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<blockquote data-quote="Macbeth" data-source="post: 1755766" data-attributes="member: 11259"><p>Glad to be getting some feedback. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> My thoughts:</p><p></p><p>As for being front loaded, that was one of my concerns. I think weakening one save (maybe Fort?) would help. It is also worth noting that one of the first level abilities (Intimidation Focus) will only rarely actually give a benefit at first level, it is more of a long term effect.</p><p></p><p>The more I think about it, the more I think dropping Fort to the bad progression might be a good idea. Why not Ref or Will? Well, I would say an Iron will (so to speak) is a key ideal of the Samurai, and the Ref save reflects the crazy action style I want to go for.</p><p></p><p>I think I really want this to be a realtively unique style, but to still have it accesable to non-(CW)Samurai. I'm thinking of replacing the Kiai Smite requirement with some other ability or feat, with my current idea being Weapon Focus. </p><p></p><p>My other idea to open up the class is to Change the requirements to "Either the Kiai Smite Class ability OR the Kiai Shout feat." This would let any Fighter (or anybody else with a +1 BAB) with 13 CHA qualify. I think this may be the best action: any character can qualify, but if you have CHA < 13, you have to be at least 3rd level (CW)Samurai.</p><p></p><p>I would like the PrC to represent a relatively new style being developed by Li, but based on an ancient style of legend from Li's homeland. The PrC will not be amazingly rare, but finding somebody who learned the style from the original source (not from Li's revitilization) would be rare. So essentially it is an ancient style that is being reinvigorated by Li. Anybody might know it, but Li at least thinks he is the only one blending the ancient martial arts with the Samurai's sword and the Psychic's mind.</p><p></p><p>I think the requirements aren't too bad (let's remember this is a 10 level class, the requirements can't be too high, or nobody would be able to take it through all 10 levels). Perhaps higher skill requirements, or another required skill would be a good way of raising the bar a little.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Macbeth, post: 1755766, member: 11259"] Glad to be getting some feedback. :) My thoughts: As for being front loaded, that was one of my concerns. I think weakening one save (maybe Fort?) would help. It is also worth noting that one of the first level abilities (Intimidation Focus) will only rarely actually give a benefit at first level, it is more of a long term effect. The more I think about it, the more I think dropping Fort to the bad progression might be a good idea. Why not Ref or Will? Well, I would say an Iron will (so to speak) is a key ideal of the Samurai, and the Ref save reflects the crazy action style I want to go for. I think I really want this to be a realtively unique style, but to still have it accesable to non-(CW)Samurai. I'm thinking of replacing the Kiai Smite requirement with some other ability or feat, with my current idea being Weapon Focus. My other idea to open up the class is to Change the requirements to "Either the Kiai Smite Class ability OR the Kiai Shout feat." This would let any Fighter (or anybody else with a +1 BAB) with 13 CHA qualify. I think this may be the best action: any character can qualify, but if you have CHA < 13, you have to be at least 3rd level (CW)Samurai. I would like the PrC to represent a relatively new style being developed by Li, but based on an ancient style of legend from Li's homeland. The PrC will not be amazingly rare, but finding somebody who learned the style from the original source (not from Li's revitilization) would be rare. So essentially it is an ancient style that is being reinvigorated by Li. Anybody might know it, but Li at least thinks he is the only one blending the ancient martial arts with the Samurai's sword and the Psychic's mind. I think the requirements aren't too bad (let's remember this is a 10 level class, the requirements can't be too high, or nobody would be able to take it through all 10 levels). Perhaps higher skill requirements, or another required skill would be a good way of raising the bar a little. [/QUOTE]
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