Re: [Crawl-ref-discuss] Artificer class

[Brett S. <dis...@gm...>]

The class definitely seems interesting, not having to take the
otherwise terrible thief class to start with t&d skill is an
intriguing side effect.

If any rod at all is considered it would probably have to be limited
to either smiting or striking, the later being mostly inferior to a
wand of magic dart.  Enslavement seems like a rather strong effect to
be handing out from the start, as well.

I wouldn't give them a weapon if a (hand) crossbow is provided, though
a knife could possibly be argued for (or a hammer for the tool
connotation).

On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 9:55 PM, David Ploog <pl...@mi...> wrote:
> Hi folks!
>
> Two activists have put together a new class, the Artificer. This is a
> class starting with a good feeling for technical stuff, which in Crawl
> translates to Evocations, Traps & Doors and Crossbows. (The Evocations
> being most important, I guess.) They start with two wands (one being of
> random effects, the other one a minor tier wand to be chosen).
>
> I think that the class adds interesting gameplay: it would be an ideal
> choice for players intending to go with misc. items and/or with Nemelex.
> While our miscellaneous items are not overhauled yet, the second reason
> seems worthwhile already know. (And I still have my plans for the Deep
> Dwarf species, the one without innate healing. This would fit with the
> Artificer class very nicely.)
>
> You can see the patch and a description here:
>
> https://sourceforge.net/tracker2/?func=detail&aid=2399438&group_id=143991&atid=757515
>
> So I am asking if anyone has opinions on this, in either direction.
>
> Here are some minor observations of mine:
> * They start with two means of ranged attacks. Is a weapon even needed?
> * One might consider rods, but giving wands, rod and crossbow is out of
>   the question. What about having the rod be one choice for the second
>   item (currently choice among four wands).
> * I would change the flavour text (not mention Nemelex, for a start).
>
> David
>
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