CasvalRemDeikun
Adventurer
I wonder if any of these are hints toward the 2010 setting...Sample Chars for the Builder:
- Driizzt
- Raistlin
- Jim Darkmagic
Heh.
I can't wait to see JDM's stats. I loved the PA Podcasts.
Ampersand: Debut and Exclusive Content (Assassin Class)
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I can't wait to see JDM's stats. I loved the PA Podcasts.
CapnZapp
Legend
I think this means Assassin will be shadow, that it will not see print in any book (only available through the DDI), and that for more shadow classes, you'll have to wait (perhaps until PHB4), and that the PHB3 cover is correct in adding only psionic as a new power source (shadow getting minimum support necessary to run the Assassin, but only from DDI)...
CapnZapp
Legend
I actually would recommend you going for a color laser printer instead. Much cheaper in the long run (which comes quickly if you regularly print out creature stats and rules for your game).
Mathew_Freeman
Adventurer
Sample Chars for the Builder:
- Driizzt
- Raistlin
- Jim Darkmagic
Heh.
That's "Jim Darkmagic, of the New Hampshire Darkmagics" to be precise.
I'm really looking forward to the Psion preview. Imho, no D&D edition is complete without psionics, so it's about time!
Regarding the revenant and the assassin I'm somewhat relieved that they'll be DDI-exclusive. Both aren't things I'd like to have in my game. Them not being included in any of the printed books will make it easier to pretend they don't exist.
While I'm a bit nervous about the concept of exclusive DDI content in general, it might actually be a good solution for borderline stuff like this.
'Possibilities beyond level 30', however, seriously sends shivers down my spine. I'm not even comfortable with the epic tier as is and still undecided if I'm really interested in ever playing in that level range. Now levels beyond 30? I don't think so. That would be a terrible idea.
My god, you're right. The 2010 setting is New Hampshire.
I'm not particularly excited about the Assassin class myself, as I think his niche is pretty well covered by the rogue. If the new assassin class differentiates himself by shadow powers, as many are speculating, it doesn't seem to really match "assassin" in its generic sense (someone who kills for money). It would seem to be a "shadow slayer" or "gloom blade" or maybe even "ninja" (since they were rumoured to have mystical powers). An "Old Man of the Mountain" who lives in a Shadowfell stronghold and commands his fanatical minions to strike wherever shadows reach is a pretty awesome villain though.
The Revenant however, is all sorts of awesome. I liked the idea of the necropolitan in 3e, but aside from sounding like a type of ice cream, it had the baggage of entire civilization behind it. Revenants however, can show up anytime, anywhere. A character who dies in the game could also come back as a revenant with the DM's approval in levels below "raise dead", particularly if the player is deeply invested in his character.
Other than that though, it is a pretty light month for me since I'm not an Eberron fan. Too much steampunk/magi-tech for me.
The Revenant however, is all sorts of awesome. I liked the idea of the necropolitan in 3e, but aside from sounding like a type of ice cream, it had the baggage of entire civilization behind it. Revenants however, can show up anytime, anywhere. A character who dies in the game could also come back as a revenant with the DM's approval in levels below "raise dead", particularly if the player is deeply invested in his character.
Other than that though, it is a pretty light month for me since I'm not an Eberron fan. Too much steampunk/magi-tech for me.
No. And there are at least three obvious shadow strikers (the other two being ninja and shadowdancer), so dropping one of them into a D&Di exclusive isn't a problem with future development, either.
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