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<blockquote data-quote="steeldragons" data-source="post: 6413192" data-attributes="member: 92511"><p>While I agree with @<em><strong><u><a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=45197" target="_blank">pming</a></u></strong></em> 's posts here...and he posted about it not being something with "features" or measurable gains...I'm just gonna riff off of my idea/what I was thinking about here for a minute to see how it might actually work.</p><p></p><p><strong>Epic Rank 1</strong> [next rank at <em>X</em>00,000 XP] : <strong>Immortal</strong></p><p>You gain the following <em>Epic Aspect</em>:</p><p><strong>Immortality:</strong> You no longer age, suffer from issues of health, and will not die of natural causes. You have immunity to: [natural] disease, [natural] poisons, fatigue and extreme [naturally occuring] temperatures, mundane weapons.</p><p>You are no longer require food or drink to sustain your body.</p><p>You can hold your breath (underwater, in hostile environments, in space, etc...) for a number of rounds equal to your level prior to becoming Immortal. </p><p></p><p>You may select one <em>Epic Feature</em> of Immortal status:</p><p><strong>Immortal Features</strong></p><p>-Your primary weapon or item becomes the equivalent of a +4 enchanted item (to hit & damage for weapons, AC for armor and shields, saves vs. magic for cloaks, etc...)</p><p>-You can jump, leap, run, fly[by spell/item], swim or otherwise move at double your race's movement rate in a single round, at will, as often as desired.</p><p>-You are immune to a particular type of magic. Specify: Divination, Enchantment, or Illusion. This feature may be taken multiple times. </p><p>-You are immune to a particular type of damage. Specify: Bludgeoning, Slashing, Piercing, Fire, Cold, Lightning, Thunder, Acid. This feature may be taken multiple times.</p><p></p><p><strong>Epic Rank 2</strong> [next rank at <em>Y</em>00,000 XP] : Immortal</p><p>You may select one <em>Epic Feature</em> of Immortal status.</p><p></p><p><strong>Epic Rank 3</strong> [next rank at <em>Z</em>00,000 XP] : <strong>Demigod</strong></p><p>You gain the following <em>Epic Aspect</em>:</p><p><strong>Spirit Form:</strong> You transcend your physical body, discorporating/incorporating your physical form, at will. You can appear/disappear from the physical world, as you wish, and transit from location to location anywhere in the Prime Material Plane or any Inner Plane through the ethereal plane.</p><p>You can hear the prayers of followers.</p><p>You can, one per round, at will, cast any Divine spell level 1-3. </p><p></p><p>You may select one <em>Epic Feature</em> of Demigod or lesser status:</p><p><strong>Demigod Features</strong></p><p>-You can bestow Divine spells of level 1-3 upon those you deem worthy.</p><p>-You can turn a trusted mount, animal companion or familiar an immortal creature of celestial, faye, shadow or infernal. The near-divine creature receives the Immortality aspect and the same Immortal Features as the demigod. This feature may be taken multiple times. </p><p>-You are immune to a particular type of magic. Specify: Conjuration, Transmutation, or Necromancy. This feature may be taken multiple times.</p><p>-You are immune to a particular type of damage. Specify: Radiant, Necrotic. This feature may be taken multiple times.</p><p></p><p><strong>Epic Rank 4</strong> [next rank at <em>A</em>,000,000 XP] : Demigod</p><p>You gain the following<em> Epic Aspect:</em> <strong>True Immortality:</strong> you no longer need to breathe to maintain your existence.</p><p>You may select one <em>Epic Feature</em> of Demigod or lesser status.</p><p></p><p><strong>Epic Rank 5</strong> [next rank at <em>B</em>,000,000 XP] : <strong>Lesser Power</strong></p><p>You gain the following <em>Epic Aspect</em>:</p><p><strong>Deific Domain:</strong> You select 1 area of mortal life over which you hold sway. You have complete control over this area in the mortal world, can use any magic spell of any list or magic item which effects or is related to these areas, and possess all Domain Powers ascribed to them. All spells or effects are usable one at a time, at will.</p><p>You can, at will, conjure up extraplanar beings -as appropriate to the EpicPC's alignment: angels (LG or LN), archons (Any G), faye (Any Chaotic), elementals (Any Neutral), shadows/undead (Any Evil), demons (CE), or devils (LE). These beings can be summoned up to the numbers: 5d10 of creatures 10HD or less; 2d6 of 11-15HD; or d4 (1 per round) between 16-20HD.</p><p>When in your Spirit Form, you can now transit into the Astral Plane (and on to the Outer Planes), at will.</p><p>You can, one per round, at will, use any Divine spell of level 1-5. </p><p></p><p>You main select one <em>Epic Feature</em> of Lesser Power or lesser status:</p><p><strong>Lesser Power Features</strong></p><p>-Your primary weapon or item can not/will not be wielded by any but yourself or a Greater Power. The exact nature of this is up to the player: Perhaps the weapon becomes immovable/no creature except the Epic PC can lift it. Perhaps the weapon will flare with fire or radiant energy to damage others who try to pick it up. Perhaps the weapon simply disappears, returning to Epic PC's possession.</p><p>-You can bestow Divine spells of level 4-5 upon those you deem worthy. You must possess the Demigod Feature to bestow spell levels 1-3 before taking this Lesser Power Feature.</p><p>-You can select worthy individuals in the mortal realms to act as your "Chosen", granting them Paladinic status and powers. </p><p>-You have resistance to all magic damage/effects.</p><p>-You can alter your physical appearance, size and shape, once per round, at will.