Traditions

[The Laughing Man]

Okay this is a three part question.

First, has anyone else written some tradition feats?

Second, are there more then just the 2 books for the series?

Third, if traditions were meant to be limited by the groups that have access to them, why does the sample prestige class need so many and get so many?

Sorry if these get asked a million times.

 

[Verequus]

Okay this is a three part question.

First, has anyone else written some tradition feats?

I haven't done anything yet, but this is mainly, because RW did such a good job with the traditions in LA, that I'm hard pressed to invent new ones. Creating a tradition which is original seems to be difficult.

Second, are there more then just the 2 books for the series?

Yes, there are only two books available, but RW mentioned, that he wants to publish more books, also with traditions. Why this hasn't happened yet, I don't know.

Third, if traditions were meant to be limited by the groups that have access to them, why does the sample prestige class need so many and get so many?

Traditions aren't per se limited to the groups which invented them. You probably noticed, that there are feat chains, so it is probable, that the low layer of knowledge is freely accessible to attract more members for the group. Test it before you buy it! Another reason is that not every group needs to be reclusive and exclusive - I can imagine a solid core of a dozen members and the rest is only loosely associated. Even a marketing of knowledge could be created - a group which sells information for gold or gives it in exchange for other information. The Banking Guild prestige classes could be in good use there, but this group would be predestinated for being diviners. Interesting idea...

Sorry if these get asked a million times.

No, I haven't seen these question before - no apologies needed.

 

[Xorial]

I'm not that impressed with the traditions published. To me, they dont seem any different from a standard mage. I was thinking that maybe there could be magical boons that are available by tradition. I even toyed with using the class variant abilities out of Unearthed Arcana as a system of boons available to specialization traditions, or as a basis to a tradition.

 

[astriemer]

Okay this is a three part question.

First, has anyone else written some tradition feats?

Second, are there more then just the 2 books for the series?

Third, if traditions were meant to be limited by the groups that have access to them, why does the sample prestige class need so many and get so many?

Sorry if these get asked a million times.

I have a series of linked traditions that I've been working on. I've been out of communication recently due to the birth of my first child! But should be getting back to gaming shortly. When I get back to work (I'm on Easter break this week), I'll post what I've done so far (still in draft stage).

 

[RangerWickett]

Congrats on the baby!

Looking back, yeah, the traditions probably did need their own boons. I'll let you know that my next project after the Chainmail Bikini book will be another Elements of Magic book, and I may be looking for writers to do a monthly line of EOM or hybrid core rules/EOM magic books.

 

[astriemer]

Knights of Marvel Tradition Draft

Here is what I've done so far on the Knights of Mar'vel traditions. It is blatently inspired by Dr. Strange and his ilk and is still a work in progress, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Hopefully it will also give Laughing Man some ideas on what tradition feats might look like.

 

[Lord_Elrin]

Congrats on the baby!

Looking back, yeah, the traditions probably did need their own boons. I'll let you know that my next project after the Chainmail Bikini book will be another Elements of Magic book, and I may be looking for writers to do a monthly line of EOM or hybrid core rules/EOM magic books.

Pardon my ignorance but what Chainmail Bikini book are you referring to? If you are talking about the company, I thought they went out of business a couple of years ago. As far as I know, they only put out about three products or so.

 

[John Q. Mayhem]

I'll let you know that my next project after the Chainmail Bikini book will be another Elements of Magic book

*does a little dance*

Yay!

Pardon my ignorance but what Chainmail Bikini book are you referring to? If you are talking about the company, I thought they went out of business a couple of years ago. As far as I know, they only put out about three products or so.

EN Armory: Chainmail Bikini.

 

[RangerWickett]

Pardon my ignorance but what Chainmail Bikini book are you referring to? If you are talking about the company, I thought they went out of business a couple of years ago. As far as I know, they only put out about three products or so.

I mean a book I've written on Chainmail Bikinis. It's a little humor book, with pretty pictures. It's just been held up because a few of the people who work for us are in college, and finals has slowed things down. But it's waiting for sale now. In fact, click on the "Show" button in my sig to see a link to buy it. It's not quite validated for sale, but it should be by Monday.

 

[DonTadow]

I have a series of linked traditions that I've been working on. I've been out of communication recently due to the birth of my first child! But should be getting back to gaming shortly. When I get back to work (I'm on Easter break this week), I'll post what I've done so far (still in draft stage).

I agree. I wasn't really impressed with the tradition but the remainder of the book was useful. I would have liked to see more detail put into converting traditional spellcasting classes to the system. I think if you have an ongoing campaign and are switching in the middle, this is helpful. It's easier to sell a product if you offer an easy transition to the new system. A couple of times I nearly gave up incorporating it because my pcs really coudln't grasp it with their current characters right away.

I really didnt see the argument the writers were making that there classes were better than the originals. I love the book (again) but I felt that was self promotion I really didn't need.

The traditions are interesting for prestige but were too specific for me to use any of them. I did let my pcs use the feats as options though but none have chosen that. Again I would love to see some spellbooks produced with optional enhancements.