Advanced Classes and Favored Class Bonuses


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What favored class bonus options do the hybrid classes have? Will they be able to take a favored class option from either of the classes that they combine? Will there be a list in the final book of favored class options for each race? Are they stuck with +1 hp/+1 skill?

I think allowing them to take options from either class makes the most sense and requires the least work from the developers.


I agree, this seems like a big hole for these classes. I think it'd make most sense to be able to select either base class for favored class bonuses (granted the bonus still applies).


This too I would like to know.

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As mentioned here, whether or not we want to do alternative favored class bonuses for these classes is something we'll be discussing. For now, use the standard bonuses from the Core Rulebook.


I'd personally be in favor of it; favored class bonuses are a great vehicle to sell flavor for how a race can interact with a skill set in its own unique fashion, which is nifty and fun. Since in theory at the end of this process you'll have 10 classes with striking, unique flavor you'll want striking, unique bonuses to help sell the idea of an "ELF arcanist" as opposed to, oh, I dunno, a "TIEFLING arcanist".

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Prince of Knives wrote:

I'd personally be in favor of it; favored class bonuses are a great vehicle to sell flavor for how a race can interact with a skill set in its own unique fashion, which is nifty and fun. Since in theory at the end of this process you'll have 10 classes with striking, unique flavor you'll want striking, unique bonuses to help sell the idea of an "ELF arcanist" as opposed to, oh, I dunno, a "TIEFLING arcanist".

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As long as the bonuses are nicely balanced and don't grossly give powerful options I'm game for it. We've had too much of that already.


Scavion wrote:
Prince of Knives wrote:

I'd personally be in favor of it; favored class bonuses are a great vehicle to sell flavor for how a race can interact with a skill set in its own unique fashion, which is nifty and fun. Since in theory at the end of this process you'll have 10 classes with striking, unique flavor you'll want striking, unique bonuses to help sell the idea of an "ELF arcanist" as opposed to, oh, I dunno, a "TIEFLING arcanist".

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As long as the bonuses are nicely balanced and don't grossly give powerful options I'm game for it. We've had too much of that already.

Well of course. I was sorta presuming that Standards would be Upheld.


Prince of Knives wrote:
Scavion wrote:
Prince of Knives wrote:

I'd personally be in favor of it; favored class bonuses are a great vehicle to sell flavor for how a race can interact with a skill set in its own unique fashion, which is nifty and fun. Since in theory at the end of this process you'll have 10 classes with striking, unique flavor you'll want striking, unique bonuses to help sell the idea of an "ELF arcanist" as opposed to, oh, I dunno, a "TIEFLING arcanist".

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As long as the bonuses are nicely balanced and don't grossly give powerful options I'm game for it. We've had too much of that already.
Well of course. I was sorta presuming that Standards would be Upheld.

They have not been so kind in some cases. Making some races much more powerful in a class.


I, for one, look forward to the half-elf skald/investigator with Racial Heritage (half-orc) and 15 different favored class bonuses.

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