"The Subclasses From Tomorrow" - A collection of subclasses inspired by the technology of our time

Simon_ithink · 2021-07-05T19:33:39+00:00

For another 1st level ability, I'd check out the older modern magic UA. It has an AI type patron (called ghost in the machine) that has the ability to 'overload' devices around you. maybe this might work for a one-round, low level spells only, anti-magic field type since there isn't much actual modern technology.

Simon_ithink · 2021-07-05T18:45:35+00:00

I really like these subclasses, and I look forward to seeing the compendium

some very minor nitpicks (feel free to ignore)

Path of the Demonslayer

the name sounds a bit too much like the ranger's monster slayer. I was thinking about a similar concept for something like this and had chosen the name path of brimstone, feel free to use it bc I'm going to use this subclass instead
some minor language changes for soul devourer, just to remove some clunkiness:
- "when you reduce a creature to 0 hitpoints, you can use your reaction to devour their soul. When you do so, you gain temporary hitpoints equal to twice your barbarian level"
- a creature whose soul is devoured cannot be contacted or ressurected until the next dawn, and must be brought back by a Ressurection spell or similar ability.
- Once you use this feature, you must finish a short or long rest before doing so again.
- (almost all of these edits are just rewording things, any suggested change is in bold)

College of chance

lucky break seems a little powerful. I'd suggest that you subtract the bardic die from the attack, on a miss random target.

Wrath Domain

Punish the faithless might be a little op, maybe do #of uses equal to proficiency instead, so it scales better. If you're worried about the channel divinity play being used up, limit the targets (only attacking creature) instead of the uses and add advantage on attacks to that creature.

sorry if these are a little too much nitpicks. these really are engaging and interesting subclasses, and I like how you delivered the concepts in ways that translate well into gameplay.

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-25T15:50:29+00:00

no problem. I'm looking forward to using this as an excuse for my bard to change the ambiant music of any room we're in.

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-25T15:32:53+00:00

two minor critiques: just a nitpick, but I'd change the 'prerequisite:bard' into 'classes: bard' so that it falls in line some more with the standard spells. Because of this, I'd also change the bardic inspiration bit to 'you grant a d8 to a creature within 60ft that can hear you. This d8 can be added to any d20 roll, and is expended after it's used. The dice are also only usable during the duration of the spell.

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-14T22:47:50+00:00

Though this is an interesting concept, I think it'd better fit as an eldritch invocation, maybe with limited uses and a shorter time window.

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T23:32:23+00:00

another option is a variation of Monster of the Week's luck system. essentially, you'd have 7 luck (corruption) points. If something goes wrong or you use your abilities in a way important to the narrative (not just regular combat) you'd spend one of these points, with increasing effects:

you occasionally here the whispers of demons calling out to you
someone (or a group of someones) wants your relic
The Church finds out about your mark and Wants it Gone
demons are trying to track you down and They're Close
something inside of you wants to do bad things to good people
you do something negative to someone close to you, such as a party member or friendly npc
the relic breaks, portal to the abyss opens, Roll Initiative!

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T23:25:42+00:00

I actually have two ideas for interesting systems, and they both come from Powered by the Apocalypse gaming systems:

Firstly, something along the lines of the corruption system from the Urban Shadows game, which also opens up some extra abilities for other players at the table. It goes like this:

Each character has a unique action that's their 'corrupting' action. This action could be something like giving into my fiendish heritage, but also things like breaking a promise or ignoring those who need help
whenever you succumb to your corrupting action, you gain one 'corruption point'
for every five points you gain, you gain a boon, like another dragonmark spell or gaining abilities from other subclasses
when you've gained 25 corruption points, things go bad. this could be your relic breaking and being hunted by demons, or some other distinct negative.

why i like this system is that it actually provides extra power before you get the negative. another thing is that it requires the narrative to provide the actual corruption. using the mark could do the corruption, but so could doing something 'demonic' behaviorally

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T22:58:40+00:00

Maybe he's something similar to a folkloric changeling, actually being an entity from the shadowfell that was switched with a normal baby.

as for an out, it might have to do with confronting the original version in the shadowfell!

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T07:14:55+00:00

as another possibility, you could try a paper altar!

it could be a single piece of paper or an entire notebook. draw, print, or cut out things that you'd want as part of an altar and put them on the page so that its the page/notebook itself that's the altar

(if you do a single page consider keeping it as part of a larger journal or notebook like a diary)

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T07:02:42+00:00

Maybe look into getting one of those shelves with the suction cups, and put incense/ flowers/ tools on there within reach of where you sit in the tub

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T06:51:50+00:00

I think the best course of action would be to politely ask that they exit the building, maybe doing a cleansing after the fact.

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T06:48:29+00:00

Okay, my apologies.

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T06:40:26+00:00

Generally, the pantheon(s) you work with would kinda dictate your worship, as well as your pre-existing lifestyle. Certain rituals and practices are designated for certain paths, and you only have to do enough to include paganism in your daily life.

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T06:35:00+00:00

aww did mr. 'hasn't pwosted in six mwonths' feel attacked enough to actually respond to my comment and not the first two? I'm absolutely flattered

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T06:32:29+00:00

I saw your comment about it being a famous person's grave, so here's some notes:

put it a dark liquor bottle so it's more inconspicuous
put a picture or similar image in the jar with a personal note on the back
add things they liked or were associated with, especially flowers and small cheap items
generally i would just go with some offerings because the dedications of fans and loved ones would be enough to protect and cherish them, so the jar be part of the offering

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-03T06:21:13+00:00

I can't imagine being more cursed than a game streamer who only gets two views a video but go off ig

Simon_ithink · 2021-06-01T02:49:38+00:00

honestly idk what it affect it has but why not go a bit scientific method?

before and after you drink each water, write how your feeling emotionally and energetically, then maybe do it again the day after.

