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2018-08-14, 09:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: D&D 5e Subclass Contest Chat Thread
Alright, I'm awake and reasonably caffeinated so let's tally these totals!
Taking third place, with 7 total points earned, we have Fnissalot's Bard College of Constellations! Read the stars, embrace the weirdness of the elder things. Improve your normal bardic inspiration.
In second place, with 12 total points earned, we have Thanatos 51-50's Barbarian Path of the Center! Be heavy. Really heavy. No really, be so heavy arrows curve in flight towards you and enemies can't escape your event horizon.
And in first place, with a whopping 21 total points earned is Ninja_Prawn's Mirrorkin Sorcerous Origin. For when your ancestors went through the looking glass, or into the mirror dimension. Be a perfect mimic. Reflect spells.
Congrats to our three winners and thanks to everyone else who participated!
In the vote for next contest theme, our winner was So You Don't Have To, and our runner-up which automatically gets added to the voting pool next time is I Read this In a Book, Once. I'll be putting the new contest thread up shortly, so keep an eye open!Currently operating the 5e Subclass Contest and the 5e Base Class Contest. Check them out if even just to vote or give feedback, we love that in there.
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2018-08-14, 09:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: D&D 5e Subclass Contest Chat Thread
AAAAND the new thread is up!
http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showt...3#post23296993Currently operating the 5e Subclass Contest and the 5e Base Class Contest. Check them out if even just to vote or give feedback, we love that in there.
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2018-08-14, 10:57 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: D&D 5e Subclass Contest Chat Thread
So...
VMC Cleric?
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2018-08-14, 11:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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Currently operating the 5e Subclass Contest and the 5e Base Class Contest. Check them out if even just to vote or give feedback, we love that in there.
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2018-08-14, 11:10 AM (ISO 8601)
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2018-08-14, 12:22 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: D&D 5e Subclass Contest Chat Thread
Am I allowed to enter a subclass for a homebrew base class? And is it a good idea, even if it's allowed?
Because I wrote (well, converted) a whole class around this theme a couple years ago.Lydia Seaspray by Oneris!
A Faerie Affair
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2018-08-14, 12:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: D&D 5e Subclass Contest Chat Thread
Per rule 3, homebrew base classes are allowed provided A: you have permission (it's implied if it's your own class), B: the class was made before the current contest, and C: you provide a link to the source in your submission.
You're solid.
As to it being a good idea...that's up to the voters really.Last edited by MoleMage; 2018-08-14 at 12:26 PM.
Currently operating the 5e Subclass Contest and the 5e Base Class Contest. Check them out if even just to vote or give feedback, we love that in there.
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2018-08-14, 02:33 PM (ISO 8601)
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Oh, and an addition to the future theme long list:
Hold My Beer - subclasses themed after inns & taverns, pub games, excessive drinking, etc.Lydia Seaspray by Oneris!
A Faerie Affair
Homebrew: Sig
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2018-08-14, 03:07 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: D&D 5e Subclass Contest Chat Thread
Changed it to Hold my Ale! but it's in the list now. Maybe eventually we'll run out of these, but I somehow doubt it.
Currently operating the 5e Subclass Contest and the 5e Base Class Contest. Check them out if even just to vote or give feedback, we love that in there.
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2018-08-14, 04:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: D&D 5e Subclass Contest Chat Thread
I have posted my Community and Collaboration focused cleric domain I have been working on a while for a future project. Any one got any thoughts on it?
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2018-08-14, 05:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-08-14, 09:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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I almost want to just post my Witch base class and draw big ol' circles around the Coven of the Hedge for this. Or roll out the Path of the Chieftan Barbarian subclass in that big book o' homebrew I'm making, but I'll be a good boy and do something else.
Maybe a Rogue?
Or a Ranger?
Edit:
Pretty much the exact second I posted this, I had a flash of inspiration.
MonkLast edited by Thanatos 51-50; 2018-08-14 at 10:12 PM.
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Red and the Phasmavore by LCP
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2018-08-14, 10:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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Hey guys, I've never done a homebrew contest before but it sounded like a lot of fun, so here I am!
Sooo I finally constructed a subclass that I've had percolating in my mind for a while, and it's a druid circle based on the Selesnya Conclave from Magic: The Gathering. If you've played the game it'll probably make more sense, but I hope I've made it clear enough what the basic idea is based on fluff. Hope everything is balanced and okay.
I'm looking forward to seeing everybody else's submisisons, good luck all! :^DOh, hi
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2018-08-14, 10:37 PM (ISO 8601)
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First draft of the Way of the Sifu is live.
I should probably add a chart or a line codifying "class or subclass resource" and edit it in, but this'll do for now.
As always, feedback is welcome.NaNoWriMo Beat Me
Red and the Phasmavore by LCP
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2018-08-15, 12:21 AM (ISO 8601)
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2018-08-15, 10:58 AM (ISO 8601)
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I was worried about this last night actually. I took it down slightly in the hopes it would be better, but I agree. I'm about to cap it at giving a slot level of up to 3rd, that way it justifies the character keeping high level slots for him/herself at later levels but still allows some versatility on what you give. I hope that keeps it in its place a little better.
