Psion comments/questions about the Cerebralmancer...
I have read some others negative comments about the Cerebralmancer, and like prestige classes that "couple" the spellcasting capability. Most comments have been about the lack of high level spells, and how they are being sacrificed to multiclass. How they lack punch, and are always second fiddle to the single classed party members. So I almost didnt select it.....but Im glad I did.
We are currently running a campaign that started at 7th level and is now 10th. I have absolutely 0 complaints. The only draw back that really affects game play is my high level spell casting is behind the straight classed 10th Cleric and 10th sorceror in the game, and to a lesser degree my psi chrystal and familiar are both stuck at 2nd level. Other than that I am the party arsenal! I have selected psion feats to allow me to use other displine powers, and I have just got the feat (forgot name) that allows me to cast spells as my hit di = 10th level wizard-for DC and durations etc. I am effectively a 7th level Wizard and 7th level Psion, and the only Psion in the group.
So my question is, in your experience is it the duel spell casting capability of a multiclassed spellcaster/manifester or just the unique abilities of the Psion that shine the most. Being the parties "second wizard" is somewhat lack luster, so I did chose to specialize in evocation, as where he did not. This certainly brought me back to the A list. My astral constructs are vicous! Anybody else out there play this class or other duel/spellcasting classed (mystic theurge etc). How do you find them in game play, interesting, fun or boring. I have to admit my favorite class is still the fighter. I must also admit my roll playing with this pc is a bit lower than usuall he only has a 9 Cha, and isnt exactly fighting for the leadership position. He is simple a stand back, way back and fire kinda guy...
Secondly this is my latest pc over the last 2 months, and he is noticable almost to powerfull in comparison to the rest of the party. The other spell casters also agree its a whole new ball game once you pass a certain threshold with spell casters/manifesters vs. non spell casters. I have so many powers/points/spells to choose from its mind boggeling. The party has 1 7th Rogue/2nd deulist/2nd Monk, 1 10th Barbarian, 1 11th fighter, 1 10th Cleric, 1 10th Sorceror and me the 10th Cerebralmancer.
What is your take on the duel spell caster prestige classes. And what do you think of the spell caster vs. non spell caster starting around 7th too 8th level boy how the tides turn!
Sir ThornCrest
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