Psionics Incoming

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#1

jaappleton

Jul 01, 2015 3:46:06		If you look at the latest survey for what class you want next for fifth edition, you may notice Psionics are not on the list. When asked about it via Twitter, Mearls was slightly coy, but essentially confirmed it. (My phone is horrid, you can find this conversation on sageadvice.eu)
#2

cowleymen

Jul 02, 2015 3:41:25

I think he is just being coy. I dont expect to see a Psion character any time sun, at least not untill the adventure paths that are being released are set more heavily for Dark SUn, or another setting with a strong history of Psionics

#3

Coredump00

Jul 02, 2015 4:13:41

I would not be surprised to see psionics either this fall or next spring.  I would be shocked if they didn't show up until after that.

#4

jaappleton

Jul 02, 2015 4:20:04 		If you go through his Twitter posts and his Reddit AMAs, Psionics is something he's been talking about for a long time now. Since at least January.
#5

mellored

Jul 02, 2015 5:05:00

I'm sure it's on the list of classes to make.

 

It's just a matter of when.

#6

jaappleton

Jul 02, 2015 5:46:02 		Well, the next UA article should be this Monday, right? It seems to be the first Monday of each month. I may be wrong about that, though. But here's hoping! I just hope they nail it a bit more than their original Artificer...
#7

Ralif_Redhammer

Jul 02, 2015 12:06:48

I agree, it’s only a matter of time. I’d be surprised if they appeared this early, but there have been a number of people clamoring for them. Me, I’m an anti-psionics guy, but if they can do them right and balanced, that might change.

#8

mellored

Jul 02, 2015 12:09:30

Ralif_Redhammer wrote:
#9

TheDraconicSpellcrafter

Jul 02, 2015 12:41:38

I noticed the warlord is also unavailable in the list. That's sad, I really miss the warlord class. The Battlemaster Fighter Archetype comes close to the concept, but not enough.

#10

Ralif_Redhammer

Jul 02, 2015 12:44:39

Agreed. Psionics have a bad track record with me, but this edition has been tops so far.

 

mellored wrote:
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Mechatarrasque

TheDraconicSpellcrafter wrote:
#12

vanadium322

Jul 03, 2015 14:38:22

Ralif_Redhammer wrote:
#13

BRJN

Jul 03, 2015 17:30:13

TheDraconicSpellcrafter wrote:
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chadjustice

vanadium322 wrote:
#15

jaappleton

Jul 06, 2015 9:19:48 		Called it! :D
#16

jaappleton

Jul 06, 2015 9:33:28 		....looks like they uploaded half the pdf, unless I'm missing something. No listing for how many HP per level, or saving throws proficiency, etc. It's like it's missing the first page.
#17

jaappleton

Jul 06, 2015 9:36:41 		Mearls just confirmed via Twitter they uploaded the wrong thing... Not all the info is there.
#18

jaappleton

Jul 06, 2015 11:40:46 		Been corrected and released. Immortals are... Wow. Cross them with Bear Barbarian and you have one tough character. I think they'll need to be reworked a little.
#19

Ralif_Redhammer

Jul 06, 2015 11:41:50

Hahahah, indeed you did!

 

jaappleton wrote:
#20

BRJN

Jul 07, 2015 18:02:26

jaappleton wrote:
#21

Yunru

Jul 07, 2015 18:14:58

Well this is the forum of optimisation so...

 

One level dip for any class.

Floating proficiency and your choice of +1 AC or a +1 weapon (works with improvised weapons too so +1 Severed Leg yay!)

#22

jaappleton

Jul 07, 2015 18:58:05 		I'm leery about their balance, that's for sure. Immortals can totally dump Intelligence, it seems, if they really wanted to. Seems Immortals can also basically scale with Rogue's sneak attack damage using their Psi Points. I'm afraid they might get a second attack at lv6, though. Dunno if or how badly that upsets balance.
#23

jaappleton

Jul 07, 2015 19:00:02 		Oh, and a tidbit of info: Spell Points from the DMG are the basis for Psi Points. So if you want to go to level six, at least you've got a basis. Mearls said all this on Twitter, check it all out at sageadvice.eu