Martial Power: Beast Mastery

fissionessence said:

So has anyone tried a beast mastery ranger out yet? I've just read through it, and it looks like on a given round either the beast or the ranger will just be standing there to grant a flanking bonus.

It all seems balanced just fine, but kind of boring unless you're using one of the few encounter or daily powers that allow you both to attack (or unless you have the beast mastery epic destiny at 21st level).

Then again, I haven't actually played with it, so maybe it works out fine. I just imagine the beast standing there most of the time, glowering menacingly instead of actually doing anything.

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Rechan said:

Here's my question: what's the downside to picking a bear? They have the best HP and damage around.

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Rechan said:

Here's my question: what's the downside to picking a bear? They have the best HP and damage around.

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Shroomy said:

I don't receive my books until tomorrow, but I'm curious. Can someone summarize the key differences between the types of beasts.

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Guyanthalas said:

They are all vastly different, but HP, movement speed (and types!), and attack damage are the main points differing slightly from beast to beast. They have stats, and go up in level as you do (and gain stat modifiers when you do).

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While I agree with the logic of "what am I doing, or what is the bear doing" question, it serves a very solid purpose. You don't get 2 characters to play, and shouldn't. Just as with anything summoned, you should have to sacrifice your actions to use the summoned thing. This prevents one player monopolizing time at the game table because s/he has so many things to control.

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