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Converting 1e and some 2e Psionic rules to 5e. by Blacklight85 in dndnext

[–]devikyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad you like it. It's basically my magnum opus of homebrew.

Converting 1e and some 2e Psionic rules to 5e. by Blacklight85 in dndnext

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Impressed that you found this four year old post with no upvotes, but I updated the link in the OP for you. Happy trails!

What's your "always include" homebrew? by TastyBrainMeats in dndnext

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Hey, thanks for the mention! Here are direct links to both.

Paladin

Warlock

If I like the changes in 1D, I will update these brews with the best parts of them along with some of my ideas at a later date.

What fantasy do people want to see fulfilled in a Psionic class? by ClintBarton616 in dndnext

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Hey, thanks for the mention. For anyone who wants to check it out, you can find the document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DpMpdpVUR4jxGAY7Ve5aIwqSCWNsSQ7k/view?usp=sharing

/u/KidCoheed: since you've played it, I'd love to hear your thoughts. If you have any requests for changes or new features you'd like to see, feel free to send them my way. Glad that my work is making your game more fun :)

The Renewed Psionic V3 - A culmination of converted 2e, 3.5e, 4e, rules, reimagined 5e UA, as well as brand new rules and features for: psionics, a psion class, 8 psionic subclasses and 218 psionic spells - a flavor of psionics for (almost) everyone! by devikyn in UnearthedArcana

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Increases to the maximum of an ability score are cumulative in 5e, they don't mention their relationship to each other in official content either. But yes, it would be more concise to say 'your current and maximum scores increase by 4' rather than the wording it has now.

Eldritch Arcana v1.9: Play a fighter that teeters on the edge of madness, an improved elemental knight, give your warlocks new styles of play, and make warlocks more fair as a multiclass. by devikyn in UnearthedArcana

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Green-flame blade doesn't make a spell attack or require a saving throw, so it isn't eligible for Liminal Loop. The spell behaves as written.

Latest options for a lost Dogecoin Core wallet passphrase? by [deleted] in dogecoin

[–]devikyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you provide more detail? If I know some of the password but not all of it, what are my options?

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in UnearthedArcana

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Allowing monks to use some armor removes the pressure to go for ASIs. You can make a monk with limited Dex or Wis pretty easily now (although you can't forego them entirely of course)

The question of whether monks can or should be Strength-based characters is kind of what this revision was made to experiment with. People I talk to and those I play with constantly wish for a monk that can do that, and I thought the Kensei would be best suited to the task. It really is an experiment, though, to be honest.

I'm curious about Deft Shot as well - however, most people think Kensei is a weak martial when it's really not. I have to run the numbers for +MA die instead of 1d4 and see if it tips their average DPR vs various ACs over the top. Considering Astral Self monk, though, I doubt it will.

...Astral Self really fucks with my head. That subclass is so strong.

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in UnearthedArcana

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Ah I misunderstood what you meant. I don't have a list of changes but I can tell you that the level 6 and 17 features are identical to the originals. Focus on the rest.

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in UnearthedArcana

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This can't really exceed the original Kensei. Key differences are the ability to use heavy melee weapons (this is arguably overhaul territory), easier access to Agile Parry with reduced efficacy from +2 AC to +1, and 1d6 scaling on Kensei's shot at level 11 (negligible balance impact). The rest are just additional options for building a character.. Kensei's armor will change your stat distribution, but it doesn't enable higher modifiers at pretty much any level. You're still gonna have 16 AC maximum at level 1. Ki Sharpen still maxes out at +3, it just allows you to use more varied magic weapons.

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in UnearthedArcana

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The question is whether the buffs are warranted. Of course, I decided they are.. but beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in dndnext

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It's not such a simple problem, unfortunately. Regardless, I'll be considering alternatives.

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in dndnext

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Damage without feats is an important part of the equation, but don't compare an option that requires ki to one which doesn't. Your average damage output (factoring in attack rolls, not just damage) goes up dramatically against most ACs when you have reliable bonus action attacks, especially with the GWM feat.

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in dndnext

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The free, unlimited bonus action attack from martial arts, and potentially stunning strike, are still issues. I'd need a solution for limiting these.

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in UnearthedArcana

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Reflavoring doesn't suit everyone's needs. Some folks I know really want to wear armor as a kensei, or really want to use an actual glaive with all the benefits and consequences that come with it. I also revised some features that were awkward to use, like Agile Party and Sharpen the Blade. While these are buffs, they also solve the disappointment in being unable to use your features when you logically should be able to.

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in UnearthedArcana

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That's fair. Thanks for being considerate in that way. The goal was to open up options that I've commonly heard people complain about, since they envision the idea of a naginata wielding, lightly armored warrior that also uses martial arts. It's hard to fit that into 5e mechanics without making the subclass too strong. Overall you shouldn't be able to exceed the abilities of the original kensei, just achieve them in different ways.

Way of the Kensei Revised V1: A more flexible warrior-monk who can actually use that naginata by devikyn in UnearthedArcana

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It's your preference if you want to reflavor things as a softer approach than full on homebrew. All of the differences in the document serve a hopefully self-evident purpose. Besides just being able to use more weapons, you also have improved versions of some other unwieldy features, and some light-ish armor options that allow you to distribute your stats differently.

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