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<blockquote data-quote="Kerrick" data-source="post: 5104383" data-attributes="member: 4722"><p>Just a few quick comments (because I'm working on something else while I do this):</p><p></p><p>Why not just revise the template? If all you're after is a lower LA, make a new template with lesser powers and call it Shadow-touched (just a variant of the plane-touched template). You could also make a full-blown PrC (there are lots of shadow-based PrCs, depending on what you're looking for) that embodies the abilities you're looking for without it being a monster class. Personally, I think monster classes are dumb, but that's just my opinion. From what I'm seeing, you're playing a rogue; here are a couple PrCs of my own that might be useful: <a href="http://project-phoenix.wikidot.com/classes:shadowdancer" target="_blank">revised Shadowdancer</a> <a href="http://project-phoenix.wikidot.com/classes:walker-in-shadows" target="_blank">Walker in Shadows</a>.</p><p></p><p>Anyway. This class might be a little powerful for 5th level, especially with the +2 Dex/Cha. Yes, I know the Dragon Disciple gives a lot more for the same level req, but that class is all kinds of broken.</p><p></p><p>Speed of shadow is an odd ability. It doesn't make a lot of sense, IMO.</p><p></p><p>Shadow strike... I dunno. It's not too much damage, but it's a ranged touch sneak attack usable every other round. Tough to say whether or not this is overpowered. Given that it's cold damage, probably not; force damage, though, probably is (and it doesn't fit with the theme of Shadow; I'd change it to negative energy, personally).</p><p></p><p>Shadow slide: Cool ability, but it needs a better name. And, uh, "move-equivalent action" is 3.0, not 3.5 (unless you are using 3.0, then just ignore that <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ). </p><p></p><p>Shade's step: Another cool ability, but limited use (obviously, it's intended for a rogue to be able to hide and flank someone). Moving 30 feet as an immediate action is a bit overpowered, especially when you automatically hide. Since you've already got shadow slide, this one is almost superfluous - I'd give that ability this one's name, leave it as a standard action, and require a Hide check if you want to hide in said shadow.</p><p></p><p>Shadow pounce: Nasty. I like it.</p><p></p><p>All of the abilities, except for shadow image and shadow travel, should be Su, not Sp.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kerrick, post: 5104383, member: 4722"] Just a few quick comments (because I'm working on something else while I do this): Why not just revise the template? If all you're after is a lower LA, make a new template with lesser powers and call it Shadow-touched (just a variant of the plane-touched template). You could also make a full-blown PrC (there are lots of shadow-based PrCs, depending on what you're looking for) that embodies the abilities you're looking for without it being a monster class. Personally, I think monster classes are dumb, but that's just my opinion. From what I'm seeing, you're playing a rogue; here are a couple PrCs of my own that might be useful: [url=http://project-phoenix.wikidot.com/classes:shadowdancer]revised Shadowdancer[/url] [url=http://project-phoenix.wikidot.com/classes:walker-in-shadows]Walker in Shadows[/url]. Anyway. This class might be a little powerful for 5th level, especially with the +2 Dex/Cha. Yes, I know the Dragon Disciple gives a lot more for the same level req, but that class is all kinds of broken. Speed of shadow is an odd ability. It doesn't make a lot of sense, IMO. Shadow strike... I dunno. It's not too much damage, but it's a ranged touch sneak attack usable every other round. Tough to say whether or not this is overpowered. Given that it's cold damage, probably not; force damage, though, probably is (and it doesn't fit with the theme of Shadow; I'd change it to negative energy, personally). Shadow slide: Cool ability, but it needs a better name. And, uh, "move-equivalent action" is 3.0, not 3.5 (unless you are using 3.0, then just ignore that :) ). Shade's step: Another cool ability, but limited use (obviously, it's intended for a rogue to be able to hide and flank someone). Moving 30 feet as an immediate action is a bit overpowered, especially when you automatically hide. Since you've already got shadow slide, this one is almost superfluous - I'd give that ability this one's name, leave it as a standard action, and require a Hide check if you want to hide in said shadow. Shadow pounce: Nasty. I like it. All of the abilities, except for shadow image and shadow travel, should be Su, not Sp. [/QUOTE]
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