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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gizmo33" data-source="post: 2251884" data-attributes="member: 30001">Ways to avoid prestige classes and use "organizations" instead - in addition to your idea about special class skills:1.  IMO don't give up on the old school idea that this is a roleplaying issue.  Be prepared as to how various character types would react to the player once they join the organization.  Special features such as guild houses, free cleric magic, etc.2.  magic items that can only be used by the organization3.  certain feats that are only available4.  certain cohorts (for leadership feat)5.  certain spells6.  minor abilities that don't equate to a feat (like a +1 to sense motive or spot vs. demons for a Demon Hunter).  Perhaps balance these with a code of conduct - similar to the way the paladin works.7.  special weapon proficiencies</blockquote>