Rauthiss
2011-08-06, 04:38 PM
The Psibond Agent, Complete Scoundrel pg. 60. It's an idea and a concept I've loved for a long time, but the class is pretty underpowered. I want to fix this.
The main problems with the class, in my opinion, are these:
1.) Psibond itself is weak. By itself, it does nothing, but requires concentration to maintain. In addition, some abilities are very weak - Nudge, for example. This, and it is not entirely clear if the subject is aware of the psibond.
2.) Class progression is odd. The Psibond agent seems as if it focuses more on psionics, but it progresses sneak attack.
3.) The class is too long. Essentially, 10 levels are spent to get a 2 save Dominate Monster which doesn't last nearly as long.
Here is my proposed fix - The whole class is not posted for copyright reasons:
Prerequisite Changes:
Skills: Gather Information 8 ranks, Sense Motive 4 ranks.
Languages: Any three.
Psionics: Manifester level 3.
Special: Sneak attack +1d6.
{table=head]Level|BAB|Fort|Ref|Will|Class Features|Manifesting
1|+0|+0|+2|+2|Psibond (Forced Sense Link)
2|+1|+0|+3|+3|Psibond (Empathy)|+1 Existing Manifester Level
3|+2|+1|+3|+3|Psibond (Suggestion, False Sensory Input)
4|+3|+1|+4|+4|Double Psibond|+1 Existing Manifester Level
5|+3|+1|+4|+4|Psibond (Dominate)[/table]
Rewrites:
Psibond Rules:
"Establishing a psibond requires a standard action full-round, and an unwilling subject is allowed a Will save (DC 10 + your psibond agent level 1/2 your highest manifester level + your Cha modifier) to resist. Once established, a psibond lasts as long as you concentrate, up to a maximum of 1 minute per class level. Any creature you have a psibond established with is unaware of the psibond until they succeed on a save against an ability used through the psibond. In addition, the target of the psibond takes a -1 penalty to will saves vs. the Psibond Agent's Powers."
Suggestion:
"The subject is allowed a Will save (DC 13 10 + 1/2 your highest manifester level + your Cha modifier) to resist the effect."
Dominate:
"The subject is allowed a Will save (DC 19 10 + 1/2 your highest manifester level + your Cha modifier) to resist the effect."
Thoughts and/or input?
The main problems with the class, in my opinion, are these:
1.) Psibond itself is weak. By itself, it does nothing, but requires concentration to maintain. In addition, some abilities are very weak - Nudge, for example. This, and it is not entirely clear if the subject is aware of the psibond.
2.) Class progression is odd. The Psibond agent seems as if it focuses more on psionics, but it progresses sneak attack.
3.) The class is too long. Essentially, 10 levels are spent to get a 2 save Dominate Monster which doesn't last nearly as long.
Here is my proposed fix - The whole class is not posted for copyright reasons:
Prerequisite Changes:
Skills: Gather Information 8 ranks, Sense Motive 4 ranks.
Languages: Any three.
Psionics: Manifester level 3.
Special: Sneak attack +1d6.
{table=head]Level|BAB|Fort|Ref|Will|Class Features|Manifesting
1|+0|+0|+2|+2|Psibond (Forced Sense Link)
2|+1|+0|+3|+3|Psibond (Empathy)|+1 Existing Manifester Level
3|+2|+1|+3|+3|Psibond (Suggestion, False Sensory Input)
4|+3|+1|+4|+4|Double Psibond|+1 Existing Manifester Level
5|+3|+1|+4|+4|Psibond (Dominate)[/table]
Rewrites:
Psibond Rules:
"Establishing a psibond requires a standard action full-round, and an unwilling subject is allowed a Will save (DC 10 + your psibond agent level 1/2 your highest manifester level + your Cha modifier) to resist. Once established, a psibond lasts as long as you concentrate, up to a maximum of 1 minute per class level. Any creature you have a psibond established with is unaware of the psibond until they succeed on a save against an ability used through the psibond. In addition, the target of the psibond takes a -1 penalty to will saves vs. the Psibond Agent's Powers."
Suggestion:
"The subject is allowed a Will save (DC 13 10 + 1/2 your highest manifester level + your Cha modifier) to resist the effect."
Dominate:
"The subject is allowed a Will save (DC 19 10 + 1/2 your highest manifester level + your Cha modifier) to resist the effect."
Thoughts and/or input?