I love the idea behind Aspect Catalysts, and especially the improved versions -- retributive strikes! I can imagine creatures not wanting to hit the Exergy Vanguard in order to avoid it's ridiculous catalyst, or even allies targeting the Inversion Vanguard in order to get a quick heal.
It feels to me like a Sci-fi Monk Barbarian, but also no. And it's the fact that I can't pin down any mechanical inspiration that makes me like it, it's not just "Class X but in Starfinder"
Some of these powers are really awesome and I can see it potentially synergising well as a multiclass with Solarian or Soldier.
Starfinder Design Lead
|
It feels to me like a Sci-fi Monk Barbarian, but also no. And it's the fact that I can't pin down any mechanical inspiration that makes me like it, it's not just "Class X but in Starfinder"
Exploring some REALLY new ideas was one of the things we wanted to do with these classes. But that's ALSO a big reason to do our first big public Starfinder playest!
|
What are the odds we might see an "entropic field" alternative to armor for those who want an unarmored warrior option? Obviously the economy issue arises, but that could be supplemented by tech in the same general vein as solarion weapon crystals. Is there any chance?
EDIT: just realized this is super off-topic. My apologies. I'd delete it except Owen already replied.
|
Starfinder Design Lead
|
What are the odds we might see an "entropic field" alternative to armor for those who want an unarmored warrior option? Obviously the economy issue arises, but that could be supplemented by tech in the same general vein as solarion weapon crystals. Is there any chance?
Not super high, but if lots of people expressed interest, it's certainly something we would look at.
It feels to me like a Sci-fi Monk Barbarian, but also no. And it's the fact that I can't pin down any mechanical inspiration that makes me like it, it's not just "Class X but in Starfinder"
Some of these powers are really awesome and I can see it potentially synergising well as a multiclass with Solarian or Soldier.
It seems like you can go a few different ways with it. Either more light armor monk like or real brick shield user to fill a defender/paladin/commander type role. Take the option that lets you give all your allies cover in a certain radius of you and have the shield redirect to help defend your buddies you could force opponents to almost have to shoot at you as the brickiest person in the party so very good party tank.