Jarval said:
1) What Prestige Classes are available to us PCs? If we're using the PrCs from the PsiHB, are we using Bruce Cordell's updated versions?
The updated versions of the PsiHB PrC's are available, as well as the one on WotC's site. The PrC's in the DMG are also available. As far as other stuff goes... if something from another source interests you, say so and tell me where you got it (exact info would be nice), so I can check it out and tell you whether it's okay or not (which it most likely will be). The only things I don't allow PrC's from is campaign-specific stuff (ie, FRCS - but the general PrC's from the OA I'd be fine with, if you found yourself in an oriental culture and gained a level).
2) Multiclassing. Are the favored classes the same as in the PHB? Are any of the Psionic classes favored classes? How many problems would multiclassing magic-using and psionic classes bring up? Is it even possible? The same goes for technology based classes.
The favored classes are the same as in the PH. Psion is favored by blues and githyanki, psychic warrior isn't favored by anybody.
Mutliclassing through the force boundaries is possible, yes. However, using these abilities becomes very difficult. As you know, each of the force-related classes has resistance to the two other types (in the case of psionics, to magic and technology). Thus, if a psion2 multiclasses into wizard, he has SR7, PR6. In order to manifest, he must overcome his own power resistance.
Also, resistances to a force stack. If you are a psion2/wizard1, then you have PR6 (wiz1), SR7 (psi2), and TR8 [tech resistance] (wiz1 + psi2).
3) Magic. Magic, we know interferes with psionics and technology. Does divine magic have the same effect, or is it no-aligned amongst the powers? Would being a cleric/psion or cleric/wizard give you any problems?
Divine magic is above and beyond the force boundaries. Thus, divine spells can work together peacefully with arcane spells, psionic powers, or technological devices. Being a mutliclass cleric/psion or cleric/wizard would not present any problems.
4) Technology. Would our characters know anything about technology, its effects on the world and so on?
Based on your histories, that would be a general "no". Magic is pretty rare in the area, as is technology - the place you are in is under quite unique circumstances. You would know, however, some basic knowledge - that technology interferes with magic and psionics, and that technology is the most reliable of the three forces, although the hardest to get results out of.
You are familiar, of course, with basic technological principles - just like you are slightly familiar with the idealogies of magic. You know how it achieves its ends, you are aware of the very basics behind it. But that's about the extent of it, unless you take a Knowledge (magic) or Knowledge (technology) skill when you gain a level.
