Class Creation Tool

[Cactot]

Does anyone think it would be possible to create a relatively balanced class creation system where you buy each of your abilities a'la carte, each with an attached point value? Seems like it would be a great way to let people create classes with the flavor/abilities they want without having to slam together prestige classes or play something thats not really what they imagine. Here is a small list of the things that i can think of that would need a point value:

---HP---
D4
D6
D8
D10
D12
(or in my perfect world it would be:
d4
d4+2
d4+4
etc..)

---BAB---
1/2
3/4
1/1

---Saves---
Each Good
Each Medium
Each Weak

---Spellcasting (This is the hard part)---
SPELL LIST:
Cleric Spell list
Druid Spell list
Wizard Spell list
Psionicis Spell list (only for Psionics)
Psi Warrior Spell list (only for Psionics)

SPELL PROGRESSION:
As Sorcerer
As Wizard
As Cleric
As Druid
As ranger/paladin
As Psionicist (only for Psionics)
As Psi Warrior (only for Psionics)

SPELLS KNOWN:
As wizard (no limit, but few automatic)
As sorcerer (limited spells known)
As Druid/Cleric (no limit, all spells known)
As Psionicist (psionics only, more)
As Psi Warrior (psionics only, less)

CASTING:
Spontaneous (as sorcerer/psoinicist)
Memorize (as wizard/cleric/druid)

---Special Abilities--- (the other hard part)
Rage
Sneak Attack
Divine Grace
Animal companion (as per druid, or lesser as per ranger)
Special Mount (as per paladin)
Ability to use weapon specialization chain
AC bonuses
Alternative stat to AC (Wis/Con)
DR
Improved speed
Turn Undead
Mettle
Evasion
etc.. Pretty much anything you can find in a prestige or regular class

---Skill Points---
Per each point of skill points per level

---Class Skills---
Per each class skill

---Feat---
Each feat given as part of class progression
Each feat given as "bonus feat"

---???---
Stuff I havent thought of


So, anyone think its possible to make it, and make it balanced?

 

[Jack Simth]

Possible? Yes. Readily? No. You might try looking at the Unearthed Arcana Generic Classes - Available Online

 

[scranford]

Try the Buy the Numbers PDF product. I forget who its by, but everything is assigned a point cost which can be purchased with Experience points. You are given a certain amount at first level to develop the character then anything goes. You don't have to wait to level up to purchase things like BAB, Skills, feats, class abilities etc. The total number of points you have spent is what determines your level for EL benefits.

 

[Jack Simth]

Well, in house rules, a recent Balance Sheet Thread was ressurected; it would appear to have most of what you want.