Viktyr Gehrig
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Has anyone ever played or run a game for a Sohei character, from Oriental Adventures?
I'm trying to find more classes for use in my game, and Sohei seems like a decent candidate, but at the same time, I'm not sure what role they fill. They seem like a bit of a cross between Monk and Paladin, but at the same time, they get a Rage-like ability, DR, and abilities related to staying conscious. They get a limited selection of lawful and buff spells.
This is a Gestalt game, so they will be combined with other classes-- which may affect their power and possibly their flavor.
Also, can they be used effectively without holding them to their Lawful alignment restriction, or is it too important to the archetype? What would they most logically combine with, and what combinations do you think would be incompatible? Are there balance issues I need to watch for?
edit: For reference, the only 3.5 updated OA class I'm currently using is the Shugenja. Samurai, like Knights, are Noble/Fighters, while Ninja are Monk/Rogues and Wu Jen are mostly Wizards. (I'm considering Spirit Shaman, but I think it's not enough unlike Druid. I may simply modify Druid to be more similar.)
I'm trying to find more classes for use in my game, and Sohei seems like a decent candidate, but at the same time, I'm not sure what role they fill. They seem like a bit of a cross between Monk and Paladin, but at the same time, they get a Rage-like ability, DR, and abilities related to staying conscious. They get a limited selection of lawful and buff spells.
This is a Gestalt game, so they will be combined with other classes-- which may affect their power and possibly their flavor.
Also, can they be used effectively without holding them to their Lawful alignment restriction, or is it too important to the archetype? What would they most logically combine with, and what combinations do you think would be incompatible? Are there balance issues I need to watch for?
edit: For reference, the only 3.5 updated OA class I'm currently using is the Shugenja. Samurai, like Knights, are Noble/Fighters, while Ninja are Monk/Rogues and Wu Jen are mostly Wizards. (I'm considering Spirit Shaman, but I think it's not enough unlike Druid. I may simply modify Druid to be more similar.)
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