Rogue - Assassin Changes

[nokowi]

You are right about this and that's the reason why I'm not opposed to a few more DCs, but not too many. 1-3 more DCs means I'll be able to drop some int from enhancements, destiny, and/or twist, which will allow me to do more than I am currently able. It opens the door for more variety, and I think that's a good thing. Too many more will enable even more options, which can widen the margin of error and destroy the uniquely skillful playstyle of the assassin.

Do you need this DC at level 18?

If the answer is no, then DC is not needed in the assassin core. It should come through items. Placing the DC in the core build adds a huge risk without any additional benefit, except to those who want viable no-fail EE multi-class assassins.

Would a level 28 +6 DC item allow you to do all those things you desire?

If the answer is yes, then items, not core DC changes, are the way to go.

EDIT: If all the DC happens at level 20, I am far less opposed to this.

I will repeat again that assassin is not behind bard because of DC. You are going to need very good gear to be an effective assassin regardless of your DC. Allowing the DC before the rest of the gear/toughness is going to cause so many complaints when less skilled players still can't excel in EE content. It pushes players not ready for EE into EE. I predict a huge increase in complaints about assassin if DC is increased in the core assassin line.

A friendly 'your not ready for assassin yet" is a much better solution.