Class based on item creation...what have you tried?

[ProtoClone]

So recently my old DM and I have been trying to figure out a class, much akin to the Tinker class in WoWrpg, and it doesn't seem to be coming along. We have several different theories and samples but they all seem to be lacking. I know the WoWrpg Tinker class is probably the best there is going to be but honestly I am not happy with it.

What I am wondering is what have others tried and how did it work?
What class did you base it off of?
Did you house rule it to make item creation faster and how?
What would you do for a Klondike bar?

 

[justinsluder]

Have you looked at the Artificer class from the Eberron Campaign Setting?

 

[ProtoClone]

Have you looked at the Artificer class from the Eberron Campaign Setting?

Yes we have and honestly, for myself, don't find the class to be interesting enough. Although it is an item creation class of sorts, IMHO it is just a spell hacker.

I guess I am under the impression that such a class like the Tinker, is better off as an NPC. Or the best that can be is an Artificer. The Tinker is a solid class and does exactly what I am looking for. My major problem is, without multiclassing, what will it do between inventions?

So is it possible to make a better class?

 

[arscott]

how does the WoWRPG tinker work? I only have the old WC3 based book, and from what I hear, the tinker was heavily revised.

 

[ProtoClone]

how does the WoWRPG tinker work? I only have the old WC3 based book, and from what I hear, the tinker was heavily revised.

W/O the book infront of me I really can't explain detailed enough. But I can say that it did get a really big overhaul that has actually improved it.
The formula for creation of devices is better for the class. But I get this feeling that it could be a whole lot better.

 

[justinsluder]

How about this class from the WotC boards.

http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=297060

 

[szilard]

I created a Tinker class of my own (I'm not familiar with the WoW one). I based it loosely on the Bard. I altered their spell list, removed Bardic music and replaced it with bonus Item Creation feats, and gave them the ability to cannibalize magic items for XP that that they can then use to create other magic items. I also game them some abilities to improvise tools and create temporary magical items (requiring the expenditure of spell energy). Those were the big changes.

-Stuart

 

[ProtoClone]

How about this class from the WotC boards.

http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=297060

Wow, that is actually what I am looking for. We will have to go over it with a fine tooth comb but thank you very much for the link.

 

[justinsluder]

Always happy to help. I've found the WotC boards do have a ton of useful resources. If you like the Warlock class, check out here too: http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=370164