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Khaa
Seeker
USA
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 Posted - 08 Nov 2005 : 13:16:31
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Now, has anyone ever played a psion? I havn't and I dont have the psionics handbook. I would like to have a little bit of info on them. Strengths, weaknesses, and the like.
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 08 Nov 2005 : 14:36:21
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Well, there are different types of Psions, just like their are different classes normally. Some of them (Psychic Warrior) are more focused on martial combat and use their Psionics to buffer their combat prowess.
On the other hand, the Psion class is what everyone usually thinks of as a Psionic User. The class is fun to play because it's a little different than the rest.
I loved the 3E Psionics Handbook, but have a lot of trouble with the update in 3.5 Expanded Ps. HB. I just think they psions a great disservice. They changed around a lot of the systems - why? I think to balance the game, but I never min/max, so I don't know if 3E was susceptible to it.
If you need any exact specifics, feel free to ask (Can't answer at work though - my company might not take to kind to me reading D&D at my desk  )
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
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Posted - 08 Nov 2005 : 15:29:55
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| Being the DM, I've only had chance to play a few NPC psions and psychic warriors. However, one of my players was a dark elf psychic warrior. I must say that the psionics opened up some very interesting options, while keeping him still limited to a few powers. The 3.5 edition closed off some glaring holes (the vampiric weapon one that lasted for hours being one thing that comes to mind). |
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Khaa
Seeker
USA
80 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2005 : 13:06:16
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| I was just saying, remember the R.A. Salvatore book "The servant of the Shard"? Well in it, Drizzt wasx fighting Artemis in the tower made by the crystal. During the fight, a psion used a power on Artemis that rebounded Drizzt's attack back on himself (Sword through the gut) I was just saying thats rather powerful, huh? |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 10 Nov 2005 : 01:16:44
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| The House of Serpents trilogy also features psionic characters, and they are written in a way that makes them both accessible and interesting. |
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Gray Richardson
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 10 Nov 2005 : 01:40:30
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I am playing a psion currently in a friend's campaign. I had both versions of the Psionic Handbook since they came out but had never touched them until recently. But I was looking to try something new.
I find playing a Psion surprisingly fun. The class is a lot like sorcerer. It is basically a spontaneous caster with a different spell list and different mechanics and flavor. You can have a psi-crystal instead of a familiar. I haven't quite figured out how to use the psi-crystal to full advantage. But the class itself is a lot of fun.
There are some great blasting powers that make you effective in combat (at a distance) and the class is very versatile, you can tailor your character in a lot of different ways.
I have been using psionic charm to great advantage as well, and my character seems to be specializing in infiltration and persuasion. |
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Thureen Buroch
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 15 Nov 2005 : 22:45:33
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Downsides: Powers aren't as powerful as sorcerer and wizard spells
Upsides: Psionic attacks (like powers, but specially for psionic battle against other psionic creatures), spontaneous casting like sorcerer, ability to manifest powers without moving or speaking, and of course, the versatility of power points. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 16 Nov 2005 : 15:57:45
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Originally posted by Thureen Buroch
Downsides: Powers aren't as powerful as sorcerer and wizard spells
"It`s not the size that matters, it`s how you use it" |
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Thureen Buroch
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 16 Nov 2005 : 23:36:00
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| Well said, khorne. Powers are more versatile, which does give them more power, in a way. |
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