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Artificer Updates!

Added 2025-04-22 18:23:39 +0000 UTC

I was quite surprised to see not only the instant support for the earlier artificer draft, but also how many people volunteered to do extended playtesting! Seeing that, I wanted to put some extra time into the class so that it can be a more more solid foundation from which to collect feedback. The first draft was really more of a loose collection of ideas rather than a playable class, THIS version, is very much playable, and I'm eager to hear your feedback,

What's changed?

The overall flavor has shifted from sci-fi to more fantasy. While players can always reflavor elements of a class, I wanted to make sure the artificer fit with the feel of the rest of the game.
Placeholder art. To better show off the concept of the weapons and inventions, I'm commissioning new art to be made!
Much clearer mechanics and balance. The core mechanics are much better defined and the numbers should be rather close to where other classes are at the same level.

What I'm keeping an eye on:

The progression of gaining new inventions/upgrades. I heroes to feel like the have a good, healthy number of options, not starved of then nor too many to keep track of.
Mishaps. The goal is that they convey the feeling "yeah, I deserved that for pushing my luck so far" rather than "i'm being punished". Some may need fine tuning, others may be changed entirely.
Are there any gadgets/inventions/fantasies you feel like an artificer should have that is not currently represented?
Some names are still not quite there, and could use another pass.

Please send me any notes you have from your own playtesting, either here, on discord or via email evan@nimblerpg.com

Thanks!