Oh, hi
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2018-08-15, 11:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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How about just adding "A spell may not be increased above 9th level using this class feature"?
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Red and the Phasmavore by LCP
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2018-08-15, 01:35 PM (ISO 8601)
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Oh, wow, your subclass is actually quite similar flavor-wise to what I was planning on making (including it being for monk)! I'm still gonna publish my own take on the concept, as mechanically I've got much different ideas on how to handle it.
Also, yeah, I agree; you should add something about what that resource is, since at the moment one might be able to interpret it as being able to refresh something like Action Surge.Check out my homebrew blog, Bando's Homebrew!
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2018-08-15, 02:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-08-15, 02:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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I don't know that it is as big a problem as all that. Two Nth level spells are going to be more powerful than one Nth level spell upcast to 2N in most cases. If the feature doesn't allow you to actually cast the higher level spell and only applies to updating it's fine. Even if it allows you to cast higher level spells you still need to be capable of casting that spell level in order to do so (it doesn't let you exceed spells known/prepared limitations).
Though if the latter you might specify that spells above 5th level normally can't be cast in those higher level spell slots, since those are normally restricted per day more than 5th and below.Currently operating the 5e Subclass Contest and the 5e Base Class Contest. Check them out if even just to vote or give feedback, we love that in there.
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2018-08-15, 07:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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While both of these solutions could be entirely valid in balancing the ability, I quite like the idea of boosting a spell beyond normal limits. I kept the level cap on the slots low to keep it from getting out of hand, but I'd like to keep that mechanical advantage somehow.
Haha, it would appear we both had very similar ideas. The intent of the feature was for it to apply only to upcasting. For instance, you couldn't expend a 6th level slot while receiving a 3rd level slot to cast a 9th level spell you know, and you couldn't expend a 4th level spell slot while receiving a 2nd level spell slot to cast a 6th level spell you know. The target of the Help action has to actually begin the casting of the spell before benefiting from convoke.
Personally, I think if I raise the bar too much then combos for spells like Animate Objects and Conjure _______ will be too good to pass up. If a druid can give up all of his high level slots, then he/she would be obligated to do so as a support since that would be really good supporting, which could quite easily lead to dissatisfaction since the druid loses all his time in the spotlight to give another character super-spells. Setting the donation cap low rather than the upcasted cap low means that the druid can still have their time in the spotlight while still effectively supporting in the cases where they are helpful. It also allows the druid to make a more meaningful contribution to the party than being just spell slot bank for the party wizard and using their action every turn to buff the spells of somebody else, only gaining reprieve when somebody isn't planning on casting a spell/casting a spell that can be upcast.Oh, hi
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2018-08-15, 09:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-08-17, 01:39 AM (ISO 8601)
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Hey, the way I see it? Just means neither of ours will be able to surpass the other sheerly based on flavor alone or any other outside aspects; instead, our mechanics and our mechanics alone will decide which is better.
that makes it sound a lot more epic than just "we put these two things on a forum and now let's see who votes for them" it sounds like a fight to the deathCheck out my homebrew blog, Bando's Homebrew!
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2018-08-17, 11:04 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: D&D 5e Subclass Contest Chat Thread
I mean, you did yours first. If anything, he should be changing his.
Edit: Actually working on mine today a bit. I'm a bit stuck for two later features (based on what I want to do), but I'm sure I'll figure out something, hopefully more inspired than my last entry.Last edited by Ivellius; 2018-08-17 at 11:06 PM.
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5e Homebrew: The Circle of Progress, a druid circle about becoming a transformer - Winner of 5e Subclass Contest 1 - "It's Technical"
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2018-08-19, 04:52 AM (ISO 8601)
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I see rangers are as popular as ever. Maybe I'll do one myself, just to prove I can...
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A Faerie Affair
Homebrew: Sig
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2018-08-19, 07:16 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: D&D 5e Subclass Contest Chat Thread
Thought for the day: why do 1/3 spellcasters have more spells known than 1/2 spellcasters?
Anyway, VMC bard is up. And it's a little weird, and may well be an exceptionally-powerful option for paladins and rangers, so I may need to dial it back a little for them, but hey, let me know what you think.
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2018-08-19, 08:37 AM (ISO 8601)
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Rough draft for the Path of the Blood Shaman is up. I need to come up with a handful more rites, and then look at numbers as they seem really strong out the gate.
I was gonna do a ranger too, but couldn't come up with a compelling theme.Last edited by MoleMage; 2018-08-19 at 08:38 AM.
Currently operating the 5e Subclass Contest and the 5e Base Class Contest. Check them out if even just to vote or give feedback, we love that in there.
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2018-08-19, 10:39 AM (ISO 8601)
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Is it weird that I kind of want to do a variant multiclass next contest just so Jormengand can't?
Also: I actively tried to come up with a Ranger that fit theme here, too. I want to give the Ranger some love, even if only because WotC didn't.NaNoWriMo Beat Me
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2018-08-19, 11:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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2018-08-19, 11:58 AM (ISO 8601)
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I'm not upset. It's a joke. I'm trying to be funny. Give it a few more contests and I fully expect to see "Oh, look, Thanatos is doing a Monk again. This is my complete lack of surprise."
NaNoWriMo Beat Me
Red and the Phasmavore by LCP
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