RPG Superstar 2009 Top 32
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Scary I know, but I've been thinking about some of the things people have been saying about having both a new class and a new race added into the PFRPG. Personally I think it would be a good idea. They would only take up half a dozen pages, so nothing over the top, but they would at least give the book a bit of Pathfinder flavour (yes before everyone starts berating me, I Know that it is supposed to be relatively setting generic, a little bit of flavour seriously can't hurt though).
In this vein I was interested to see what people's ideas of their Top 5 (preferrably) Non-OGL, Non-Core Races and Non-Core Base Classes were, so that Jason might have a range to work off.
Top 5 Non-Core Races:
1. Celadrin (Dragon #350 p.52)
2. Genasi (Air, Water, Fire & Earth in order)
3. Hobgoblins (OK, so they are OGL, they are just my favourite Monstrous Race)
4. Harssaf (over powered for a starting race I know, but something toned down would be nice)
5. Derhii (hey what can I say, I REALLY like these guys... Kudos to Wolfgang. Obviously they too are over powered, but toned down they would make an interesting addition to the Core Classes and a good way to show off then new Fly Skill)
Top 5 Non-Core Classes:
1. Swashbuckler (obviously you can make a Swashbuckler style character with the Fighter Class, I just really like them)
2. Warlock (the idea of a Caster that always has "spells" available is a good one. Some of the features need to be ironed out, but the core "Eldritch Blast" ability is the main focus here. Honestly though, a ranged type with Ftr BAB progression and Eldritch Blast, combined with some Feats and/or Abilities would be a good not too powerful Base Class. Note the "no Invocations", just the Eldritch Blast ability, but turned more towards the Ranged Fighter Archetype)
3. Duskblade (the good 'ole dependable Fighter/Mage)
4. Ninja (mighty Mike's Death Squad needs some lovin')
5. Favoured Soul* (I like the idea of a spontaneous Divine Caster to be the Cleric's balance on the opposite side of the Wizard/Sorcerer circle)
5. Healer* (I don't know why, but for some reason I just really like this class)
Just my 2cp, but I'd be interested to get the views of other Paizoans (including the Staff).
* 6 Classes I know, but I just couldn't decide between the Favoured Soul and Healer.