So, I know that Halfling Rogues can zero out the sniping penalty with:
Swift as Shadows: Reduce sniping penalty by 10
Stealthy Sniper: Sniping penalty to stealth is only -10
But, does the Kobold talent Kobold Sniper work the same way?
Kobold Sniper: Sniping penalty to stealth is only -10
Stealthy Sniper: Sniping penalty to stealth is only -10
The semantics of the Kobold feat and the Rogue talent are virtually identical, causing me to think it wouldn't stack to negate like the Halfling racial trait does, since both "reset" the penalty to -10.
And this makes me sad because I really want a Rogue (Sniper)/Gunslinger (Bushwacker).
Is there a way to qualify for another race's racial archetypes maybe so I can have a Halfling Sniper/Bushwacker?
Update:
Typically, only members of the section's race can take the listed archetype, bloodline, or order, though such options rarely interact with the racial traits or alternate racial traits of that race. An archetype usually features a thematic link to the race, granting it class features that complement the abilities and the background of the race. Because adventurers are often societal outliers, sometimes these archetypes feature a theme that is the exception to the norm for racial tendencies.
This is very ambiguous wording that seems to point to "If you can convince your DM it's ok, they can consider it".
As a DM, I'd consider giving Halflings access to Bushwacker as long as they have the Swift as Shadows alternate racial trait. That trait would emulate the Kobold Sniper feat closely enough to assume Halflings would act in a similar manner while sniping. However, this would be for one of my own characters, so I must ask for other interpretations as backup.
What say you, rules-savvy folk? Will it break anything to give Halfling access to Bushwacker?
