
Kolokotroni |

Does anyone else think that Amateur Gunslinger should have Exotic Weapon Proficiency [firearms] as a prerequisite?
Not really, the first level deads are useful even if you dont have the profficiency. -4 to hit isnt a huge deal if you can attack touch AC. And grit isnt neccesarily about being skilled with a gun, but about an internalized strength/toughness you can draw on.

InfernosReaper |
I can see it both ways... Making firearms proficiency a requirement is a bit arbitrary when you consider the fact that only 1 of those abilities doesn't require a gun.
Honestly given the limitations of the feat & what you can do with it, I wouldn't even bother taking it. But, that's just my opinion.

Sorceror |
I can see it both ways... Making firearms proficiency a requirement is a bit arbitrary when you consider the fact that only 1 of those abilities doesn't require a gun.
Surely you mean "redundant" and not "arbitrary". My point is that GUNslingers should be expected to know how to handle guns (which is enforced by requiring Exotic [Firearms]). Though the GM in me can see the comedic value in allowing non-proficient Amateur Gunslingers ...
Honestly given the limitations of the feat & what you can do with it, I wouldn't even bother taking it. But, that's just my opinion.
Yeah, it's pretty useless if it's just those THREE deeds you can choose from, plus deed feats. Maybe it should be something like: effective Gunslinger level = HD / 2?
4 to hit isnt a huge deal if you can attack touch AC.
Why does everyone say this? It's only the first range increment; it's not useful for ranged combat, which is arguably the whole point of a gun.
And grit isnt neccesarily about being skilled with a gun, but about an internalized strength/toughness you can draw on.
I'd love to see Grit for other classes; Fighters in particular. At the moment though, almost all Grit deeds apply specifically to using a gun.