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<blockquote data-quote="Jeff Carlsen" data-source="post: 6018173" data-attributes="member: 61749"><p>I, for one, would be very disappointed if psionics was entirely subsumed into other classes. I want a psion class with its own mechanics. The psion has a long tradition of having its own mechanics.</p><p></p><p>I also prefer that psionics and magic are different things, perhaps not as much in effect, but definitely in cause. For this reason more than any other, I want psionics planned for from the beginning. </p><p></p><p>At the same time, I don't think that the mechanics need to be the same as they were in previous editions. I wouldn't say that it's ever been done right. And part of that is a failure to limit the scope of a psions abilities.</p><p></p><p>The Psion should be the master of telepathy and telekinesis, much like the rouge is the master of skills and stealth. The developers are already addressing this in spell and class design by making sure that a Wizard with <em>invisibility </em>doesn't replace the rogue. I want the same consideration for that which belongs to the psion.</p><p></p><p>Now, all of that said, I'm not against psionic options for other classes in addition to the psion. Much as I could gladly support a Wild Talent background or specialty.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jeff Carlsen, post: 6018173, member: 61749"] I, for one, would be very disappointed if psionics was entirely subsumed into other classes. I want a psion class with its own mechanics. The psion has a long tradition of having its own mechanics. I also prefer that psionics and magic are different things, perhaps not as much in effect, but definitely in cause. For this reason more than any other, I want psionics planned for from the beginning. At the same time, I don't think that the mechanics need to be the same as they were in previous editions. I wouldn't say that it's ever been done right. And part of that is a failure to limit the scope of a psions abilities. The Psion should be the master of telepathy and telekinesis, much like the rouge is the master of skills and stealth. The developers are already addressing this in spell and class design by making sure that a Wizard with [I]invisibility [/I]doesn't replace the rogue. I want the same consideration for that which belongs to the psion. Now, all of that said, I'm not against psionic options for other classes in addition to the psion. Much as I could gladly support a Wild Talent background or specialty. [/QUOTE]
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