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<blockquote data-quote="Synchronicity" data-source="post: 3385154" data-attributes="member: 10070"><p>A friend of mine's going to be starting up a D&D game soon, and I'm looking for a fun class to play. The game in question should hopefully be a strongly roleplayed game with bursts of extreme violence. I'm feeling in the mood for a front-line type (read: Full BAB), but was shrugging through most of the options until I hit Crusader. It looks like an interesting, flavorful class, but I'm worried about balance issues. I've read a lot of topics on forums like this one muttering about the overpoweredness of the Book of Nine Swords, and I don't want to mess with the game by bringing in a super-powered character. </p><p></p><p>In case it's relevant, or people prefer dealing with a specific build rather than the Crusader as a whole, the build is likely to be a lawful evil* human Crusader of 2nd or 3rd level (to be determined), using a 32 pt buy. The plan is to go for heavy armour, heavy shield, and heavy mace. (Maybe I can create a 'Heavy' feat, that gives bonuses when using things with 'heavy' in their titles? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> ) I'm intending to be extremly shy of White Raven maneuvers, as I have heard horror stories of the things they can do. </p><p></p><p>Having established that, I have the following questions.</p><p>- In your opinion, is Crusader overpowered (or at least extremly strong) compared to the front-line base classes from the PHB?</p><p>- If not, what're the balancing factors?</p><p>- If it is overpowered, are there any ways that you think the class could be limited to bring it more into line with PHB classes, while still retaining its flavour?</p><p>-Is there anything present in my build that you believe will cause problems?</p><p>-Do you have any other warnings or advice?</p><p></p><p>And that's that. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and preemptive thanks for any advice.</p><p></p><p>*I should note that it's not an 'evil' game; I just want to try and play an evil character who actually functions in a group dynamic, and isn't a complete ass. We shall see how well this works.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Synchronicity, post: 3385154, member: 10070"] A friend of mine's going to be starting up a D&D game soon, and I'm looking for a fun class to play. The game in question should hopefully be a strongly roleplayed game with bursts of extreme violence. I'm feeling in the mood for a front-line type (read: Full BAB), but was shrugging through most of the options until I hit Crusader. It looks like an interesting, flavorful class, but I'm worried about balance issues. I've read a lot of topics on forums like this one muttering about the overpoweredness of the Book of Nine Swords, and I don't want to mess with the game by bringing in a super-powered character. In case it's relevant, or people prefer dealing with a specific build rather than the Crusader as a whole, the build is likely to be a lawful evil* human Crusader of 2nd or 3rd level (to be determined), using a 32 pt buy. The plan is to go for heavy armour, heavy shield, and heavy mace. (Maybe I can create a 'Heavy' feat, that gives bonuses when using things with 'heavy' in their titles? :p ) I'm intending to be extremly shy of White Raven maneuvers, as I have heard horror stories of the things they can do. Having established that, I have the following questions. - In your opinion, is Crusader overpowered (or at least extremly strong) compared to the front-line base classes from the PHB? - If not, what're the balancing factors? - If it is overpowered, are there any ways that you think the class could be limited to bring it more into line with PHB classes, while still retaining its flavour? -Is there anything present in my build that you believe will cause problems? -Do you have any other warnings or advice? And that's that. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and preemptive thanks for any advice. *I should note that it's not an 'evil' game; I just want to try and play an evil character who actually functions in a group dynamic, and isn't a complete ass. We shall see how well this works. [/QUOTE]
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