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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Spatzimaus" data-source="post: 3154089" data-attributes="member: 3051">We've done the fractional BAB/Saves practically from the start of 3E, IMC.  But as to Prestige Classes, we added one other rule:All class changes (multiple base classes, prestige classes, etc.) must be announced to the DM 3-4 levels in advance.  (Your first few levels are decided at character creation.  If your character concept requires your Wizard to take Fighter levels, you should warn the DM so that he knows why you're charging into the fray so often swinging your staff.)Besides being a deterrent to really rampant rules abuse, it gives the DM time to:> Introduce NPCs representing the organization(s) that will train the Prestige Class.> Evaluate the PrC for balance, and make changes with the player.  The PrC isn't available for use until both DM and Player agree on it.> Add local flavor to the PrC.  Many book PrCs are not setting-specific, and so come off as a bit bland.  This might involve giving a minor ability that fits the campaign, or it might just be purely aesthetic.The exceptions to this are:1> If some life-altering event happens in-game, this lead time can be reduced (although even with those events, we don't let anyone do it less than 2 levels in advance. That is, if you're level 10, you'd have to already know what classes you'll take at 11 and 12.)2> If some new source material becomes available (splatbooks, something you saw on this board...), and the new material includes a PrC that fits your concept better than what you've already been using, not only does the lead time limit go away, retroactive changes can be made.  ("I'm a level 5 Radiant Servant of Aeos.  I've always been one.  Hunter of the Dead?  Never heard of it.")  This one should only RARELY be invoked.</blockquote>

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