[LPJDesign] Classes of NeoExodus: Machinesmith released

[lmpjr007]

Louis Porter Jr. Design has released its newest supplement line for d20 fantasy punk setting, NeoExodus: A House Divided. Here is information on the Classes of NeoExodus: Machinesmith:

Machinesmiths walk in two worlds, using science and magic to invent new and powerful devices. Above all else machinesmiths are makers of things. The quest to perfect their next great invention drives them to become masters of many talents. From enchanting engines to advanced mathematics, the machinesmith brings together both magic and technology to realize his vision. Whether forging a simple blade or building a mechanical man, machinesmiths take pride in producing only the best. Some machinesmiths craft time and labor saving machines to help them in their research and benefit all.

This supplement includes:
• All the information to play the Machinesmith as base class for the Pathfinder RPG and NeoExodus: A House Divided Campaign Setting.
• Nearly a dozen all new spells including Blade Drone, Leashed Shackles, Pocket Army and Possess Object.
• Two All New Archetypes: Bombardier and Technologist
• Machinesmiths in NeoExodus

Written by Jonathan Palmer with JP Chapleau and Louis Porter Jr.

Available Here: Classes of NeoExodus: Machinesmith (PFRPG) - LPJ Design | Louis Porter, Jr. Design, Inc.

 

[lmpjr007]

It looks like Classes of NeoExodus: Machinesmith is a hit with it being #11 at RPGNow; #5 on DriveThru RPG and a 4-star review at Paizo. I guess I can call this one a success!

 

[emoplato]

It gets good reviews because finally 3.x has mechanical themed base for steampunk adventures but its ultimate abilities especially in Pathfinder is lackluster. Its spell list is small and prototypes are mechanically identical to extracts except that there are more extracts and more modifications for them. The companion isn't intelligent with a cheap imitation of shared spells. The weapon's bonus feats are feats that either are just okay or something a build would already have for x weapon strategy. The analyzer is decent for scouting, divination, and knowledge plus have the best augmentations. However the real good really stops there repair is a limited version of channel for constructs. Axiom is just a spontaneous caster's spell known slot for dispel. The gadgets are easily outdone by spells and other class abilities. Then there are only bonus feat like abilities in which any other respective can probably do better than you.
As for flavor it tried to add this idea of mobius but it doesn't pop up in any of the mechanics of the class making it vestigial. All in all the worst moderate caster in the game and can't really take a good role in which another class isn't better. I am tempted to draw up a fix and send it.