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As the title of my thread says, I am interesting in discovering some of the best archetypes created and completed on the Pathfinder RPG Forum. I have been looking through the Homebrew section myself searching for archetypes but there is over 200 pages to go through.
That and I may not be the best judge of which archetypes are good and which are not. As such, i feel asking the advise of those on here on which are the best made archetypes is appropriate.
Yeah, I noticed you have been necro'ing archetype threads left right and centre… ;)
Oh, so that's why you've been a thread necromancer today.
Good archetypes are difficult to find because they're hard to design.
I only posted one: a lovecraftian investigator I made in response to a challenge.
Hey Jonathon - no need to apologize for necking threads - is an honorable practice. Just know that there are plenty of old threads whose OP may not be active anymore - you're best asking the forum at large if they have any thoughts on the thread as you have done or PM the thread's creator.
It might be easier to narrow your search - rather than "all archetypes" focus on martials, divine, casters, combat etc… or distinct classes.
I see a lot more interesting Base Classes in Homebrew than archetypes - most archetypes either don't do enough, or do so much that they are no longer recognizable as being an archetype of the Base Class they alter.
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Hmm, well then lets say some of the best Wizard and Bard archetypes then. With your suggestion maybe if I find an archetype that looks promising I can post a link here and see what others have to say or offer for the archetype. This thread could actually be a good center point for general homebrew archetype inquiries.
Perhaps I can make another thread for homebrewed base classes.
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I think I will start with these archetypes: http://paizo.com/threads/rzs2obd4?Prestige-Classes-as-Archetypes
I love the look of theses, finding them very nice consideration. This is especially promising since Pathfinder already discourage multiclassing in general, as it allows for the option of using PrCs at first level. The question though is balance and power levels, do these archetypes play out like they should?
Hmm, not sure about those Prc as Archetypes. I think you'd be better off with MCA alumni Starfox/Carl Cramer's Prestige Archetypes, published by Purple Duck Games - they are full 20 level Class versions and getting fairly solid reviews from Endzeitgeist.
You can find a bunch more of Carl's Warrior Prestige Archeypes here...
JonathonWilder, it's probably a better idea to simply contact the people who made the content that interests you rather than necro their threads. Many of these people won't notice their threads getting necro'd. Most of them probably left the forums ages ago. Because of this, these old discussions (some of which several years old) won't go anywhere. On the other hand, contacting the person may prompt them to revisit the concept that interested you and revitalize the discussion themselves. Plus, this will surely delight the person. It made my day when a couple of people sent private messages to me about my runari homebrew race.
When you find something that interests you, perhaps consider posting a link in this thread rather than necro a thread? This way, we can have a focused discussion about older homebrew stuff without flooding the forum with dead threads.
What are you looking for?
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Whatever homebrew archetypes could be popped into my campaign, preferably ones that offer something official archetypes do not... or strengthen weak classes such as the rogue and fighter. Bard archetypes are a particular interest to me, though an interesting and flavorful spellcaster could also do.
Pretty much I am looking for a faster way of getting some of the best homebrew archetypes on the forums without going through over 300 pages of unfinished or unbalanced archetypes. More, the archetypes others have made that left an impression on members here.
What homebrew archetypes did you liked here on the forums, that you found and felt was balanced, fun/flavorful, and interesting?
I could recommend mine, but I am biased of course. :)
In the spirit of this however, perhaps you could refine your search by including not only the word "archetype", but also the name of a forum member who you think writes quality stuff.
Gone through Kirthfinder yet?
I could give you a link to my fighter rebuild, but like Kirthfinder, the problems with the fighter are not solved by an archetype.
==Aelryinth
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@Ciaran Barnes
An issue with that, is I don't know many forum members. For the longest time I stuck almost strictly with the Multiclass Archetype crew, yet since things will likely be slowing down with Elghinn Lightbringer stepping down as the driving force of the project so he can work on other homebrews. I don't really know anyone else well but those a part of MCA project.
@Aelryinth
I have downloaded the Kirthfinder PDF and looked through it part;y though not in detail yet. You have done a lot of fairly good work, though I think I remember considering parts of it being... well, odd/strange/not the direction I would take.
I'm not sure how to explain it, I will looking it over again and commednt on your thread. ^^;