D&D 5E Homebrew Marshal Class (+Thread)

[doctorbadwolf]

The former would enable more possible character concepts, of course, so long as the choices are decently balanced against eachother.

True, but for now it may be best to make it a smaller number, and leave open the possibility of having more options later. Upon sleeping on it, I don’t want to build a dozen powers for each tier.

 

[Tony Vargas]

True, but for now it may be best to make it a smaller number, and leave open the possibility of having more options later. Upon sleeping on it, I don’t want to build a dozen powers for each tier.

Starting with just a few representative examples at each tier seems like a good idea while developing it. Even if the structure is y'know, "pick 3" and there are only 3 choices, it's a start.

 

[doctorbadwolf]

Proposal: level 18 feature. You gain 2 legendary actions per round. They can be used to perform any gambit that you know, regardless of what action the gambit would normally require.

Late tier gambit: As a bonus action, you and up to Int Mod allies can move up to half your speed, and make a single attack. (Cost tbd, probably like 5 or 6 mettle)

 

[Fenris-77]

Are there any other classes that get legendary actions? If not, that may be drifting farther afield from the 5E template than necessary. Just a thought.

 

[Tony Vargas]

Are there any other classes that get legendary actions? If not, that may be drifting farther afield from the 5E template than necessary. Just a thought.

Well, y'know, things that work like legendary actions, but aren't, technically, 'cause that's a monster thang.

But, I do think it's a good point, a class shouldn't go using monster-oriented jargon.

 

[Fenris-77]

Just checking.

 

[doctorbadwolf]

Are there any other classes that get legendary actions? If not, that may be drifting farther afield from the 5E template than necessary. Just a thought.

Ain’t too worried about the name of it, tbh. The point is to allow a high level marshal to do things absolutely no one else can do, in a way that expands their tactical range without multiplying real complexity.

 

[doctorbadwolf]

Anyone still got steam on this?

should I just do a full class draft when I can, and post it?

 

[Garthanos]

Anyone still got steam on this?

should I just do a full class draft when I can, and post it?

That might allow / inspire review

 

[Tales and Chronicles]

Anyone still got steam on this?

should I just do a full class draft when I can, and post it?

Yeah, I kinda got lost on the way somewhere a long the discussion about gambit, their numbers and leveling.
I feel this class is getting a little to complex for my taste the further it goes. I'd like to see a first full draft when you have the time, to get my head around it.