I'm glad to help!
Just so we're clear, your list at this point is:
Its a good list, but certain caveats still remain- mainly my concern (at least) that the Bo9S classes might tend to seriously overshadow the other classes you've chosen, especially the Totemist.
Seriously, Nifft's rankings are pretty close to the general consensus, power-wise. (Not that I'm overly concerned with balance & power issues, but in a campaign such as this, it could be a serious issue.)
If you seriously wish to keep the Bo9S classes as written, reconsider:
1) Melding the Ranger & Scout. In your case, I'd meld more Ranger stuff to the Scout than the usual path (which is the other way)- that will maintain them as one of your Skill-guy classes.
2) Whatever changes you'd have made to the Barbarian might also be in order with the Totem Warrior.
3) Boost the Totemist's & Binder powers in some way- shapechanging, some kind of Aura powers (like the Marshal, Divine Mind, or Dragon Shaman), or some such.
Just so we're clear, your list at this point is:
MU: Warlock (HR w/Hexblade's Curse power), Binder, Totemist
Warrior: Warblade, Crusader, Totem Warrior (AU/AE class)
Skill-guy: Rogue, Swordsage, Scout
Its a good list, but certain caveats still remain- mainly my concern (at least) that the Bo9S classes might tend to seriously overshadow the other classes you've chosen, especially the Totemist.
Seriously, Nifft's rankings are pretty close to the general consensus, power-wise. (Not that I'm overly concerned with balance & power issues, but in a campaign such as this, it could be a serious issue.)
If you seriously wish to keep the Bo9S classes as written, reconsider:
1) Melding the Ranger & Scout. In your case, I'd meld more Ranger stuff to the Scout than the usual path (which is the other way)- that will maintain them as one of your Skill-guy classes.
2) Whatever changes you'd have made to the Barbarian might also be in order with the Totem Warrior.
3) Boost the Totemist's & Binder powers in some way- shapechanging, some kind of Aura powers (like the Marshal, Divine Mind, or Dragon Shaman), or some such.