Psion to debut in July

[Thanee]

Yep, I also definitely expect the Psion as a Controller.

It's the role that feels the most right to me, anyways.

I could imagine something along the lines of pushing and sliding enemies around (via mental control; kinda like the Cleric power Command).

I actually hope they will not use too much Striker in there, making their powers more indirectly harmful (control) rather than directly (energy boom).

Bye
Thanee

 

[Kobold Avenger]

I really can't see the psion be anything but a controller.

I know there's no solid evidence that they are, but it's the one that I think is most likely going to be their role.

 

[Shroomy]

Overall? I'd lean towards controller with secondary striker.

Me too, though I think that the second build will leans towards leader.

 

[Rechan]

I'm okay if their secondary was striker. As long as the striking is done with TELEKINESIS. Not freaking energy beams.

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

Hey, what's wrong with pyrokinesis? Yuu know, setting things on fire with your mind!

 

[Thanee]

Hey, what's wrong with pyrokinesis? Yuu know, setting things on fire with your mind!

Nothing, really, especially not if psionics are the only power source (i.e. as it usually is in sci-fi).

But with arcane magic around to take care of that part, I definitely prefer psionics to be more subtle than that.

Bye
Thanee

 

[Nymrohd]

I am pretty sure Rechan does not mean pyrokinesis but rather the 3.5 kineticist who could use any energy type under the sun. I want the psion to be a controller with two builds to start with, a leader secondary telepath and a striker secondary kineticist. Lots of force effects and maybe some fire. Later on I'd love an even more pure control nomad.

 

[Rechan]

Hey, what's wrong with pyrokinesis? Yuu know, setting things on fire with your mind!

I'm fine with one or two powers related to that.

Not several for every level, like 3.5.

 

[Cadfan]

Well, remember, psionics is a power source. Psion is just a class. Some ideas that used to be part of the psion may get redistributed to whatever else is within the power source.

I don't know what the psion will be like per se, but here's what I'm hoping for in a general sense:

1. Psionic Focus as its class defining ability.
2. Strong theme and direction to the class as a whole.
3. Elements that are only minor elements of the psion are deleted or moved to other, similarly focused and well themed classes.

 

[darjr]

I just had an idea bout Psionics and a way that the powers could work, not saying that's going to happen this way.

The At-Will's are modified by the encounter powers and the daily in a stackable fashion.

For example, an At-Will called Id-Insinuation would affect one target, but expend that encounter and it's a close blast.

I'd have Utilities be Major Psionic Disciplines (Sciences) and some form of ritual like ability to be Minor Psionic Disciplines (Devotions).