Thank you to the many, many people who provided survey feedback for our proposed advanced fighter class. Here’s a quick look at what the data said.
Overall, the response was very positive, and shows that we are on the right track. Some elements can be tweaked and improved, with only a few things that you categorically disliked. The main thing there was minor advantage/disadvantage. This shows that the playtest process is working as intended, as we’re getting very useful data back and incorporating it into our development work.
Generally….
You were very positive about
You were very positive about
We do have more data regarding individual maneuvers, but that’s too much detail to go into in this blog post. However, your general (not specific to individual items) comments can be largely grouped as follows:
Overall, the response was very positive, and shows that we are on the right track. Some elements can be tweaked and improved, with only a few things that you categorically disliked. The main thing there was minor advantage/disadvantage. This shows that the playtest process is working as intended, as we’re getting very useful data back and incorporating it into our development work.
Generally….
You were very positive about
- Your overall impression of the class
- Having meaningful character choices at every level
- Exploration pillar abilities
- Overall combat Traditions and Maneuvers
- You felt the class was very balanced
- Wanting extra support for mounted combat
- Minor advantage/disadvantage
You were very positive about
- Steely Mein: Watchful Eye
- Reputation: Intimidating
- Exploration: Mountaineer
- Exploration: Nightwatch
- Exploration: Extreme Leap
- Steely Mein: Dangerous Aura
- Reputation: Leadership
- Martial Lore: Evaluate Technique
- Martial Lore: Weapon Lore
- Reputation: Mysterious
- Steely Mein: Closed Helm
- Exploration: Amphibious Combatant
- Exploration: Burst of Strength
- Exploration: Campaigner
- Losing Second Wind and Action Surge
- Martial Lore: Arms Merchant
We do have more data regarding individual maneuvers, but that’s too much detail to go into in this blog post. However, your general (not specific to individual items) comments can be largely grouped as follows:
- Lots of you told us we’d done a good job. Thank you!
- There was a feeling that maneuvers relied to much on granting advantage or minor advantage
- There was a feeling amongst a smaller segment that there were too many maneuvers
