Ravingdork |
Could I retrain an old feat and switch it with something that I qualify for now, but didn't when I got the original feat?
For example, can my paladin retrain his 1st-level Improved Initiative feat for the Vital Strike feat at 6th-level even though he couldn't have taken Vital Strike as his 1st-level feat initially?
I know fighters get a free pass on this kind of thing in regards with their fighter bonus feats, but I suspect that's because their class ability specifically says so. I want to know about retraining.
ryric RPG Superstar 2011 Top 32 |
Under A Bleeding Sun |
So it's a strict power increase in the system as a whole then?
Yes! But I love the rule and use it in my games. I haven't noticed any terrible balance issues and it allows for some fun builds that would otherwise be impossible. I did raise the cost of retraining some based upon the characters reputation with the faction that offers retraining in that feat/class ability/etc. The cost seems REALLY low for something so useful.
But I am playing with a GM who will NOT allow retraining to something you didn't already qualify for, so I'd check with my GM.
James Risner Owner - D20 Hobbies |
Ravingdork |
Did you know that the cost can decrease by as much as half, or increase by as much as double, the listed price depending on the type of settlement the characters are retraining in? Also, the time it takes to retrain is doubled if you try and train yourself without an appropriate trainer (though this does not effect the cost).