Magus Art Preview #1

In the beginning, I thought it was gonna feel lacking when it comes to combat, but between throwing out Critical Analyses and Healing (Via the physician path), Basic attacks doing +Int damage at level 5, theres always options when it comes to how you wanna take your turn, which is awesome! I think we both know that Out of Combat is where the scholar really shines. With the Cunning Linguist erudite application, being able to communicate with absolutely any being is a super amazing skill (Whether or not that's reasonable for a level 2, who knows), as a Half Elf Sage, you can meet the 5 Language prereq at level one. Also as a Half elf, by 3rd level, I had training in 9 skills and expertise in two of em. It was amazing. Overall, it felt really versatile, with very helpful combat options, and easily surpassing the rogue or bard as skill/tool junkie.

Hey Brenden - I'd be really interested in hearing about your experience with the Scholar. Did you go Physician or Tactician? Which Erudite Applications did you take? What was the most fun part of playing a Scholar? What, if anything, felt lackluster?

Benjamin Huffman

Just the prospect of some more scholar content is making me so excited. I playtested 1-5 and its the most fun I've ever had with a homebrew class! Take as long as you need, Im sure you'll make it phenomenal!

Hey Brendan - welcome to the Sterling Vermin Adventuring Company! I have gotten a lot of requests to return to the Scholar both from Patreon backers and general SV fans so I think a return to it is likely...maybe even imminent? I have been away from it for awhile now so once I complete Magus I'll take another look at it and see if its the right time to come back. I don't want to get anyone too excited, because I don't know what the time scale of getting it done will actually be, but I think I am going to commission a piece of art soon that would eventually be used in the Scholar class if I complete it.

Benjamin Huffman

Hey Ben, I just pledged and I was wondering if you had any plans in the works to expand on the Scholar. If not, thats totally reasonable, you're doing amazing work. Im just a huuuuuuuge fan of the Scholar, its without a doubt my favorite thing you've released (Despite it only being levels 1-5)

Definitely interested in Saurian, and can't wait to see the updated Magus!

Matthew Gesus

The art looks great! And I'd be interested in seeing an updated Saurian. It's a really cool race, but I think many of its subraces might be a bit too powerful when combined with the base racial traits. And I must admit that I'm extremely curious about what this/these new subrace(s) might be.