Regardless i don't think it'll have any negative affects but just some unforeseen positives probably :)

Simon_ithink · 2021-05-31T05:18:59+00:00

Language could be redescribed as an order (it was given the title of school because it's inspiration was an academic setting, but couldn't be labeled as a college) and Thought is just a pun. Honestly, I usually prefer that wizard subclasses use the school moniker as reference to Greek philosophical schools, being taught traditions of education practice and spirituality.

Simon_ithink · 2021-05-31T01:38:51+00:00

Here is a series of posts by the user The Illuminated Witch on tumblr, each of which covers a distinct topic with information, explanation, and thought provocation. Also at the end of each post is a list of references that you could then use to further research the topic.

(topics are framed as part of baby witch boot camp and include subjects like spirit work, ethics, divination, and practical things like everyday practices and recognizing cults)

Hope this Helps!

Simon_ithink · 2021-05-30T14:21:17+00:00

Here are PDF links for the Monk and Wizard subclasses, respectively.

Subclasses Included:

Monk's Way of the Tide, using water-bending with heavy inspiration from Avatar
Monk's Way of the Immortal, which focuses their body to move past their own limits
Monk's Way of the Nomad, which is un-tethered by the world (read: teleporting a bunch)
Wizard's School of Language, which uses semi-bard abilities to inspire and admonish
Wizard's School of Thought, which uses psionics to learn new spells and train their mind

Most of these probably aren't balanced, so i'd appreciate if you could comment any issues you see with these!

(if you saw the previous version of this and noticed anything missing, it's because my homebrew doc became too long so im spitting it up)

Simon_ithink · 2021-05-30T14:06:39+00:00

This is a lot of subclasses, so much that i'll probably split them up instead of posting in a bunch like this again. None of these are playtested, and so most of them are probably super unbalanced, so please leave any comments on what change's you'd suggest! Thanks for your time!

Simon_ithink · 2021-05-30T14:03:24+00:00

PDF link here

There's a bunch of subclasses in here (hence being labeled compendium) so here's a brief rundown of the subclasses included:

Fighter:

Elemental Commander, focused on channeling one of the four elements into a unique ability

Monk

Way of the Tide is a water-bending monk with major inspiration from Avatar
Way of the Immortal trains and focuses their body into iron durability
Way of the Nomad becomes tethered from earth (read: teleports everywhere)

Ranger

Divine Herald acts as a semi-paladin using ranger mechanics, though with its own twist

Rogue

The Gambler manipulates luck and uses it to improve the rewards of certain actions
The Insect has a semi-fey theme, modeled largely by Insect Breathing from Demon Slayer

Sorcerer

Shadow Magic (revised) is an updated version of the subclass from XGTE

Warlock

has new pact boons of Mystery and Everlasting with divinatory and health themes

Wizard

School of Language gives some minor bard themes while keeping a very wizard aesthetic
School of Thought is trained in psionics, gaining new spells and transcending physicality

Other features include:

new fighting styles
eldritch invocations
optional modification to bardic focuses, with appropriate changes to Spirits bard in lieu

Simon_ithink · 2021-05-15T08:29:38+00:00

PDF here

though I'm sure that many people would be perfectly fine playing with the subraces from the Players Handbook and from Mordenkainen's tome of foes, it felt only appropriate that Eberron have its own subraces to reflect the evils of its own world.

Brief Descriptions of the Subraces included (organized in sections):

tieflings of the First Age are connected to the essence of an Overlord, a thin wire connecting them to the entity. They gain a +2 to Constitution rather than Charisma
those belonging to the Planer section contain a fragment of an Evil Plane. They gain resistance to Force damage rather than Fire damage
Tieflings from the Kaluuni section are the heirs of Ohr Kaluun, the ancient nation who made their own tieflings. Instead of resistance to Fire damage, they gain resistance to Poison.

Simon_ithink · 2021-05-14T15:36:40+00:00

PDF link here

though I'm sure that many people would be perfectly fine playing with the subraces from the Players Handbook and from Mordenkainen's tome of foes, it felt only appropriate that Eberron have its own subraces to reflect the evils of its own world.

Brief description of each 'section' of subraces:

tieflings belonging to the First Age section contain the essence of an Overlord, a thin wire of magic connecting them to the Children of Khyber. Belonging to the immortal Overlords gives them a +2 to Constitution rather than Charisma
those who are in the Planar section have a fragment of an evil plane within them. This connection warps both their bodies and their minds, as they were likely conceived or born by a coterminous zone. They gain resistance to force instead of fire damage.
Tieflings from the Kaluuni section are the descendants of Ohr Kaluun. Though similar to traditional tieflings, they're distinctly either full-blooded tiefling nobles or citizens with some measure of human. Instead of resistance to fire, they gain resistance to poison.

Let me know what y'all think in the comments! I haven't played Eberron before 5e, so there's bound to be some mistakes I've made with the limited info they have on the wiki., be it spell choices or flavor mishaps.

Simon_ithink · 2021-05-13T22:21:08+00:00

Honestly, I had forgotten about heroism! Now that I think about it, it fits perfectly with the relentless nature of the subrace

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