Hadrian_Emrys
2010-08-21, 03:08 PM
As the thread title suggests, I've recently found myself becoming obsessed with the idea of converting the infamous antagonist into a viable PC build. As it stands, I seem to have reached a point where an appeal to the community for input is the next logical step in the creation process.
For starters, the base framework for this character is that he is a Human, Psion/Warlord Hybrid. While the racial selection is appropriate due to thematic value alone, I feel that the additional at-will power is a vital mechanical component to the concept. To illustrate my meaning, the following are David's current skill and power selections by level three:
Bluff
Diplomacy
History
Intimidate
At-Will 1: Commander's Strike (Warlord)
At-Will 1: Mind Thrust
At-Will 1: Direct the Strike (Warlord)
Daily 1: Destructive Surprise (Warlord)
Utility 2: Perfect Recall (Skill, At-Will)
At-Will 3: Betrayal (Psion)
As you can see, the mechanical focus of this concept lies in wielding every creature in the field as one's weapons (both in, and out, of combat). So, while I have tentative selections for later levels, I also accept that many minds working together can do this idea far greater justice than mine alone ever could. So I ask you, the collective, for any and all suggestions that come to mind for the sake of creating the ultimate Magnificent Bastard (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MagnificentBastard), David Xanatos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttB3neLvNCo). :smallbiggrin:
For starters, the base framework for this character is that he is a Human, Psion/Warlord Hybrid. While the racial selection is appropriate due to thematic value alone, I feel that the additional at-will power is a vital mechanical component to the concept. To illustrate my meaning, the following are David's current skill and power selections by level three:
Bluff
Diplomacy
History
Intimidate
At-Will 1: Commander's Strike (Warlord)
At-Will 1: Mind Thrust
At-Will 1: Direct the Strike (Warlord)
Daily 1: Destructive Surprise (Warlord)
Utility 2: Perfect Recall (Skill, At-Will)
At-Will 3: Betrayal (Psion)
As you can see, the mechanical focus of this concept lies in wielding every creature in the field as one's weapons (both in, and out, of combat). So, while I have tentative selections for later levels, I also accept that many minds working together can do this idea far greater justice than mine alone ever could. So I ask you, the collective, for any and all suggestions that come to mind for the sake of creating the ultimate Magnificent Bastard (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MagnificentBastard), David Xanatos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttB3neLvNCo). :smallbiggrin: