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LordErebus12
2013-03-28, 10:06 PM
where are some good tinkerer type classes? classes that use technology like clockwork or steampowered weapons. no gunpowder or explosives are wanted. construct building, that kind of stuff.
LordErebus12
2013-03-28, 10:07 PM
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Xaotiq1
2013-03-28, 10:19 PM
Artificer.

Oh, more? Well, I've found that re-fluffing classes works fine. A character of mine has a focused energy gun, a jet pack that allows him to fly; but can also be set to produce a cloud of concealing steam, and aether goggles that allow him to see invisible objects as well as see in total darkness. What is he?

I've got a Factotum re-flavored as a mad scientist as well. If you don't mind hellish imbalance, you could look at the Bodger from Privateer Press' Iron Kingdoms 3.x rules. There are quite a few home brew classes floating about. Hm, heck, just about any character with high enough Craft and Knowledge: Engineering could make the cut, if need be.

OH! I know, again, it's 3rd party, but the Master, from War of the Lance might be worth a gander. Best of luck to ye!
LordErebus12
2013-03-28, 10:22 PM
Artificer.

I have to say, Artificers only offer a feat to this class concept (craft homunculus), the rest is useless.

that and the crafting pool.
Waker
2013-03-28, 10:39 PM
Artificer, Effigy Master (CArc), Maester (CAdv) are the closest in the D&D setting that I can think of. Since this is homebrew, I could mention this class
http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14803127#post14803127
Xaotiq1
2013-03-28, 11:49 PM
'Nother route you could go, again with re-fluffing, I know, is a Psion (Shaper). Astral Construct has been used as a model for various things.

Oh, found this bit of home brew that made me think of this thread: http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232069
Lappy9001
2013-03-28, 11:57 PM
Well, I made a thing that some people like here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114229). Feel free to pilfer any ideas ya like from it and its PrC's.

There was also a really good Spark class (Girl Genius style) around here...I'm having some trouble finding it, though :smallconfused: