I love this! I have reskined Familiars so many different ways over the years. I started playing in the days of AD&D, so I have had my share of practice and time to think about it. As a DM, I encourage my players to think outside the box and try to strike deals with anything that can fall into the familiar category and develop a bond organically through RP. If I am running a high-level campaign I always have a handful of spells I allow upcasting on. Find familiar is always one of them. Watching someone upcast the spell and request something like a smoke mephit is great. I'm not sure if you have checked out the new 2024 version for pact of the chain yet, but the updated list is much better and includes things like a skeleton and a Slaad tadpole.
Glad you enjoyed it! We've been looking at the updated 2024 versions, but are mostly awaiting its final release before we dive into the specifics. That'll definitely be an episode we cover at some point.
This is an excellent question. I think (given the description of the spell), the homunculus isn't a spirit per se, but rather part of the caster's own soul (I'm not 100% sure but I believe the original intention of the spell was basically a constant scrying spell up at the cost of HP). However, many of the ways to get a familiar in this episode could apply to the crafting of a homunculus as well (through RP, magical locations, etc.). That would be pretty cool to have a rogue with a homunculus scout, for example.
Love this! Great job gents! 🤘🏻
Thank you much! Glad you enjoyed it.
I love this! I have reskined Familiars so many different ways over the years. I started playing in the days of AD&D, so I have had my share of practice and time to think about it. As a DM, I encourage my players to think outside the box and try to strike deals with anything that can fall into the familiar category and develop a bond organically through RP. If I am running a high-level campaign I always have a handful of spells I allow upcasting on. Find familiar is always one of them. Watching someone upcast the spell and request something like a smoke mephit is great. I'm not sure if you have checked out the new 2024 version for pact of the chain yet, but the updated list is much better and includes things like a skeleton and a Slaad tadpole.
Glad you enjoyed it! We've been looking at the updated 2024 versions, but are mostly awaiting its final release before we dive into the specifics. That'll definitely be an episode we cover at some point.
great show keep it up.
Thanks! We definitely will :)
How did you guys know I needed this today!? Your timing is exceptional, as always. :) Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration.
You're quite welcome
how do you feel about homunculus?
This is an excellent question. I think (given the description of the spell), the homunculus isn't a spirit per se, but rather part of the caster's own soul (I'm not 100% sure but I believe the original intention of the spell was basically a constant scrying spell up at the cost of HP). However, many of the ways to get a familiar in this episode could apply to the crafting of a homunculus as well (through RP, magical locations, etc.). That would be pretty cool to have a rogue with a homunculus scout, for example.