| karossii |
So I have had a concept for a while, which seems to be difficult to pull off. But I'll be joining a PBP game soon, which is at 2nd level currently. I know he won't be optimized or a monster in combat, etc.; but I would like him to be effective. Luckily, the emphasis is heavy on roleplaying, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue.
The core of the concept is a swordcane pistol wielding character, a rakish sort, who is (in flavor, not in class) a 'swashbuckler' type; full of derring-do, vim and vigor. Who can also cast some spells (and preferably through his swordcane pistol, via spellslinger).
I'd love it if his spellcasting were divine instead of arcane; but I don't see a way to make that work at all. If anyone has suggestions, I am open to them.
My preference in combat style is to be primarily a spellcaster, with the ability to use ranged or melee combat as a decent option as needed. Probably lead off with a bullet, then switch to some spells, then switch to the blade if closed with. So no need for rapid reloading shenanigans etc., unless they fit easily into the build.
Spellslinger is almost necessary, though myrmidarch magus alone could pull it off to a degree. I'd enjoy bladebound magus, which is compatible with myrmidarch... Combining spellslinger and myrmidarch lets me cast pretty much any spell (well, NOT quite, but a LOT) through my arcane gun/black blade.
I am not a fan at all of the gunslinger's mechanics - grit and deeds, etc. But I think I might be able to pull off (simulate, to some degree, at least) a divine variant with a gunslinger/oracle or gunslinger/cleric build. But I just haven't found a way to make it REALLY work as desired.
Also, aside from class selection, I'd like him to be a Dex and Cha primary character. So I thought of dumping magus for a bard, either a dervish or archaeologist bard would work, and bards can kinda sorta get a divine-ish flavor to the, with limited healing etc.; but I would have less interaction with the spells and my arcane gun, than I would as a myrmidarch. And of course I would lose the flavor of the intelligent black blade partner/cohort/master (whichever it turns out to be).
And added to that - to some degree because I haven't pegged down the specific build and its stat requirements, I still haven't chosen a race either. I am leaning towards half-elf, dwarf, gnome, or halfling. Each for different and distinct flavors; but each of which would be a blast to RP with this build.
And finally, my stats. We rolled; here's what I rolled (no racials added, obviously); 6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18.
So... I'm off to tinker with concepts and write up more of the background, would welcome any input on build suggestions!