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<blockquote data-quote="FreeTheSlaves" data-source="post: 2409937" data-attributes="member: 9952">I don't think that the odd level is actually a bad design. It gives an extra 4 sessions to explore and master the previously gained power, and provides an (arguably) optimal cut off point for the multi-classers. For a class that is all about constant combat effectiveness and mastering customizable styles it fits quite nicely. With the character benefit kicking in every 3rd &amp; 4th levels, and iterative attacks every 5 levels past 1st, there are seldom 'dead' levels - 5th, 7th*, 13th, 17th, 19th or 5 out of 20.What is feeding this desire for goodies for every class level is the rampant PrC that is going on, something I think is leading to an undesirable powercreep.* I just remembered the optional rule for critical skill success in skills with 10+ ranks that kick in earliest at 7th level. If we also take the Leadership feat into account then the cohort at -2 levels (assuming a decent leadership score) is also gaining goodies during some of these levels.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="FreeTheSlaves, post: 2409937, member: 9952"] I don't think that the odd level is actually a bad design. It gives an extra 4 sessions to explore and master the previously gained power, and provides an (arguably) optimal cut off point for the multi-classers. For a class that is all about constant combat effectiveness and mastering customizable styles it fits quite nicely. With the character benefit kicking in every 3rd & 4th levels, and iterative attacks every 5 levels past 1st, there are seldom 'dead' levels - 5th, 7th*, 13th, 17th, 19th or 5 out of 20. What is feeding this desire for goodies for every class level is the rampant PrC that is going on, something I think is leading to an undesirable powercreep. * I just remembered the optional rule for critical skill success in skills with 10+ ranks that kick in earliest at 7th level. If we also take the Leadership feat into account then the cohort at -2 levels (assuming a decent leadership score) is also gaining goodies during some of these levels. [/QUOTE]

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