New Class idea: Demigod class

[BigBro359]

So, for anyone interested, a while ago my DM and I created a class called the Demigod Class. It is based on the Percy Jackson novels, and is kind of like an advanced Cleric combined with a Wizard class. The idea is that they are the half son of a god, and they retain some of the powers, and the powers grow as they grow in levels. For example, a son of Poseidon can control 1 cubic meter of water per level, and while controlling it they cannot move. They can speak and exert a certain amount of control over fish, and horses. They cannot drown, and have increased speed under water, and, if sleeping in water, can heal quickly. If you're interested in hearing more, leave a comment below

 

[ccs]

I'd think demigod would be closer to being a race than a class.

 

[BigBro359]

We may have counted it as a race, you're right.

 

[Tony Vargas]

Demi-God was an "Epic Destiny" in 4e. Not a class, per se, but a PrC- or Kit-like option available at very high level.

 

[BigBro359]

Really? My group never played anything after 3.5. We only played 3.5 and Advanced.

 

[Tuzenbach]

FWIW, I'm designing rules where the level system goes up to 110. At 100+, you're some sort of deity. At 50+, you're some sort of demi-god.

 

[BigBro359]

FWIW, I'm designing rules where the level system goes up to 110. At 100+, you're some sort of deity. At 50+, you're some sort of demi-god.

I would be interested in seeing those. The game you're planning must be utterly ridiculous.

 

[Tuzenbach]

I would be interested in seeing those. The game you're planning must be utterly ridiculous.

Not really. It's just a D&D variant that goes further up. None of this "let's build a character that only goes to level 20" BS. Powers and abilities gained are more spread out. And ...... there's level titles for ALL 100+ levels..... In that regard, yeah, it could viewed as "ridiculous".....

 

[BigBro359]

Not really. It's just a D&D variant that goes further up. None of this "let's build a character that only goes to level 20" BS. Powers and abilities gained are more spread out. And ...... there's level titles for ALL 100+ levels..... In that regard, yeah, it could viewed as "ridiculous".....

Ah. Well how do you plan on structuring your campaign so it doesn't get too easy? And did you factor prestige classes into it?

 

[Tuzenbach]

Ah. Well how do you plan on structuring your campaign so it doesn't get too easy? And did you factor prestige classes into it?

I'll probably end up having to design a few dozen, thousand-hit-point monsters. Not that big of a deal.



And I'm rethinking a lot of the language that's been thrown around in the last 16 years or so. I don't like "prestige class", nor do I like "mundane", nor do I favor "buff". But once I get my alternative verbage in place, I'll be sure to let peeps know. Will I have things that, mechanically, fit the prestige class thingy? We'll see!!!