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<blockquote data-quote="Liquidsabre" data-source="post: 1656653" data-attributes="member: 15635"><p>Definately interesting, but a more powerful version that would likely require a higher LA. Either you could add more levels or start at a base +2 LA or some other customization (+2 LA at 1st and 3rd levels instead of just +1).</p><p></p><p>at 1st you add Slam Attack (level drain ability), extended life, AND +4 NA (alot for just 1st), at 2nd you added darkvision, though Damned sounds like an interesting balancing trait (not sure what it is though). 3rd looks the same, and 4th you added fast healing (but how much? plus this is a <u>VERY </u> powerful ability for a PC to possess) and stake vulnerability sounds like a fair attempt at balancing. Overall, this is still a powered-up version of the half-vampire template and would start at a base +6 LA I'd wager (somewhere between the half-vamp and full-vamp). Though it might just be better to go Vampire template levels instead. Best to compare what you got with the full-vamp template levels and see how they compare to each other power-wise.</p><p></p><p>After playing/running for a while you'll find that you get a better feel for the balance issues in the game, so no worries. Best of luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Liquidsabre, post: 1656653, member: 15635"] Definately interesting, but a more powerful version that would likely require a higher LA. Either you could add more levels or start at a base +2 LA or some other customization (+2 LA at 1st and 3rd levels instead of just +1). at 1st you add Slam Attack (level drain ability), extended life, AND +4 NA (alot for just 1st), at 2nd you added darkvision, though Damned sounds like an interesting balancing trait (not sure what it is though). 3rd looks the same, and 4th you added fast healing (but how much? plus this is a [U]VERY [/U] powerful ability for a PC to possess) and stake vulnerability sounds like a fair attempt at balancing. Overall, this is still a powered-up version of the half-vampire template and would start at a base +6 LA I'd wager (somewhere between the half-vamp and full-vamp). Though it might just be better to go Vampire template levels instead. Best to compare what you got with the full-vamp template levels and see how they compare to each other power-wise. After playing/running for a while you'll find that you get a better feel for the balance issues in the game, so no worries. Best of luck! [/QUOTE]
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