DM Q&A: Class: Prestige class

[vangiggsy]

Under the character creation guidelines in the server rules it states that you are allowed to take a prestige class for your tenth level. I play a ranger who is currently 9th and 1st rogue. I had hoped to take the arcane archer class on my next level but was told in game by an experienced player I would not be allowed to do so. I understand that there has to be a RP element and that certain prestige classes are by application only such as the balckguard, but could you clarify this as I don't want to risk doing anything illegal. Thanks!

[vangiggsy]

Bah nevermind just read a thread lower down...sorry!

[ShadowCatJen]

Specifically speaking what the crew would like to see is some roleplaying effort made to fit the prestige class you want to take. For instance, for Arcane Archers, they should typically go heavy with following their elven heritage and show a bit of study or practice with their arcane abilities. To simply take it without any roleplay explanation sort of smacks of powermoding (the act of taking a class just because it will give your PC the best combat advantage and not for any roleplay reasons).

Now, there's nothing really stopping you from taking the class, but if you do please be advised that we will be watching your roleplay afterward.

If you're not sure how to go about roleplaying these aspects, please do not hesitate to ask any on the crew or any of our more experienced players for advise.

[vangiggsy]

I always fully intended to RP it. Just wanted clarification on the rules. Irrelevant now likely as my character is a ranger/rogue and you need to be a wiz or sorc to use AA. Should have checked this earlier *bangs head on desk*

[ShadowCatJen]

*big grin* Ehhh... ya, was also going to mention that little bit to ya too. But my answer still stands, that goes for any PrC you'd want to take. *nodsnods*