Re: Prestige Class: The Heavy

>Am I the only one who saw the tough in the polyhedron with SotSM and thought
>"hrmmm......"???

         While I like the concept in general (I always like big, brawny
fighters), I think it's probably a tad overpowered.  The guy you're
describing is, to me anyways, a big, lumbering, physically impressive
specimen of large size but possibly of slow wit and slow reflexes.  He's
never *had* to become fast and nimble because, well, he doesn't need
to.  Brute strength usually carries the day for him.

         Some comments:



>Heavy
>Lv           Atk               Fort               Ref               Wil
>Special
>
>1             +0               +2               +2               +0
>Unstoppable, Undentable

         Personally, I think this character shouldn't get such a big boost
in Reflex saves, for reasons I mention above.

>Unrateable:            The character is adept at fitting in with the
>common-folk, slipping into the role of the ignored big guy.  +4 to disguise
>checks to go unnoticed/conceal buffness etc.

         This runs counter to the effect you're shooting for, IMHO.  This
is a *big* fellow with a bonus to intimidation rolls whenever his physique
could be a deciding factor.  A fellow like that is not going to be able to
slip through a crowd "unnoticed."





>Unphaseable:            The character is able to shake off mental effects.
>+2 on all saves vs fear or morale-lowering effects.  If no save is allowed,
>character may take a half normal save.

         In this case, I think the proper spelling is "faze" as opposed to
"phase."


>Class Skills:            Alchemy(Int), Animal Empathy (Cha), Balance (Dex),
>Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Craft (Int), Disable Device (Int), Handle Animal
>(Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Open Lock (Dex), Profession (Wis), Spot
>(Wis), Sport (Str, Dex, or Con), Swim (Str), Use Rope (Dex).

         Alchemy, Balance, and Disable Device as class skills?




>Skill Points = 4 + int modifier/level

         I think this should probably be at 2 + INT instead of 4 + INT.

         AB