[FFG] Legendary Class Design Contest!

[kingpaul]

The Prophet

The Prophet

An interesting clerical class...not really in the purview of the contest though. Why do they get d12 for HD?

Prereqs: Looks good to me

Quests: I like the fact that they have to get an artifact, but not use it, then give it to someone else to use it for a higher purpose. Then they are forced to be an advisor to this person they chose. Reminds me of Merlin and Arthur

Animal Form: I like this ability...especially the at will part

Aura of Command: Hmmm..increasing the DC of enchantment/charm abilities only...hmmm

Aura of Grace: eh

Aura of the Divine: Neat ability...perhaps increase it to 100 ft. radius/power level?

Oracle: Nice

Proselytize: Access to the spells, but how many/day can they throw?

Order of God: I like the spells given

Overpwering Faith: I'm not to sure of the mechanics of this one. Does the Prophet need to know what level of spell is about to be thrown?

Uncanny Dodge: What's the use of taking this ability at 2nd or 4th?

Warth of God: Nice ability...can they choose to divide the damage into separate damage types...say 2d6 for fire and 2d6 for electricity?

 

[kingpaul]

The Messiah

The Messiah

This class was also out of the purview of the contest...but it was interesting. My biggest complaint was the spelling and grammar errors in the write-up.

Prereqs: For what the class is about, I think the requirements are a bit weak. Especially the Leadership score. The 14 score can be met at 9th level for most humans, assuming they max out there Cha score every step of the way. Further, at that level, one can have Cha boosting magical items.

Quests: I like that there are 3 different paths for this class, all incompatible with the other.

Adopt a New Domain: A new domain granted power/power level...can be very useful

Convert Followers: The idea of converting people makes sense for this class, but I'm not sure about the limitations or the warrior type to Monk conversion

Deep Thoughts: eh

False Religion: When does the Messiah do this? What type of action is it?

Holly Words: How many parables become true?

Perform Miracles: Cast miracle power level/month...nice ability

Spiritual Journey: Cast planar shift power level/month...can be useful, but should only be taken after 2nd, since you'll need to get back.

Unmatched Resolve: This can be very good, especially if paired with Deep Thoughts

Write the Book: While the concept is nice, it really doesn't help the character.

 

[RedCliff]

thanks all

Just wanted to say thanks to Ruavel and Kingpaul for teh brainstorming session. I was rather rushed at the end and didn't have the time to really think out some of these abilities like I wanted to, and the discussions have helped immensely. So thanks a bunch.

 

[Falcon]

I didn't enter, but I must say that Path of the Sword is the best d20 sourcebook for fighters and non-Rokugan Monks that has been published. I thknk the Legendary Class idea is brilliant, something that allows PCs to become powerful AND enchance the flavor of the campaign for the DM and the player. You all do great work.

I recommend your supplements/sourcebooks/guides to EVERYONE!

 

[kingpaul]

Re: thanks all

Just wanted to say thanks to Ruavel and Kingpaul for teh brainstorming session. I was rather rushed at the end and didn't have the time to really think out some of these abilities like I wanted to, and the discussions have helped immensely. So thanks a bunch.

No problem. I have 3 more classes that I need to look to do write-ups for...just haven't gotten around to them yet.

 

[claude]

Re: The Messiah

Hello,

This is my first post ever on these forums, I don't know how this message will look like...

The Messiah

So this is mine. I'm finally back from holidays so I can answer your comments.

This class was also out of the purview of the contest...but it was interesting.

I'm surprised you would say that. What was wrong with the requirements ?

My biggest complaint was the spelling and grammar errors in the write-up.

I'm really sorry about that. English is not my mother language. Maybe we could do another contest in french ?

Prereqs: For what the class is about, I think the requirements are a bit weak. Especially the Leadership score. The 14 score can be met at 9th level for most humans, assuming they max out there Cha score every step of the way. Further, at that level, one can have Cha boosting magical items.

You're right, I had trouble finding good requirements that could be met by fighters and co. Anyway not many fighter that I know max out their Charisma . And a lot less are spiritually inclined.
"base legendary bonus" would have been better but it is stricly equivalent to level !

Quests: I like that there are 3 different paths for this class, all incompatible with the other.

That's what this class is about : quests. I added abilities because It has to be a *class*, but I'm more interested in practical background than in technicalities and game balance (read: I don't know how to do this).

Spiritual Journey: Cast planar shift power level/month...can be useful, but should only be taken after 2nd, since you'll need to get back.

Now we can stop wondering why Jesus isn't back yet .
<no offense intended>

Write the Book: While the concept is nice, it really doesn't help the character.

I don't think of it in terms of character improvement. The Messiah has a goal, and I think this helps him to fulfill it.

You have my permission to use and edit the class for the netbook. I would be pleased if someone made it proper english, and adjust the abilities. I'm sorry I don't have time to do this now.

I hope we'll get some of the FFG classes books in France. Legendary classes in obviously better that Epic levels (the more boring DnD reading ever).

Claude.

 

[kingpaul]

Re: Re: The Messiah

I'm surprised you would say that. What was wrong with the requirements?

I didn't think there was anything wrong with the requirements...I just didn't think this class fit the "Fighters, Barbarians, Rangers and Monks" motif very well

I'm really sorry about that. English is not my mother language. Maybe we could do another contest in french ?

If we do, then I won't participate...I'm one of those dumb unilingual Americans. Actually, I did take 4 years of Spanish in High School, but that was over 10 years ago, so my skills are pretty much nil.

Now we can stop wondering why Jesus isn't back yet .
<no offense intended>

LOL

I don't think of it in terms of character improvement. The Messiah has a goal, and I think this helps him to fulfill it.

While that may be true, I still think the abilities should help out the character in some shape/manner/form.

 

[Khur]

Come one....

Come all!

To the Legendary Class Netbook Thread that kingpaul started and see if you'd like to submit your contest submission to our little netbook project.

We have eight classes and we're looking for more of the persons that submitted an entry to give us permission to put their classes in the OGC PDF we're working on.

Please submit only if you're willing to edit your work a few times to hone it to pro level. You'll have to pass through me and at least one other editor (who's a great mathematician and rules lawyer). Also, feel free to add story to the class that defines the legend or culture in which the legend may be found.

We're glad to help out claude or anyone else who doesn't speak English as their primary language. (I enjoyed the Messiah ... though it probably belongs in a non-fighter oriented book.)

If you don't want to do the editing yourself, at least give us permission to edit for you. (The final version will have "Edited and embellished by (Editor) based on the work of (Your Name Here).

Or, the authors who did most of their own work will simply appear in the opening credits and the ones that required lots of touch-up will appear as "Additional Material Provided by" or some such.

Just ideas at this stage.

Thanks!