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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #40 on: January 26, 2012, 05:40:19 PM »
I'm waiting to find out of the Synthevolover/Morphling prestige class is going to be something I want to take.   :p

OK, I'll get on that.  :)  I have some ideas, and I'm sure the rest will come to me as I flesh it out.

I'm having some issues deciding what I want in all honesty.  The "Agent" archetype keeps going through my head, and to get the usual stats with that would require large investments in DivHead, Dodger, and Synthevolver.  Coming up with something functional along those lines at level 4 is proving a bit difficult.  I'm probably just too focused on the little things to get the big things done though.

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What are you having trouble with?  What parts of the Agent archetype come from each class (I'm not sure exactly the definition you're working with)?  Is this something that needs a synergizing prestige class?  If it's a cyberpunk staple then it may.
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #41 on: January 26, 2012, 05:55:30 PM »
I'm having some issues deciding what I want in all honesty.  The "Agent" archetype keeps going through my head, and to get the usual stats with that would require large investments in DivHead, Dodger, and Synthevolver.  Coming up with something functional along those lines at level 4 is proving a bit difficult.  I'm probably just too focused on the little things to get the big things done though.

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What are you having trouble with?  What parts of the Agent archetype come from each class (I'm not sure exactly the definition you're working with)?  Is this something that needs a synergizing prestige class?  If it's a cyberpunk staple then it may.

Synthevolver (Mechanosynth technically) would grant at-will invisibility plus stuff like Memory Module.  Divhead is for hacking of course, and Dodger for trapfinding (more like bomb-finding and disabling), versatility, sneak attack, and martial weapon proficiency.  And lots of skill points.

Basically it's the character who is stealthy, perceptive, good at hacking, and proficient with more powerful weapons.  Such characters in cyberpunk are typically augmented through machinery.

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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #42 on: January 26, 2012, 06:19:45 PM »
Hmm... yes needs a PrC.  How about something like a dodger/divhead PrC that advances sneak attack a little, divhead class features/spellcasting a little, and gives a few stage I Mechanosynth evolves?  Hell, I can even call it the Agent.  Thoughts?



In other news, I added two more Dodger feats, and the first set of regional feats.  There will be more, so if you don't see one you like that fits then don't worry.  You get a regional feat for free.
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #43 on: January 26, 2012, 06:30:29 PM »
To quote Quagmire: Giggity!

More specifically though: Since Dodger gets SA every three levels, an Agent would probably get it every 4. 2, 6, and 10 perhaps?  In keeping with some official PrC's, those might be the levels that don't progress casting.  Make those the ones that grant evolves too?

One other thing is it should allow a Dodger to become lawful but still retain class features.  Agents quite often work for the law after all, even if they're technically outside it.
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #44 on: January 26, 2012, 08:34:44 PM »
Holy shit, that's exactly what I was talking about with my charrie's brother! This has given me a slew of good ideas.  :plotting

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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #45 on: January 26, 2012, 11:01:45 PM »
OK, metamorph is also done.  Whee PrC's!
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #46 on: January 27, 2012, 04:52:33 AM »
Back from the frozen wastes of Norway and not having a computer!

Question number one: will you allow me to use Natural Lore for the craft check to make poison? Makes more sense than engineering.
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #47 on: January 27, 2012, 07:40:07 AM »
Hm... yes.  :)
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #48 on: January 27, 2012, 08:03:11 AM »
Wait. Damn. I can't use my Hidden Talent shenanigans without 11+ charisma, which all but rules out mongrelfolk. And I really like those racial sub levels. Oh well. I guess free black lotus poison will just have to be absent from this build.
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #49 on: January 27, 2012, 04:25:27 PM »
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #50 on: January 27, 2012, 06:53:37 PM »
Great stuff!
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #51 on: January 27, 2012, 07:27:03 PM »
Ok, SOMEBODY has to use this pic.

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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #52 on: January 27, 2012, 07:30:59 PM »
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #53 on: January 28, 2012, 12:53:50 AM »
If I was mech and not zombie, you know I would. As is, I'll keep this guy.

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Unless y'all prefered the commander Shepherd with the Tech Armor pic I had before?

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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #54 on: January 28, 2012, 11:24:26 AM »
I find it frustrating that Endurance is mostly useless for a Warforged but Steadfast Determination would be wonderful for my character.

Sirpercival, what is your ruling on me taking this flaw?

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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #55 on: January 28, 2012, 11:33:27 AM »
Go for it :)
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #56 on: January 28, 2012, 12:38:52 PM »
Steadfast determination would be awesome for my character as well. And I even get endurance as a bonus feat! This is like christmas.

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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #57 on: January 28, 2012, 01:01:59 PM »
Steadfast determination would be awesome for my character as well. And I even get endurance as a bonus feat! This is like christmas.

Aww, now I'm jealous!

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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #58 on: January 28, 2012, 05:05:19 PM »
Hey guys, if anyone really wants to make 2 chars (you have 2 concepts you just can't decide between), go ahead.  This was going to be multi-party anyway.  :)
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Re: OOC & Brainstorming
« Reply #59 on: January 28, 2012, 05:53:36 PM »
Okay, a quick glance at it makes me want to start with this one: Holomancer 6/Dodger 4/Shadow 10 (Holomancer 3/Dodger 3 /Holomancer +1/Shadow 10/Holomancer +2/Dodger +1).

I definitely want to make a Planeswalker PC though, but I'm not sure what to do with it as of now since it's still a huge WIP.. :-\ I'm sad panda.

edit: added emphasis.
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