Prestige Class Contest Chat Thread I

[Westhart]

So, looking around, I was kind of sad to see we had a base class contest, Oblivimancer's Speakeasy (think that's the name) contest (which allows up to 3 level PrC's) but no prestige class contest... So yeah, I intend on doing prestige classes, which can be anywhere from 5-10 levels. So... (I suck at setting stuff like this up ) anyone wants to, and if so cast a vote for our next topic, or if you want me to start it and begin voting on topics after that we can start with
It's the Little Things...

Also, what would be a good time limit? Once per month, every 2 weeks? Just wondering, (totally has nothing to do with the fact that I am OCD as hell

So, would anyone be interested (If my dragging on ramble hasn't frightened you off )?

A sample PrC template can be found here (for PrC's that don't advance spellcasting).
Here's One that Does.

Spoiler: Rules

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1) Only one entry may be submitted by any given brewer (the entry may include several things, but they must be part of the same cohesive entry)

2) Entries must be your own work, and must not be copied for other places. Only new work may submitted; no previously posted work will be accepted. Such entries will be disqualified. Such entries will be disqualified.

3) No reserving posts. Feel free to tweak your class, but the initial post must include the basics.

4) Your work must be finished, unfinished submissions will be disqualified.

5) Entry must be a prestige class with 5-10 levels, and must be for 3.X edition of Dungeons and Dragons

6) Entry must be related to the theme.

Spoiler: For Future Reference, Ideas

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• In Darkness they Lie
• Creepy Crawlies
• Annie my Oaklies (Weapon Specialization)
• "Light is not necessarily good, dark is not necessarily evil"
• "Specialization"
• "Words"
• "For whom the bell tolls" (the idea being music themed PrCs)
• "Against the gods"
• "Fate verse free will"
• "Salvation and damnation"

Old Submission Threads:

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• It's The Little Things

Old Voting Threads:

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• It's The Little Things

[Aniikinis]

I'd be happy to do this, I guess. I need more practice designing prestige classes (and classes in general...).

[Westhart]

I'd be happy to do this, I guess. I need more practice designing prestige classes (and classes in general...).

Welp, we got one
So, any topics you would like to see?

[Aniikinis]

So, any topics you would like to see?

None off the top of my head, I guess. Maybe aberration or far realms focused PrCs, vermin PrCs, possibly racial paragons and maybe weapon-specific PrCs that enhance the weapon in question through the levels(adding properties, enhancements, enchantments, etc.)

[Westhart]

None off the top of my head, I guess. Maybe aberration or far realms focused PrCs, vermin PrCs, possibly racial paragons and maybe weapon-specific PrCs that enhance the weapon in question through the levels(adding properties, enhancements, enchantments, etc.)

Ooh, you just gave me an idea if we do a weapon one, although I would make it wider, like PrC's dealing with magic items specifically... no idea what I would call the contest though... Vermin and abberation-y titles have been added to my ideas spoiler

[Aniikinis]

Ooh, you just gave me an idea if we do a weapon one, although I would make it wider, like PrC's dealing with magic items specifically... no idea what I would call the contest though... Vermin and abberation-y titles have been added to my ideas spoiler

That's a good idea, honestly. I was more thinking of a khopesh wielder that gains more power and tricks to use with the khopesh. Sort of like this class focused around the whip.

[Westhart]

That's a good idea, honestly. I was more thinking of a khopesh wielder that gains more power and tricks to use with the khopesh. Sort of like this class focused around the whip.

If we did that it would definitely fall under the heading... How about "This is my Rifle" ... although now that I think about it Marine boot camp is so ****ed up...

[Aniikinis]

If we did that it would definitely fall under the heading... How about "This is my Rifle" ... although now that I think about it Marine boot camp is so ****ed up...

Very true... How about "Sword Tricks and Show Offs"?

[Westhart]

Very true... How about "Sword Tricks and Show Offs"?

Yeah, that sounds better, but kind of lengthy... something short... but sweet... hmm....

[Aniikinis]

Yeah, that sounds better, but kind of lengthy... something short... but sweet... hmm....

"Annie my Oaklies"?

[Westhart]

"Annie my Oaklies"?

Hmm, I like it

[neriractor]

I would be interested in this.

[Westhart]

I would be interested in this.

alright, if I can get two more people I'll run them... Otherwise 1-3 places is kind of lame with... 3 people

[Zale]

I'm interested in this, if only because Prestige Classes are somewhat less arduous for me.

I do think that Far Realms is somewhat overdone, but that's probably just some homebrew games I've been in speaking.

[Temotei]

ErrantX used to run the prestige class contests around here. Techwarrior ran a few for a while as well at the end.

