Suggestions for future versions of IA Options

[rbeverjr]

I'll be making several suggestions (or at least bringing ideas) to the appreciated, great IA game developers. Even if you don't like my idea, maybe it will spark one of your own. Critto can let me know when he's no longer interested in hearing these ideas from me.

My first idea has to do with weapon proficiencies. Simply put you get more proficiency slots as you spend more time with weapons. Dual classes would get slots according to whatever class they are currently.
Maximum weapon proficiency slots per weapon type:
1 for wizards and sorcerers;
2 for clerics, druids, thieves, ranger-cleric mc, thief-cleric mc, and bards;
3 for caster-melee types (rangers, paladins, multi-class caster-fighters);
5 for straight melee classes (all fighters and barbarians).
Wizards/sorcerers can’t have combat styles, but all others can. APR increases are not limited to warriors. Kits can’t increase the number of proficiency slots, except in very rare cases. For instance, rangers in more modern DnD versions can specialize in the use of 2 weapons or in archery. Consequently, it makes sense to me that a ranger specialized in archery can have 5 slots in bows.

This post has been edited by rbeverjr: Feb 22 2019, 12:20 AM

[rbeverjr]

I think the that racial combat is interesting from a strategic standpoint, but I think this kit is weak compared to other kits available. I suggest beefing up the Protector.

As the game favors rangers with extra items and quests, having an alternative to vagrant would be nice. I know the swan army is wicked powerful, but I want my hero to be wicked powerful himself without summons. That's why I skipped all the extra quests and equipment available for ranger protagonist and played a riskbreaker protagonist once.

Although personally, I detest how squishy the riskbreaker is early on. As I recall, I spent a good deal of coin on potions with him. I know a few tricks to keep his health, but am curious what your favorite tactic is to prolong the life of your low level riskbreaker...