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<blockquote data-quote="Lanliss" data-source="post: 7032746" data-attributes="member: 6801219"><p>As others have said, not doable by RAW.</p><p></p><p>A more constructive discussion, how to make it happen. </p><p></p><p>1) You wouldn't be able to do "Tranquil monk 1", because Tranquil monk starts at 3rd. You might be able to talk your DM into allowing this sort of thing, since you are already trained in the previous abilities you would technically (in world) qualify to learn the teaching of Tranquility.</p><p></p><p>This is something that would happen quite easily under the form of class building I am working on. there are a couple of abilities that have questionable costs, but for the most part players can just buy the abilities that they meet the level requirements for. For example, as a level 6 monk going to level 7, you would have 7 points. You can spend 3 of them on the Tranquil monk level 3 ability, and have 4 left over to spend on a different level 4 ability from a given class (unless it has some sort of requirment like the Wizard's 2nd level spell slots at 4th. You would need 1st level slots to be capable of getting those.) Otherwise, you can save the points, and be able to buy 12 points worth of abilities next level, but none hat are for a higher level than you are. </p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 9px">Disclaimer: This is bare bones, and only the most basic description of the idea. What is or isn't allowed under these rules is 100% up to DM fiat, and is not at all hardcoded anywhere in any way. The Open hand monk being permitted to buy the Shadow monk ability to shadow step does not necessarily imply that the Assassin could do the same. Also, this is entirely a test-mechanic, and is yet to be properly tested for issues.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lanliss, post: 7032746, member: 6801219"] As others have said, not doable by RAW. A more constructive discussion, how to make it happen. 1) You wouldn't be able to do "Tranquil monk 1", because Tranquil monk starts at 3rd. You might be able to talk your DM into allowing this sort of thing, since you are already trained in the previous abilities you would technically (in world) qualify to learn the teaching of Tranquility. This is something that would happen quite easily under the form of class building I am working on. there are a couple of abilities that have questionable costs, but for the most part players can just buy the abilities that they meet the level requirements for. For example, as a level 6 monk going to level 7, you would have 7 points. You can spend 3 of them on the Tranquil monk level 3 ability, and have 4 left over to spend on a different level 4 ability from a given class (unless it has some sort of requirment like the Wizard's 2nd level spell slots at 4th. You would need 1st level slots to be capable of getting those.) Otherwise, you can save the points, and be able to buy 12 points worth of abilities next level, but none hat are for a higher level than you are. [SIZE=1]Disclaimer: This is bare bones, and only the most basic description of the idea. What is or isn't allowed under these rules is 100% up to DM fiat, and is not at all hardcoded anywhere in any way. The Open hand monk being permitted to buy the Shadow monk ability to shadow step does not necessarily imply that the Assassin could do the same. Also, this is entirely a test-mechanic, and is yet to be properly tested for issues.[/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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