The old prestige class contests ran for about a month. Here is just one of the many first posts in that series, for reference. Here's a more recent second post, which is just a template.

I'm interested in this, so count me in if I get inspired.

[Westhart]

I'm interested in this, if only because Prestige Classes are somewhat less arduous for me.

I do think that Far Realms is somewhat overdone, but that's probably just some homebrew games I've been in speaking.

ErrantX used to run the prestige class contests around here. Techwarrior ran a few for a while as well at the end.

The old prestige class contests ran for about a month. Here is just one of the many first posts in that series, for reference. Here's a more recent second post, which is just a template.

I'm interested in this, so count me in if I get inspired.

Awesome, Count it as on... Anybody have a preferred topic?if not we're going with the one on the OP, but I'd put ti up to a vote preferably.

[Aniikinis]

I'm fine with the topic in the OP, tempted to make a rogue PrC that gives you the ability to shrink size classes but leave the rest of your abilities alone and have your weapons deal damage as though they were normal sized.

[Westhart]

I'm fine with the topic in the OP, tempted to make a rogue PrC that gives you the ability to shrink size classes but leave the rest of your abilities alone and have your weapons deal damage as though they were normal sized.

Alright, hmm I'll let everyone vote on topics 'til the 20th... is 4 days long enough for topic voting (not actual creation)?

[Westhart]

Alright, hmm I'll let everyone vote on topics 'til the 20th... is 4 days long enough for topic voting (not actual creation)?

Well, I was thinking... Nobody is voting for another topic so why not start it tomorrow?

[Westhart]

Basic Sample Prestige Class Template.

PRESTIGE CLASS NAME



Quote of Some Kind by a member of the class!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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Class Skills
The Class Name's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are....
Skills Points at Each Level: x + int

Hit Dice: dx

Level	Base Attack Bonus	Fort Save	Ref Save	Will Save	Special
1st	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
2nd	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
3rd	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
4th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
5th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
6th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
7th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
8th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
9th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
10th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability

Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: A place to put the different proficiencies.
Put all the different class abilities in here!

[Westhart]

Basic Sample Prestige Class Template, advances preexisting spell casting.

PRESTIGE CLASS NAME



Quote of Some Kind by a member of the class!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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:

Class Skills
The Class Name's class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are....
Skills Points at Each Level: x + int

Hit Dice: dx

Level	Base Attack Bonus	Fort Save	Ref Save	Will Save	Special	Spells per Day/Spells Known
1st	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
2nd	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
3rd	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
4th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
5th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
6th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
7th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
8th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
9th	+X	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability
10th	+x	+X	+X	+X	Class Ability

Weapon and Armor Proficiencies: A place to put the different proficiencies.
Put all the different class abilities in here!

[Aniikinis]

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[Westhart]

We were supposed to wait tomorrow, and I am supposed to make a submission thread XD

Oh well, here's the submission thread. Ani please move it over there when you get the chance.

[Aniikinis]

Oop sorry ;p

[Westhart]

Oop sorry ;p

Meh, it is a day earlier then expected, but it is a whole month, so I think it should work out fine (and if it really comes down to it I can throw out an extra week on the deadline.

[Baby Gary]

I think that I will try my luck at making a PrC, I never have, but there is a first for everything

[Baby Gary]

one quick thing, prestidigitation is rather complex and is a cantrip

[Westhart]

I think that I will try my luck at making a PrC, I never have, but there is a first for everything

Love to see what you enter.

one quick thing, prestidigitation is rather complex and is a cantrip

Yeah? I consider 4th or under to be the little spells, although OMV. If you want to build a class around cantrips go ahead (hell, I am building a caster PrC that sacrifices the rest of her spells for rather powerful abilities... that affect her 0-4th levels.

[Morphic tide]

Oh, boy. Little Things is the theme? The Wasp is really simple... Basically the core function of Rogue with a size reduction ability on top. Not that that's all that bad, but I started churning ideas of considerably higher complexity... basically instantly. Book of Vile Darkness derived casting progression shenanigans, minor magic item mass production, low-level spell focus, undersized grappling expert... I could expand these into outright twenty level base classes, if I wanted, but kinda prefer the simplicity of PRC design. You don't need it to cover a wide stretch of the game with the abilities, but can instead tie those abilities into pre-existing ones to offload most of the versatility onto the base class.

I suppose I'll work on the first outline of the Hive Mind based PRC. Because Vermin Lord is too abusable, thanks to the rules it gives access too, and I hate the pile of concepts they made Evil-only in BoVD. Now, do I want 1/2 or 1/3 casting per "integrated" Swarm HD...

[Westhart]

Hey, are we allowed (should I allow it?) to PEACH other works while this is going on, that is one of the things I was never clear on with the contests...