ShneekeyTheLost
2008-03-03, 05:52 PM
Okay, I've seen the horrid imbalances in D&D, primarily the caster classes. Batman Wizards, CoDzillas, the whole nine yards. I'm trying to fix that.
I've already made the Arcanist (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67999), the Priest (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67998), and the Bard (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68250). Arcanist replaces Wizard and Sorcerer. The Priest replaces the Cleric. I like the new Bard better, it has more uses, better skillmonkey, and better SLA's.
Now to replace the Druid. I've got a name, Wylder, but I'm a bit stumped on what to do.
Oh, I've got most of the incantations down, and the class abilities (Wild Empathy, Trackless Step, Venom Immunity), and I've replaced Wildshape with Aspect incantations. Basically, Aspect incantations are 24 hour duration buffs which grants them some bonus or ability. Lower level ones grant bonuses on various skills or give minor abilities like scent. Medium range ones give things like bonuses to a given stat (enhancement bonuses so they won't stack with magic items) or Rage. Higher level ones give really useful stuff like extra reach.
You notice with the other three classes that I've basically kept to the Warlock mold of the eldrich blast progression? Well, the Bard has his music, but it progresses on the same level. So, what is a Wylder supposed to advance? Wildshape is out, since I've replaced it with Aspects. He's got a pet, but that advances seperately. I'm not sure if I really want him to summon a bunch of stuff on an 'at will' basis.
Ideas? Suggestions?
I've already made the Arcanist (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67999), the Priest (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67998), and the Bard (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68250). Arcanist replaces Wizard and Sorcerer. The Priest replaces the Cleric. I like the new Bard better, it has more uses, better skillmonkey, and better SLA's.
Now to replace the Druid. I've got a name, Wylder, but I'm a bit stumped on what to do.
Oh, I've got most of the incantations down, and the class abilities (Wild Empathy, Trackless Step, Venom Immunity), and I've replaced Wildshape with Aspect incantations. Basically, Aspect incantations are 24 hour duration buffs which grants them some bonus or ability. Lower level ones grant bonuses on various skills or give minor abilities like scent. Medium range ones give things like bonuses to a given stat (enhancement bonuses so they won't stack with magic items) or Rage. Higher level ones give really useful stuff like extra reach.
You notice with the other three classes that I've basically kept to the Warlock mold of the eldrich blast progression? Well, the Bard has his music, but it progresses on the same level. So, what is a Wylder supposed to advance? Wildshape is out, since I've replaced it with Aspects. He's got a pet, but that advances seperately. I'm not sure if I really want him to summon a bunch of stuff on an 'at will' basis.
Ideas? Suggestions?