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Magician core class for LOTR / d20 Middle-earth
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<blockquote data-quote="DreamChaser" data-source="post: 583097" data-attributes="member: 1190"><p>First: why would this class use Use Magical Device? That is a rogue exclusive skill that allows them to use the magical items that normally only wizard types could use.</p><p></p><p>Second: why is their base ability Wisdom? Throughout the books, the important of knowledge and learning was heavily emphasized. The reason Gandalf failed to recognize the ring was because without knowledge of it, he could not see what it truly was. Intelligence seems the most appropriate option.</p><p></p><p>Third: make the number of schools just 2; don't base it on the intelligence modifier. There is a temptation (I admit I have to resist it constantly) to create these variable abilities but all that does is overload the importance of the ability score and create a huge difference between one member of a given class and another. Perhaps when they reach a higher level they gain access to another school.</p><p></p><p>What other magic using classes were you planning? This one fills the role of sorcerer and wizard. Neither of them is needed. If you have a divine spellcaster, I think they should be able to multiclass to that. Since really what higher form of magic can their be that that which comes from the Powers.</p><p></p><p>Plus, multiclass restrictions are pointless for spellcasters anyway. No spellcaster in his right mind would ever multiclass if he wanted to achieve real power with his spells. And if they have a concept other than a full power magician, then this restriction will not interfere. (I feel the same way about the multiclass restriction for monk--there is no point in multiclassing (you give up too much) so the restriction is moot).</p><p></p><p>Don't allow them to learn spells from other lists. If you want them to have particular spells, make a new list for this class. The multiple list thing just gets confusing.</p><p></p><p>Those are my thoughts.</p><p>DC</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DreamChaser, post: 583097, member: 1190"] First: why would this class use Use Magical Device? That is a rogue exclusive skill that allows them to use the magical items that normally only wizard types could use. Second: why is their base ability Wisdom? Throughout the books, the important of knowledge and learning was heavily emphasized. The reason Gandalf failed to recognize the ring was because without knowledge of it, he could not see what it truly was. Intelligence seems the most appropriate option. Third: make the number of schools just 2; don't base it on the intelligence modifier. There is a temptation (I admit I have to resist it constantly) to create these variable abilities but all that does is overload the importance of the ability score and create a huge difference between one member of a given class and another. Perhaps when they reach a higher level they gain access to another school. What other magic using classes were you planning? This one fills the role of sorcerer and wizard. Neither of them is needed. If you have a divine spellcaster, I think they should be able to multiclass to that. Since really what higher form of magic can their be that that which comes from the Powers. Plus, multiclass restrictions are pointless for spellcasters anyway. No spellcaster in his right mind would ever multiclass if he wanted to achieve real power with his spells. And if they have a concept other than a full power magician, then this restriction will not interfere. (I feel the same way about the multiclass restriction for monk--there is no point in multiclassing (you give up too much) so the restriction is moot). Don't allow them to learn spells from other lists. If you want them to have particular spells, make a new list for this class. The multiple list thing just gets confusing. Those are my thoughts. DC [/QUOTE]
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