Falco1029
2013-11-03, 04:33 PM
A fairly simple Alternative Class feature, something that's meant to make it easier for Sorcerers to get into some of the more knowledge focused prestige classes.
The basic balance here was bluff for decipher script, and weapon proficiencies in exchange for knowledges. Intelligence then replaces Charisma as a casting ability to prevent the need for multiple attribute focuses.
If this has been done before, uh, sorry!
Academic Sorcerer
The Academic Sorcerer takes a page from the tendencies of wizards, giving up their martial and interpersonal experiences in exchange for a greater understanding of the world.
Proficiencies
The Academic Sorcerer is only proficient with a club, dagger, heavy crossbow, light crossbow, and quarterstaff, instead of all simple weapons.
Bonus Languages
An Academic Sorcerer may substitute Draconic for one of the bonus languages available to him because of his race.
Skills
Remove Bluff from the Class skill list, and add Decipher Script.
In addition, add all Knowledge skills to their class skill list. The Academic Sorcerer gains 8 skill points at 1st level and 2 at each additional level that must be used towards Knowledge skills.
The basic balance here was bluff for decipher script, and weapon proficiencies in exchange for knowledges. Intelligence then replaces Charisma as a casting ability to prevent the need for multiple attribute focuses.
If this has been done before, uh, sorry!
Academic Sorcerer
The Academic Sorcerer takes a page from the tendencies of wizards, giving up their martial and interpersonal experiences in exchange for a greater understanding of the world.
Proficiencies
The Academic Sorcerer is only proficient with a club, dagger, heavy crossbow, light crossbow, and quarterstaff, instead of all simple weapons.
Bonus Languages
An Academic Sorcerer may substitute Draconic for one of the bonus languages available to him because of his race.
Skills
Remove Bluff from the Class skill list, and add Decipher Script.
In addition, add all Knowledge skills to their class skill list. The Academic Sorcerer gains 8 skill points at 1st level and 2 at each additional level that must be used towards Knowledge skills.