Kensai

[Sinboy666]

So I couldn't find the old sticky thread about the PrCs and I thought I'd post real quick.

I'm gonna be playing in a IK game. I get the fun of playing two characters to even out the party. Only 3 of us playing and it's easier to just have 4 PCs.

I got a Trollkin Pistoleer all planned out for the one of them. But was thinking of making a Kensai Orgun, thinking that the whole idea of the oath would really work for that.

I was wondering if anyone has used Kensai and whether or not they meld well with IK.

[Oldgrue]

Kensai really doesn't play too terribly well with the IK.

The signature weapon mechanic gets hazy - most magic items that cause an XP loss start to suck up other stats as well. The fluff reason for the signature weapon is pretty close to the (fluff based )suspicion that the investment of self in the weapon is equivalent to making items, or necromancy. If that wasn't enough, the PC could invest in 'magic hands', natural weapons, what have you. I'd deny the natural weapons clause at a very minimum.
Power surge is significantly powerful, Withstand and Instill should be looked at very carefully.

But here's a link to the old thread (http://old.privateerpressforums.com/index.php?showtopic=75083) -and- more opinions on what books are good/bad/ugly. (http://old.privateerpressforums.com/index.php?showtopic=70531&hl=prestige%20class&st=50#)

edit: Ah, the joy of my fat fingers. Typos fixed...maybe...