</p><p></p><p><strong>Epic Rank 6</strong> [next rank at <em>C</em>,000,000 XP] : Lesser Power</p><p><em>Epic Aspect:</em><strong> Deific Domain:</strong> You may select an additional area of mortal life to include in your godly portfolio.</p><p>You main select one <em>Epic Feature</em> of Lesser Power or lesser status.</p><p></p><p>etc... etc...</p><p></p><p>I kinda like it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="steeldragons, post: 6413192, member: 92511"] While I agree with @[I][B][U][URL="http://www.enworld.org/forum/member.php?u=45197"]pming[/URL][/U][/B][/I] 's posts here...and he posted about it not being something with "features" or measurable gains...I'm just gonna riff off of my idea/what I was thinking about here for a minute to see how it might actually work. [B]Epic Rank 1[/B] [next rank at [I]X[/I]00,000 XP] : [B]Immortal[/B] You gain the following [I]Epic Aspect[/I]: [B]Immortality:[/B] You no longer age, suffer from issues of health, and will not die of natural causes. You have immunity to: [natural] disease, [natural] poisons, fatigue and extreme [naturally occuring] temperatures, mundane weapons. You are no longer require food or drink to sustain your body. You can hold your breath (underwater, in hostile environments, in space, etc...) for a number of rounds equal to your level prior to becoming Immortal. You may select one [I]Epic Feature[/I] of Immortal status: [B]Immortal Features[/B] -Your primary weapon or item becomes the equivalent of a +4 enchanted item (to hit & damage for weapons, AC for armor and shields, saves vs. magic for cloaks, etc...) -You can jump, leap, run, fly[by spell/item], swim or otherwise move at double your race's movement rate in a single round, at will, as often as desired. -You are immune to a particular type of magic. Specify: Divination, Enchantment, or Illusion. This feature may be taken multiple times. -You are immune to a particular type of damage. Specify: Bludgeoning, Slashing, Piercing, Fire, Cold, Lightning, Thunder, Acid. This feature may be taken multiple times. [B]Epic Rank 2[/B] [next rank at [I]Y[/I]00,000 XP] : Immortal You may select one [I]Epic Feature[/I] of Immortal status. [B]Epic Rank 3[/B] [next rank at [I]Z[/I]00,000 XP] : [B]Demigod[/B] You gain the following [I]Epic Aspect[/I]: [B]Spirit Form:[/B] You transcend your physical body, discorporating/incorporating your physical form, at will. You can appear/disappear from the physical world, as you wish, and transit from location to location anywhere in the Prime Material Plane or any Inner Plane through the ethereal plane. You can hear the prayers of followers. You can, one per round, at will, cast any Divine spell level 1-3. You may select one [I]Epic Feature[/I] of Demigod or lesser status: [B]Demigod Features[/B] -You can bestow Divine spells of level 1-3 upon those you deem worthy. -You can turn a trusted mount, animal companion or familiar an immortal creature of celestial, faye, shadow or infernal. The near-divine creature receives the Immortality aspect and the same Immortal Features as the demigod. This feature may be taken multiple times. -You are immune to a particular type of magic. Specify: Conjuration, Transmutation, or Necromancy. This feature may be taken multiple times. -You are immune to a particular type of damage. Specify: Radiant, Necrotic. This feature may be taken multiple times. [B]Epic Rank 4[/B] [next rank at [I]A[/I],000,000 XP] : Demigod You gain the following[I] Epic Aspect:[/I] [B]True Immortality:[/B] you no longer need to breathe to maintain your existence. You may select one [I]Epic Feature[/I] of Demigod or lesser status. [B]Epic Rank 5[/B] [next rank at [I]B[/I],000,000 XP] : [B]Lesser Power[/B] You gain the following [I]Epic Aspect[/I]: [B]Deific Domain:[/B] You select 1 area of mortal life over which you hold sway. You have complete control over this area in the mortal world, can use any magic spell of any list or magic item which effects or is related to these areas, and possess all Domain Powers ascribed to them. All spells or effects are usable one at a time, at will. You can, at will, conjure up extraplanar beings -as appropriate to the EpicPC's alignment: angels (LG or LN), archons (Any G), faye (Any Chaotic), elementals (Any Neutral), shadows/undead (Any Evil), demons (CE), or devils (LE). These beings can be summoned up to the numbers: 5d10 of creatures 10HD or less; 2d6 of 11-15HD; or d4 (1 per round) between 16-20HD. When in your Spirit Form, you can now transit into the Astral Plane (and on to the Outer Planes), at will. You can, one per round, at will, use any Divine spell of level 1-5. You main select one [I]Epic Feature[/I] of Lesser Power or lesser status: [B]Lesser Power Features[/B] -Your primary weapon or item can not/will not be wielded by any but yourself or a Greater Power. The exact nature of this is up to the player: Perhaps the weapon becomes immovable/no creature except the Epic PC can lift it. Perhaps the weapon will flare with fire or radiant energy to damage others who try to pick it up. Perhaps the weapon simply disappears, returning to Epic PC's possession. -You can bestow Divine spells of level 4-5 upon those you deem worthy. You must possess the Demigod Feature to bestow spell levels 1-3 before taking this Lesser Power Feature. -You can select worthy individuals in the mortal realms to act as your "Chosen", granting them Paladinic status and powers. -You have resistance to all magic damage/effects. -You can alter your physical appearance, size and shape, once per round, at will. [B]Epic Rank 6[/B] [next rank at [I]C[/I],000,000 XP] : Lesser Power [I]Epic Aspect:[/I][B] Deific Domain:[/B] You may select an additional area of mortal life to include in your godly portfolio. You main select one [I]Epic Feature[/I] of Lesser Power or lesser status. etc... etc... I kinda like it. [/QUOTE]
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