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<blockquote data-quote="OldCrowe" data-source="post: 1443900" data-attributes="member: 17578"><p>Serpenteye:</p><p></p><p>A quickscan of a Planetar, a CR 23 creature, shows you outclass it in several areas, specifically, SR, caster level, number of powers, and power of powers. Likewise with a Pitfiend CR 27, likewise with a Balor, CR 28 (though has the lvl 20 caster level).</p><p></p><p>For a CR 16, I would tone down the SR to 28, this is the same as a 16th level cleric casting Spell resistance, though with the added benne of always active.</p><p></p><p>Caster level =CR, though it really matters little, your DC's will be CHA based, and with the +8, they will be over the top.</p><p></p><p>Try to limit the higher level abilities a bit, a 16th level sorceror can't cast Mordekainen's Disjunction, neither should you, esp since I think it falls more in the "nice to have" category, than the thematic.</p><p></p><p>Shades at will? Come on, that's a bit excessive. Nobody should have a 9th level spell on tap. I do think it is thematic though, if you take this, 1/day please.</p><p></p><p>Greater Shadow Evocation at will? And this doesn't seem ridiculous how? You can simulate any spell of 6th level or lower? 3/day please.</p><p></p><p>Fly at will? Stop being a cheapskate and buy a flight speed.</p><p></p><p>Command Undead isn't so bad, though I would just buy Rebukes Undead as HD equiv cleric. With your CHA, you will like the effect better probably.</p><p></p><p>Greater Invis always active is the same as the Invisible Stalkers Invis ability. As a shadow, I would prefer incorporeal or somesuch.</p><p></p><p>Unholy Aura is a 8th level spell, please limit to times/day.</p><p></p><p>Mind Blank 1/day is kinda cute, since you only need to cast it 1/day. I would toss this. Give yourself always active nondetection and an improved will save instead.</p><p></p><p>Simulacrum: This has some fun potential, do keep in mind the xp costs and casting time though. I would probably limit this to 1/week.</p><p></p><p>Seeing how you are a shadowy type guy, how about Ray of Enfeeblement at will?</p><p></p><p>Serpent, I am not trying to slam you on this, I think you will enjoy the character more in the long run if it is more min/max'd than munch (and honestly, I think it qual's as munch at the moment). You have a good concept, and I would like to help you achieve that.</p><p></p><p>Re,</p><p></p><p>C. Rowe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OldCrowe, post: 1443900, member: 17578"] Serpenteye: A quickscan of a Planetar, a CR 23 creature, shows you outclass it in several areas, specifically, SR, caster level, number of powers, and power of powers. Likewise with a Pitfiend CR 27, likewise with a Balor, CR 28 (though has the lvl 20 caster level). For a CR 16, I would tone down the SR to 28, this is the same as a 16th level cleric casting Spell resistance, though with the added benne of always active. Caster level =CR, though it really matters little, your DC's will be CHA based, and with the +8, they will be over the top. Try to limit the higher level abilities a bit, a 16th level sorceror can't cast Mordekainen's Disjunction, neither should you, esp since I think it falls more in the "nice to have" category, than the thematic. Shades at will? Come on, that's a bit excessive. Nobody should have a 9th level spell on tap. I do think it is thematic though, if you take this, 1/day please. Greater Shadow Evocation at will? And this doesn't seem ridiculous how? You can simulate any spell of 6th level or lower? 3/day please. Fly at will? Stop being a cheapskate and buy a flight speed. Command Undead isn't so bad, though I would just buy Rebukes Undead as HD equiv cleric. With your CHA, you will like the effect better probably. Greater Invis always active is the same as the Invisible Stalkers Invis ability. As a shadow, I would prefer incorporeal or somesuch. Unholy Aura is a 8th level spell, please limit to times/day. Mind Blank 1/day is kinda cute, since you only need to cast it 1/day. I would toss this. Give yourself always active nondetection and an improved will save instead. Simulacrum: This has some fun potential, do keep in mind the xp costs and casting time though. I would probably limit this to 1/week. Seeing how you are a shadowy type guy, how about Ray of Enfeeblement at will? Serpent, I am not trying to slam you on this, I think you will enjoy the character more in the long run if it is more min/max'd than munch (and honestly, I think it qual's as munch at the moment). You have a good concept, and I would like to help you achieve that. Re, C. Rowe [/QUOTE]
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