Rebuilding the Monk -- Mystic class posted!

[Cheiromancer]

Is "mystic ability" the same as "mystic power"? Does the mystic get one at every level, or at every odd level? Do they get a mystic ability and a bonus ability at even levels? The table lists three bonuses every two levels, which seems too much.

 

[CRGreathouse]

Is "mystic ability" the same as "mystic power"? Does the mystic get one at every level, or at every odd level? Do they get a mystic ability and a bonus ability at even levels? The table lists three bonuses every two levels, which seems too much.

Two bonuses every two levels: a mystic power at every even level and either a mystic power or a bonus feat every odd level.

 

[Cheiromancer]

So what do they get at level 12, say. Mystic ability and diamond body? Or is diamond body the level 12 mystic ability? Or is it one or the other? The comma really suggests "and".

 

[CRGreathouse]

So what do they get at level 12, say. Mystic ability and diamond body? Or is diamond body the level 12 mystic ability? Or is it one or the other? The comma really suggests "and".

At level 12 they get both, yes. I thought you meant the odd levels.

If you wanted to build the PH monk with this class, you'd need:
* Two paths (Acrobat and Warrior)
* 12 mystic powers, plus 6 more for the speed
* 9 feats (6 to replicate the monk's unarmed combat, 3 for their normal bonus feats)
* Slow fall any distance and a handfull of class skills (Listen, 2 Knowledges, Sense Motive, and Spot)

Choosing these paths and buying 9 bonus feats and 11 of the 12 mystic powers would make the 20th-level mystic just like the monk, except:
* The monk would have one more 'mystic power' (probably something weak), 5 class skills, and +60 feet speed
* The mystic would have proficiency with light armor and shields (though he couldn't realistically use them, since his abilities depend on being unarmored)

I guess I really didn't expect someone to think the class was overpowered.