Way of the Mind - Soulknife Archetype for Monks

[Sicarius Victis]

I think, perhaps, instead of that I should grant a statistical bonus at one or more levels? Seems neater and less prone to abuse by players craftier than I.

That would definitely work. Perhaps +1 at 6th level, +2 at 11th level, and +3 at 17th level? I think that's about in line with the recommended magic items you'd get at those levels, though I may be wrong about that.

Never bet against a group of people doing stupid things.

Fair enough, I can't honestly argue there.

"There's too many men, too many people, making too many problems..."

At no point during the development of the Mystic have I seen anything other than a broken, Overpowered mess of a class.

Well, Mystical Recovery and Strength of Mind are certainly overpowered. Beyond that, though, I wouldn't say the latest version is too bad. Though, some of the benefits from the disciplines are just stupid. Third Eye's Psychic Focus feature, for example