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[Felon]

Multiclass.

Multiclassing is a fairly lukewarm set of mechanical options, so utilizing it as a solution to something that could just as easily be baked in to a class is pretty unappealing. I guess I could see it for the manaball, but whipping shurikens is inherently a monky option.

Maybe a paragon path could open up some options for channeling ki into pure energy.

And again, I entreat WotC to keep the ki power source in lieu of the psionic power source, rather than vice versa.

 

[Fallen Seraph]

Maybe a paragon path could open up some options for channeling ki into pure energy..

I've been pondering the idea of having Mind Blades being a more universal trait for Psionics. Something that could be picked up by all classes. I could see it as something that counts towards Implements and some sort of bonus. The Mind Blade could be made into the shape of whatever Weapons the character is Proficient with.

So in this case, if you took that feat. You could whip Mind Blade shurikens about and use that with your Disciplines.

 

[vagabundo]

working on this.

A drive-by posting.

 

[Plane Sailing]

working on this.

Stephen Schubert
Lead Developer, WotC RPG R&D

Glad to hear it!

May I point you to my houserules on the issue thread if you want any extra inspiration

 

[Stormtalon]

Indeed you can! Which corresponds pretty closely to what I was about to ask: for overland travel purposes, what if my Monk with the Jumping ability (something Crane?) wants to use that overland? Distance jumped isn't limited by his movement so you could possibly get some good additional movement out of it (particularly at higher levels, or with some resources invested into Jumping). Also, nothing says Wire-Fu/Wuxia like a guy traveling around the country side leaping from tree to tree, branch to branch, gliding gracefully over the serene lakes.

This nails it -- 4E is now offically the Naruto* RPG....

But seriously, I'm lovin' the monk and its flavor -- can't wait to see the whole thing, plus the other stuff coming in PH3.

*(how the bloody blue blazes is it that nobody's made this joke in 14 pages? Come ON people!)

 

[Campbell]

It seems to me that the arrival of the Sorcerer changed that definition, though I could be mistaken.

There is no pure definition of striker that can possibly fit sorcerers, rogues, archery rangers, two weapon rangers, and barbarians. Rather, I'd argue that strong damage and mobility are both components of a striker, and that some strikers focus towards one end or the other.

Note: I left Avengers and Warlocks out because they're mutants - The Avenger doesn't really fit into any of the 4 roles. They're sort of harriers that serve to frustrate a single opponent and fit somewhere between Defender and Striker. Warlocks just kind of suck - not by a huge degree, but they still suck.

 

[Plane Sailing]

I notice that the PHB definition is

Striker (Ranger, Rogue, Warlock)
Strikers specialize in dealing high amounts of damage to a single target at a time. They have the most concentrated offense of any character in the game. Strikers rely on superior mobility, trickery, or magic to move around tough foes and single out the enemy they want to attack

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[Jack99]

I think Plane Sailing came up with the right idea a long time ago: have the type of implement reflect the damage dice. Thus, a wand generates smaller damage dice than a staff, but perhaps offers greater accuracy.

I guess I need to remember to mention when I use sarcasm, since over-sized wand wasn't clue enough. I agree that PS's idea is great (without having seen it), since it's pretty much what I had considered doing imc.

Edit: I guess my comment might have sounded a tad snarky. That was not the intention. Thanks for mention PS's house rules. I haven't seen them, and if they are as good as you say, they should save me some time.

 

[Rechan]

I've been pondering the idea of having Mind Blades being a more universal trait for Psionics. Something that could be picked up by all classes. I could see it as something that counts towards Implements and some sort of bonus. The Mind Blade could be made into the shape of whatever Weapons the character is Proficient with.

So in this case, if you took that feat. You could whip Mind Blade shurikens about and use that with your Disciplines.

Maybe a multi-class option, like how any martial class can take the Weapon multi-class things from Dragon?

 

[Fallen Seraph]

Maybe a multi-class option, like how any martial class can take the Weapon multi-class things from Dragon?

That could be a good way of handling it. Especially since it could mean more unique properties for the Mind Blade without overpowering the feat(s).