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Reflections: 3 Class Archetypes
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
by Ismael A. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 07/27/2017 00:09:59

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this product for review.

This product, coming in at 4 pages, not including a cover, encompases some very interesting and great archetypes for characters that go off the beaten path. Many such archetypes are merely fun thought experiments or clever concepts withough good follow through on rules or playability.

Reflections is different. It grants unique options that are both exciting fro their thematic approach, and practical for use at the table. The Semblance sorcerous origin is about toying with illusions in a way that even the Wizard tradition can't match, but makes it an excellent and balanced choice all the same. The Copy Cat Roguish archetype makes for an excellent cat burglar that can mimic opponents and act as a jack of all trades while having some amazing abilities that allow it to in fact copy opponents. I am reminded of the Team Fortress 2 spy, and that is a great thing!

Finally, the pact of the Avatar takes the Warlock's patron concept and cranks it up further to make your warlock literally embody your patron's form. The ability to transform does not seem to have a duration, though that seems to be by design, though I would recommend there being some kind of duration, even if it is something long like an hour. The hand of the patron ability seems overpowered as well, though I believe that is not necessarily by design. The idea is solid, however, but may need some tweaks to avoid being rife with abuse from people who can take advantage of some action economy loopholes.

While there are a handful of issues with the rules as written (Substitute Reality working poorly if overlapped onto a building, or a lack of an action type to activate Beginner's Luck), the product's issues are few and negligible in most games. However, there are a few issues that can't (or shouldn't) be ignored, such as the Turnabout ability of the Copy Cat. I am ok with it mimicing a spell, but letting it mimic dragon's breath seems a bit extreme and not within the thematics of the concept.

Ultimately, this is a solid product that had a lot of thought put into it. I am extremely happy with the way that the rules and thematics were presented, and I give this product 4 out of 5. For a dollar, you won't regret picking this up!



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