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Crimson Sakura- Ninja/Geisha Prestige class [Design Diary]
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<blockquote data-quote="smootrk" data-source="post: 3273584" data-attributes="member: 28583"><p>I have been reviewing it again. I like it, and forget about the AC bonus thing. I think it works OK. A Geisha/Ninja is not going to be a heavy melee combatant in any regard, and will be relying on trickery for a massive attack. If that attack does not work, the G/N is going to need to get away (lack of HP, lack of combat skill otherwise). So I think it works ok, but bear in mind, I designed the Kimonos to be equivalent to Padded Armor and capable of enchantment. It is likely that one will wear the best magical set they can afford - and it wont be as if they are unarmored.</p><p></p><p>Maybe for a good name the ability might be called Kiss of the Dragon (like Jet Li movie), and grants the Assassin Death Attack at equivalent level (lethal, paralyzing, or both, any which way is fine for me). Getting it at 10th level is essentially Epic, as a few levels of Geisha (or equivalent) and a few levels of Ninja (or equivalent), then 10 levels of PRC mean essentially 20th level character or better. Its there, but the reality of seeing it in use is not very likely. Maybe it should be CHA modified instead of INT.</p><p></p><p>You might want to allow actual Assasins to qualify, and if so, levels stack for assassin death attack, and when that 10th level peak is reached - some boost like allowing all levels to stack and both CHA and INT bonuses for DC determination (if delivered in such a kiss/lustful way).</p><p></p><p>Anyway, overall I like it. The 'Mask of' line really sounds good for names. </p><p></p><p>Poison use is really a non-issue. Doesn't Ninja get this already? But a Sleight of Hand bonus could be useful, and would work well with a Geisha ability that is already in effect (Discrete Magic).</p><p></p><p>Bardic/Geisha Performances? Any thoughts on that? or conscious decision? Everything seems to swing to the ninja side of things moreso than the other (except Lore & Spells). Even the Mask abilities are mostly deceitful things (not necessarily bad). Not sure I have any thought yet on that. </p><p></p><p>Additionally, I would love to hear from a Balance Guru on the abilities so far... I think I design stuff with some sense of balance, but I do not approach design from a systematic balancing equation point of view. However, there are folks here on ENWorld who are very good at reasoning out that aspect. It is one of the best things about ENWorld, as you can always get some very good advice on designs submitted.</p><p></p><p>Will check back on it later.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smootrk, post: 3273584, member: 28583"] I have been reviewing it again. I like it, and forget about the AC bonus thing. I think it works OK. A Geisha/Ninja is not going to be a heavy melee combatant in any regard, and will be relying on trickery for a massive attack. If that attack does not work, the G/N is going to need to get away (lack of HP, lack of combat skill otherwise). So I think it works ok, but bear in mind, I designed the Kimonos to be equivalent to Padded Armor and capable of enchantment. It is likely that one will wear the best magical set they can afford - and it wont be as if they are unarmored. Maybe for a good name the ability might be called Kiss of the Dragon (like Jet Li movie), and grants the Assassin Death Attack at equivalent level (lethal, paralyzing, or both, any which way is fine for me). Getting it at 10th level is essentially Epic, as a few levels of Geisha (or equivalent) and a few levels of Ninja (or equivalent), then 10 levels of PRC mean essentially 20th level character or better. Its there, but the reality of seeing it in use is not very likely. Maybe it should be CHA modified instead of INT. You might want to allow actual Assasins to qualify, and if so, levels stack for assassin death attack, and when that 10th level peak is reached - some boost like allowing all levels to stack and both CHA and INT bonuses for DC determination (if delivered in such a kiss/lustful way). Anyway, overall I like it. The 'Mask of' line really sounds good for names. Poison use is really a non-issue. Doesn't Ninja get this already? But a Sleight of Hand bonus could be useful, and would work well with a Geisha ability that is already in effect (Discrete Magic). Bardic/Geisha Performances? Any thoughts on that? or conscious decision? Everything seems to swing to the ninja side of things moreso than the other (except Lore & Spells). Even the Mask abilities are mostly deceitful things (not necessarily bad). Not sure I have any thought yet on that. Additionally, I would love to hear from a Balance Guru on the abilities so far... I think I design stuff with some sense of balance, but I do not approach design from a systematic balancing equation point of view. However, there are folks here on ENWorld who are very good at reasoning out that aspect. It is one of the best things about ENWorld, as you can always get some very good advice on designs submitted. Will check back on it later. [/QUOTE]
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