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Psionic-focused D&D 5e.

Posted by Dirigible
Dirigible
member, 182 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 01:43
  • msg #1

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

So, there's a new version of the psychic Mystic class out on WotC's Unearthed Arcana ( http://dnd.wizards.com/article...-arcana/mystic-class ). There's a lot of flexibility for one class there, and it's the first time since AD&D 2e that psionics have looked different enough from magic to be more than a reskin, to me.

Would anyone be interested in a psionics-focused game of D&D 5e set in a homebrew, Indian-flavoured setting? (That's South Asian, not Native American, to clarify) I'd like to see at least one, maybe half, potentially even all the PCs as Mystics or with a psionic version of the Magic Initiate feat to dabble with the new rules.
GammaBear
member, 751 posts
Gaymer
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 01:59
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Psionic-focused D&D 5e

Yes! So much yes!!!
Novocrane
member, 325 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 02:00
  • msg #3

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

Ditto.
tmagann
member, 434 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 02:02
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Psionic-focused D&D 5e

I'll give it a try
horus
member, 93 posts
Wayfarer of the
Western Wastes
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 04:23
  • msg #5

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

You should probably read the book Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny if you haven't already.  Might give you ideas...
Rinandien
member, 31 posts
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Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 11:55
  • msg #6

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

Generally interested, would like to know more about the worls and in which direction would the game go beyond trying out psionics.
Angara
member, 2 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 13:14
  • msg #7

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

In reply to Dirigible (msg # 1):

Yes! Yes! Yes! I would be very interested in this.
This message was last edited by the user at 17:46, Thu 16 Mar 2017.
HEarlPendelfield
member, 35 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 13:53
  • msg #8

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

Count me as interested, it has been a long time since I have dabbled with a psionic character.
pdboddy
member, 492 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 14:32
  • msg #9

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

Is it just the mystic that's psionic, or are there other psionic classes in Unearthed Arcana?
tmagann
member, 435 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 16:24
  • msg #10

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

It's just the one class,but the paths break it into two: One spells (essentially) and one Armor and weapons
HEarlPendelfield
member, 36 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 16:32
  • msg #11

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

The newest release has six Mystic orders to choose from. Avatar, Awakened, Immortal, Nomad, Soul Knife and Wu Jen.
GammaBear
member, 752 posts
Gaymer
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 16:33
  • msg #12

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

There's actually 6 Orders, each with its own different feel.
tmagann
member, 436 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 16:43
  • msg #13

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

6? I may not have the latest, then.
pdboddy
member, 493 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 18:41
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Psionic-focused D&D 5e

In reply to HEarlPendelfield (msg # 11):

That's pretty cool then.  Makes the thought of playing a psionic class more interesting.
LadyMer
member, 80 posts
Thu 16 Mar 2017
at 22:49
  • msg #15

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

Looks cool- I'd be willing to give it a go.
McLugh
member, 18 posts
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 03:58
  • msg #16

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

6 orders with very different flavors, I just finished reading the write up and wow. There are so many different kind of characters you could roll with.
This message was last edited by the user at 03:58, Fri 17 Mar 2017.
odysseasdallas
member, 16 posts
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 15:12
  • msg #17

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

I'd definitely like to try!
LunarKitty
member, 345 posts
Fri 17 Mar 2017
at 17:14
  • msg #18

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

That sounds intriguing.
This message was last edited by a moderator, as it was against the forum rules, at 17:55, Fri 17 Mar 2017.
odysseasdallas
member, 20 posts
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 12:22
  • msg #19

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

Indian themed? Mhmm...
This message was last edited by a moderator, as it was against the forum rules, at 12:31, Sat 18 Mar 2017.
billiam
member, 55 posts
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 13:58
  • msg #20

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

A dnd Sadhu party? And experiential material sounds great! Post a link if you go through with it.
Dirigible
member, 183 posts
Sat 18 Mar 2017
at 17:46
  • msg #21

Psionic-focused D&D 5e

Lots of interest! Very encouraging.

I'm not quite ready to put up a Player's Wanted ad yet (~75% done posting setting info), but those of you interested can have a look at what's there now and use it to start brainstorming character concepts:

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