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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Laurefindel" data-source="post: 7839708" data-attributes="member: 67296">To echo some posters above, those would be my preferred design "fixes"SubclassesIdeally, I'd like a bit less quantity and more balance betwwen all subclasses. But primarily, I'd like them to either:a) all be available from level 1 for all classes (I don't care if that signature subclass feature arrives later on, but I'd prefer to give thematic direction from the get go)orb) explicitly make level 1 an apprentice level with subclasses arriving at level 2, and have all characters start at level 2; either as journeymen in one class or multiclass as apprentice in two different classes. Adjust all level 1 threats (goblins, basic traps and all) for that level 2 starting point.BackgroundGive them more oomph, almost as much as a subclass key feature. Let the Outsider be the natural explorer, the Noble give temp hp, the Entertainer influence others, etc. Make background a more relevant choice, even if its key feature only kicks-in at later levels.PetsPick one: regular pet/animal companions/familiars/hirelings/summon creatures have their own turn and actions, or have them all feed off your character's action economy. Then built and apply the "pet sub-system" uniformally and consistently.MagicOffer a build-in low(er) magic setting in the base gameand/orElaborate on how spells to be "cast" non-magically without using spell slots either as inherent magical abilities, magic rituals, border-line supernatural abilities, or mundane abilities conveniently fitting into spell format.Weapons & ArmoursEither reduce the number and lean more on cosmetic preferences, or diversify statistics and abilities to represent a broader range of different weapons/armours.OthersExpand on the Social and Exploration pillars mechanically.Personality Traits & InspirationThe present system is not broken, but it doesn't feel as thorough as other systems in the game. This has lots of room to be expanded upon. I can see this tied to backgrounds somehow...</blockquote>

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