Save-vs-DM said:
You know, this is rather nifty, I quite like it.
Thanks, Save-vs-DM!
1. Fight - I really think that this is just too good for a 0 ECL race. While I realize that it is rather spendy, I still think it's just too good without giving an ECL. I would also put in some clause about not being able to fly until 5th level (and then for a number of rounds tied to Con) and 10th level (unlimited).
Yeah, that's the reason I didn't put it up there for so long. In the next update, I'm going to add a "Creating/Modifying Racial Traits" section, and I'll note that some traits may be too cheap or downright inappropriate for a campaign. In my campaigns, flight would either be right-out, or way more expensive. But I believe in general, it's at the appropriate levels.
2. I think that Noble isn't quite good enough for that point. I'd just give them a flat +2 to Diplomacy and Gather Information - hardly game breaking.
Now that I'm looking at it closer, I agree. What if instead I give it +1 to Diplomacy, Gather Information, and Gather Information? Maybe even throw Profession into the mix (nobles would make more money on average).
3. Peripheral vision just seems a bit too...good. I can't put my finger on it, but it is a really nice ability, even for the four points. You're basically giving this race the best benefit of Improved Uncanny Dodge
You know, I've been thinking the same thing. But in the end, I do like the idea of peripheral vision.
4. I would increase the cost of Rapid Healer from 2 to 3.
5. I would increaset the cost of Regenerative from 3 to 4, maybe even 5. That is a HUGE benefit, believe it or not.
Agreed.
6. I might add in a size increase for Shapechange. Size increase would add +2 Strength, -2 Dex and +2 Con. I think it would be worth about 4 points.
Just curious, are you thinking this would also increase the size of the race?
Otherwise, I like this idea. Maybe I can think up a few more unique shapechanges, like Size Decrease, Boneless (for squeezing into small spaces), etc.
7. Vulnerable MIGHT be worth 3 points, not 2.
Well, I'd like to keep all the flaws to 1 or 2 points, so how do you think I could adjust vulnerable?
I'd add the following traits (warning, I love psionics).
I'm always in the market for new traits!
Naturally Psionic (2 or 4): For the 2 point version of this trait, you gain 2 power points at first level and are considered a psionic creature. For the 4 point version of this trait, you gain 1 bonus power point at each level and are considered naturally psionic.
Psionc Blood (3)
Prerequisite: +0 bonus or higher to Intelligence or Charisma.
Benefit: Choose one 1st-level power. Members of your race may manfist this power once per day. Choose either Intelligence or Charisma as the base ability for the spell, and treat members of your race as 1st-level manifesters for all power effects dependent on level.
Special: This trait can be taken multiple times. If the same power is selected twice, then members of your race may manifest that power twice per day.
Magically Astute (2): Choose one school of spells. Members of your race who cast these spells at a +1 DC.
I like 'em! Expect them in the next update!
Powerful Build (4): As per the powerful build ability found under the Half-Giant entry (XPH) or Goliath entry (RoS).
I'm unfamiliar with this trait. Could someone re-post it for me?
Also, final warning...this just might lead to some very, very munchkinny type races. For example, here is what i can come up with off the top of my head.
Munchkin
Medium Size. 20 foot movement. Unbreakable. Ability Increase (Constitution) 4, Talented 4, Survivor 2, Illiterate 1, Savage Tongue 1.
Now I have the race with the following.
+2 Str, +2 Con, -2 Cha, Bonus feat at 1st level, +1 on all saving throws, 20 foot base speed, can't read and write and only speaks my racial tongue. That is one heckuva juggernaught.
Not exactly someone you want to represent your local lollipop guild.
Yeah, the downside of freedom of customization is that it's easily abused. However, do remember that you can select only ONE flaw (other than ability decrease)!
Still, great job! With a little DM intervention to prevent obvious twink races, should be fun! I plan on making a few more races later today just to test this out!
Great! I'm glad you like it. Be sure to post the races or at least e-mail them to me... I'm always interested in what other folks come up with!
) in FRCS of my own campaign, both of which have their own Races already made. This is probably a very good tool for those DMs that want their players to just have a go at making their own thing, and if you dont mind, i think ill make a link in my MSN group (which i havent loaded anything up on it yet, stupid being busy . . . .) so that people can use you as a resourse if they so choose. Who knows, once i get it off the ground, maybe itll be something big??
