-----Original Message----- From: jeff Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:58 PM Subject: RE: [Ogf-l] d20 Modern question > > Unfortunately there are about three shops in Johannesburg > that acctually stock RPGs, and i see most > everything is WOTC, so getting this book just to for a look > may be pointless, so i've started to > convert the 3.5 psionics to d20 Modern. I'm trying to work > out the features, using the Mage or > Telepath as a model: > > -Advanced classes with powers up to 5th level > -Minimal access to item creation abilities - these are > integrated into the advanced/prestige class. > -Campaign orientated advanced classes. > -Reduced scope in powers > -An advanced Psionics powers system (kind like incantations) > -Metapsionic feats > -Psionic feats integrated as special class abilities - > athough i never really like this. > > Did i miss anything? > > Personally i never like the Telepath and think the Battle > Mind incorporates way too many powers. The > Psionic Agent is okay, but in general i think that all the > advanced classes are too prescriptive in the > campaing models (mage, etc). > One of my attractions to the game has been that there is more > scope for creating a totally unique > character by combining a bunch of classes - so i can see how > a skill-n-feat system could be more > desirable. > So i'm likely to leave the many feats as they are - thus you > have an advanced class with a few special > abilities (including powers) and access to a range of feats. > I think the special advanced classes that > use FX abilities should be brought more in line with the D&D style.
Funny how you felt that the classes are too prescriptive -- mainly Telepath and Battlemind -- and yet you accepted them being D&D-style modern cousins. The skill-n-feat model of the Psychic System (found in Steve Kenson's PSYCHIC'S HANDBOOK) is similar to the skill-n-feat model of the Force Power System found in Wizards of the Coast's STAR WARS ROLEPLAYING GAME. I found this one would better model psionics for D&D, however WotC have decided not to use it. Alternatively, you can google the internet for Ken Hood's material on Grim-n-Gritty skill-n-feat Psionics Rules. _______________________________________________ Ogf-l mailing list Ogf-l@mail.opengamingfoundation.org http://mail.opengamingfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/ogf-l
