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Message: <blockquote data-quote="green slime" data-source="post: 1704032" data-attributes="member: 1325">I believe the true reason for this somewhat incorrect appraisal of the fighter lies with the fact that the fighter suffers from only gaining his special ability every other level (special ability being an extra feat).Take a look at any other class in the PHB. Most of them gain something every level. Sure, the Rogue has two boring no-gain levels at level 14 and 20. Paladins have a dull 13th level. Spellcasters are always gaining something, Rangers too.Look at almost all fighter-type PrC. They too, gain abilities and feats at an accelerated pace.But fighters? They bite the bullet at 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, and 19th level! That is 9 times, the player of the fighter, sits around examining his navel, while his companions enjoy their new toys (character feats not withstanding, as all characters get to pick those).Many of the classes do not obtain feat-worthy abilities every level, yet the implication is there. This coupled with the fact that there may not be "enough" feats of a type the player desires. Sure, he can "move down another feat-path" yet why should he have to try and find something else for his character to do? Why can't he continue improving what he is already good at, the fighting style he has started on?There are quite simply, not enough high-level feats for a fighter to invest in. And IMO, if the PrC are going to have feats and abilities like they do, fighters should gain more feats. This also would rectify the inferiority complex that can be generated by the Cleric or PsyWar visavis the Fighter.</blockquote>

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