport isn't it?