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Message: <blockquote data-quote="the Jester" data-source="post: 1643331" data-attributes="member: 1210">Pants- I like it!  There are a few comments/questions I have, though...Prerequisites: There's nothing in there that's an actual cost; entry is almost assured for a wizard of 5th level (as long as he takes the feat).  It's a lil harder on a sorc, of course, who prolly doesn't have as many skill points, and there's nothing wrong with an easy-entry class if that's what you want; just be aware that these guys could well be common if you have a lot of shadow stuff in your game.Powers of Darkness: What if you cast a shadow spell with the fire descriptor?  Shadow Transformation: In my opinion, this ability needs a lil something extra.  As written it's a 'come-out-even' sort of ability (like Powers of Darkness), but you're talking about a 9th-level prc ability- it should get the character ahead!Tap the Shadow: Likewise, you're trading off stuff here.  I'd say take out the penalty on fire spells; you have to pay a feat for what is, after all, a very specific and focused ability that's not too outrageous.  I noticed that you had a tendency to make everything a trade-off (presumably for balance reasons), but because of this the shadow mage comes out a lil weak.  I like leaving the anti-fire penalty in Powers of Darkness, but the other penalties should go, imho.Other than that, this is a cool prc... make it a lil stronger and I think it will be great.  Trading two caster levels for a bunch of abilities that mostly come with penalties isn't worth it though (again, imho).</blockquote>

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