Shadowdark Western Reaches Stretch Goal: New Classes

[grimslade]

I went with Jester and Psion, but I like all the spell casting options. I trust Kelsey will do something beyond just spells for psionics. Paladin and barbarian seem to be covered by existing classes. Jester at least feels like something new.

 

[Nikosandros]

I voted Librarian and Jester. I'm personally keen to see new ideas.

 

[darjr]

Jester

 

[Aldarc]

My issue with a class like a "jester" is answering the question of why a jester risking their life in a dungeon?

 

[kapars]

My issue with a class like a "jester" is answering the question of why a jester risking their life in a dungeon?

d4
1. You were sent to the dungeons for an ill timed joke, they never said which one.
2. You've always wanted to laugh somewhere with a nice echo.
3. As you walk you hear tiny bells chime, you keep following the chimes.
4. You are still pulling that rope you were miming, it dragged you all the way down here.

 

[Scribe]

My issue with a class like a "jester" is answering the question of why a jester risking their life in a dungeon?

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

My issue with a class like a "jester" is answering the question of why a jester risking their life in a dungeon?

Yeah unless you are playing a slapstick or comical campaign it never really made any sense to me.

 

[Bill Zebub]

"Jester" (or any other class) doesn't have to mean literal profession, as in previously employed as a court jester. And for those who are into crafting backstories, it presents a good opportunity to be creative.

 

[Bill Zebub]

FWIW, my jester (which I renamed "Fool") had:

• Focus on thrown weapons (included a new weapon "throwing knife": 3/gear slot, disadvantage if not thrown)
• Able to discern weaknesses in others
• Resistant to mind-affecting abilities (because he's already kinda nuts)
• Advantage on relevant tasks (tumbling, entertaining, etc.)

 

[Lidgar]

My take is the SD Jester class is more closely aligned with the Jester from Darkest Dungeon video game, or the Joker from Batman.