While reading though the playtest I noticed that the warlock has a spell book.
I thought that maybe this doesn't really theme wise fit the Vigilante or at least not all Vigilantes, so possibly other options should be available?
I don't think any changes to the mechanics are needed more or less just that there is no spell book per se.
Now if Batman, or Zorro is the model for the Vigilante then I’m thinking the guy is sorta nuts. So the options below are more fitting for a nut job. Also, spell books are rather vulnerable so that is an issue as well especially for this class with all the clandestine operations.
So possible other ideas instead of a spell book:
1, A “spell book” of scars across the character’s skin. Or tattoos or whatever. Whether they are a fractilized pattern of arcane or mathematical sigils or the rough scrawlings of a madman is up to the player. But but wait what about my secret identity? Well when you change to your civilian identity they disappear. Heck the markings, scars, tattoos or what have you can be a part of your costumed identity. Maybe there is a talent that make is so you can access your “spell book” without revealing your markings? Or maybe you might only need reveal which ever one you are accessing at the moment. Possibly they only show when you are studying your spells. Anyways just a bunch of ideas here with tweaks needed. Obviously not applicable to all concepts.
2, A metaphysical spell book. Maybe you commune with your rage, the dark or light side of your personality, a dead relative or just your conscience itself.
3, An item be it an insignia a mask or cloak or other part of your vigilante identity that acts as a spell book. Okay not much difference here but still a step up from a spell book in my eyes.
So just a bunch of ideas here with little if any changes to the mechanics. Thematically, I like it better but I do realize others might not so having options instead of a spell book is my suggestion, not eliminating spell books.
Switching gears here, I’m thinking that the Vigilante class as a whole is suited for a party of one. The dual identity in particular makes it difficult for a dm in my opinion with a whole party. Difficult to actually let the player make use of both identities to their full potential without leaving the other players hanging for a long time. Also, this class seems best for a campaign that takes place in one city or one that doesn’t stray far from it. Thoughts?
Thanks. Looks like there is no other interest in this. Oh well.
Thanks. Yeah the tattoo talent is amazing.