Nostalgia time with Dragon 400: The Jester

[Aegeri]

The Jester is out and it's a pretty neat blast from the past situation. For those wondering, no it has not been updated to 4E mechanics or anything similar. It's presented as is and it's a lovely blast for the past. If you were expecting them to do some kind of 4E update you'll be disappointed.

Personally I thought it was neat, even if it isn't directly useful for me.

 

[Nemesis Destiny]

I love this kind of stuff.

Now that I think of it, it would be a fun class to update as a theme or PP.

 

[Neverfate]

I had a feeling this would be an exact reprint (which I found easily enough hosted online via google), but a part of me secretly wished Mearls would turn this into a Thief build.

That doesn't mean it could never be done. I suppose it's an interesting look at past editions and I can't say I'm surprised or let down that it was just Mearls pulling one of his fave articles out to show. That's cool.

Still. . . it'd be a sweet build for the Thief.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I always did love the Jester, particularly the Last Laugh addendum.

 

[Zaukrie]

Not sure what the purpose of this is. I am majorly disappointed. I have this article printed out. I have the Dragon CD. I was hoping to see, you know, some original content in Dragon 400, not reprints of existing material. Thumbs down.

 

[Obryn]

This is exactly what I'm looking for from a 35-year retrospective. I loved seeing it!

-O

 

[Negflar2099]

Count me among the disappointed. I like the article well enough but I was hoping this was another build for the Bard or even a new class. *sigh* Oh well.

 

[pemerton]

Not sure what the purpose of this is. I am majorly disappointed. I have this article printed out. I have the Dragon CD. I was hoping to see, you know, some original content in Dragon 400, not reprints of existing material.

I'm not a DDI subscriber, but if I was I think I would incline this way.

 

[TerraDave]

I think it could be fun as a bard build or subclass (the controller or striker bard?) (And how close could you get to making it just with the bard as is, and a few new powers?)

BUT, I also love seeing it right here, without having to dig into my archives. I guess I am lazy that way.

 

[Klaus]

Count me among the disappointed. I like the article well enough but I was hoping this was another build for the Bard or even a new class. *sigh* Oh well.

Don't go "oh well". Write to WotC (either through e-mail or in their messageboards) and tell them you'd love to see a 4e version of the Jester. If enough people ask for it, I don't see why they wouldn't pursue it.