Comments on: Let’s Get it On! An Ass-Kicking Review of ‘Martial Power’

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By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:53:10 +0000

Definitely don’t think it represents much in the way of power creep. I think some of the effects are more exciting… but not necessarily more powerful. I may be wrong, but I haven’t seen anyone show that a power from MP is unambigiously better than equivalent powers in the PHB.

By: Janna

Janna — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:19:35 +0000

@ Nicholas: I’m waiting for my paladin to get some love, too. Sadly, it looks like Divine Power might be the last one to get released. Grrr….

@ Mr.HappyFunBall: The power creep shouldn’t be too bad, especially compared to previous editions. Wizards built in the ability to swap out powers at level-up time, so PCs of any age can have access to the stuff in the book.

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:40:00 +0000

@Mr.HappyFunBall: I’ve only skimmed the book but my impression is that there is pretty significant power creep. The improvements to the “core” builds in this book balances it pretty well with the new builds. However characters made with this book are more powerful compared to those without it.

By: Neil

Neil — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:39:30 +0000

This was a book that I was waiting for. My rogue happened to reach level 5 the week after buying the book so it was perfect! The two levels I like least for rogue abilities are level 1 & 5 daily powers. Martial Powers provided me with plenty of options to choose from.

Regarding the comment about power creep, I don’t see it as being a very large one. Many of the rogue level 5 powers were still 1[w] damage. What Wizards has done is add new effects to the attacks taking in broader use of the conditions.

Well worth the purchase.