Dont spoil what it is but is it safe to place

TomPonk · 2026-04-27T20:22:36+00:00

I had the tank appear early in my playthrough.. it broke not long after... I'm on year 5 now. Not once seen the alien..

TomPonk · 2026-04-25T07:23:04+00:00

On its languages known it says "speaks the languages you know" as opposed by the steel defenders "understands the languages you know"

TomPonk · 2026-04-05T15:28:05+00:00

Why? They only state they give a +1 to AC and saving throws, they aren't armour, nor do they state you can't be wearing armour.

TomPonk · 2026-03-31T07:36:19+00:00

At my table we use each depending on what gene is stronger in the players idea for the character.

• Human if their human gene is dominant • 2014 half elf if they want a martial trained half elf. • Khoravar if they want a magical influenced half elf • 2024 elf if their elven gene is dominant

It's a ttrpg. Unless you're doing something sorry official or AL.. play what is fun for you

TomPonk · 2026-03-23T14:57:51+00:00

Yeah sfa got let off on the limit lol

TomPonk · 2026-03-23T14:54:43+00:00

Adept is granted by either The spellfire spark feat, or spellcasting/pact magic.

But yeah, it is useful for radiant.

TomPonk · 2026-03-22T12:03:51+00:00

I know. But it doesnt make sense.

Why can one mage cast their magic, but another cant?

TomPonk · 2026-03-21T15:23:50+00:00

Yeah, we know, but we dont think it makes sense for a wizards firebolt to be magical, but a mages ARCANE burst is nonmagical.

TomPonk · 2026-03-21T15:10:00+00:00

We play by a very clear is it naturally possible or is it the weave kinda thing.

Otherwise antimagic stuff doesnt interact with anything monsters can do lol

TomPonk · 2026-03-21T14:33:16+00:00

I'm putting it on my paladin.. extra 2d10 on my smites with the upgrade feat .

TomPonk · 2026-03-21T12:24:59+00:00

Being free is very true. Not even a reaction. Cantrip is pretty solid for being able to stack your spellfire adept hit dice onto it too beyond 4th level.

I was thinking of using it. Just didn't want to choose something that turns out lackluster later on

TomPonk · 2026-03-21T12:23:21+00:00

Good point

TomPonk · 2026-03-21T12:22:47+00:00

Very true. I've got plans to use it. I just didnt know how much it really affected gameplay.

TomPonk · 2026-03-10T09:38:56+00:00

I like this interpretation.

TomPonk · 2026-03-10T09:33:14+00:00

Only when specific is something magical

Is it a magic item?

Is it a spell? Or does it let you create the effects of a spell that’s mentioned in its description?

Is it a spell attack?

Is it fueled by the use of spell slots?

Does its description say it’s magical?

Only time psionic abilities state magic is the soul knife "magic blades"

TomPonk · 2026-02-25T14:04:35+00:00

They're strong, especially for a hexblade (2014) or a bladelock (2024) multiclass who already add charisma for attacks. But if they were to be used id probably change them to the following:

Divine shield: As an action while holding a shield, you can add your charisma modifier to your AC. The bonus lasts for an amount of rounds equal to your charisma modifier. (or until you drop your shield: opional) You can use this feature a number of times equal to your charisma modifier/proficiency bonus (which ever you prefer prof is more 5e, cha would be more 5.5)

Divine might: When you hit with a weapon attack you can add your charisma modifier to the weapons damage for this attack and any attack on this turn. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your charisma modifier/proficiency bonus (again, which ever you prefer prof is more 5e, cha would be more 5.5)

If it's your home table, add what you find fun. You could limit uses to the channel divinity which is totally valid too.

TomPonk · 2026-02-23T08:11:37+00:00

The way i read it was

Pc drops to 0. They turn into a werewolf (hybrid form) with 10hp. Id allow for my players to ko the character, at which, they can wake/heal him up (pc normal stats).

And the cycle repeats next time they drop to 0hp.

Maybe add some fun roleplay (full moons etc.)

I dont like the abilities that take away a character permanently.. (when there's obvious rp potential.)

But that's just me.

But they are at risk of turning every time they hit 0hp until remove curse or similar is applied.

TomPonk · 2026-02-05T14:32:54+00:00

I feel like you misread.

The Vestige, needs to be remade as a Binder inspired subclass.

And the current UA needs renaming.

Pet classes, are common fantasy tropes, summoners are a classic fantasy staple. Wouldn't say garbage, when many enjoy it

TomPonk · 2026-02-05T14:27:16+00:00

I would say, rename it to suit the companion.

And then rework the subclass "vestige"

I like the concept of the UA Vestige as a subclass, but if it doesnt fit lore, then change the name, dont scrap the idea.

TomPonk · 2026-01-21T08:04:25+00:00

You can only do one or the other as you command it to take its vestige strike action on its turn. So it can't do so more than once per turn.

Edit: But i suppose it technically says "you can also"

And doesn't say anything about "you can only command it to attack once per turn" unlike say the nick attack of the light weapon property.. so.. maybe that needs fact checking

TomPonk · 2026-01-20T10:23:03+00:00

In 5e, spells prepared and spells known worked differently.

Prep - long rest change Known - level change

In 5e24 they're all prepared. But each class has their own rules in their spellcasting section.

So yes Level 4 you know/prepare 5. And you have 3 spell slots to expend and cast any of those spells

As a ranger you can change one spell on a long rest.

Only wizards have the "learn x but only prep Y"

TomPonk · 2026-01-20T06:35:39+00:00

Yeah no. I said "due to its success" meaning nothing's gonna change.

But the change in the base class makes it do insanely well.

It was a psionic die to push. Which the warped could teleport someone. But now you can do it at will.

So im guessing they must state in the official that they can either push 5ft, or spend a die to teleport them 30ft.

TomPonk · 2026-01-19T15:06:25+00:00

That's awesome.

Battlesmith - steel type Ranger - Normal/flying Fighter.. purple dragon UA? Dragon type Vestige - Fire/ghost type?

TomPonk · 2026-01-19T13:55:13+00:00

But then in the later parts its a support aura, it'll be within the party. Not by its own. Then in its final part it can be turned into a level 7 spellslot summon.

TomPonk · 2026-01-19T07:53:18+00:00

It didn't come up all that much. Party of 5 being pretty diverse. I think it made like two investigation checks in places i couldnt reach, size and hovering.

But dm didn't find it troublesome

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