don't want to derail the thread, but isn't the far right pretty close to anarchism on economical issues? I don't see much of a difference between anarchism and libertarianism there, as both would realistically lead to a system where might is right
The distinction between Anarchism and Libertarianism lies in the fact that the latter still acknowledges the necessity for some kind of administrative governmental body/institution to protect people's right to self-determination and to exercise free will while the former believes in the abolition of government, seeing it as an impediment to these principles.
As with the whole Charisma = Pretty, I agree that it is an overly simplified measure. However, it's just too much trouble to try and quantify every aspect of a person, hence their lobbing one's force of personality along with their physical appearance into a single heading. I mean, how exactly does being attractive make one better at casting spells or why doesn't someone's intelligence have greater weight in social interactions like diplomacy? My attitude toward it is simple "if it it is reconcilable in the present instance then just ignore it and acknowledge the limitations of the system".
Anyway, going back on topic.
I checked out Unseelie Fey and it works for the build, especially the Vernal Touch special ability, give her a decent at will support option. Butterfly wings seem apt given that my interpretation that pretty equates to crapping out rainbows at the rate of a bad case of diarrhea. Human works well. Even thinking of giving her some Ruathar levels for an elven touch. It doesn't offer much but the bump to saves and BAB is good.
About the Half-Fey and Pixie, starting level's at ECL 5. Was actually considering giving her the Half-Nymph template if it weren't a +2 LA. Considering house-ruling it so that it only grants a +4 Cha and +2 Wis (and not the additional bump of +2 Dex and Int) to justify bringing it down to +1 LA. That Awesome Beauty ability seems apt for the build
@ On Swanmay and Beloved of Valarian: both would entail losing caster levels and I would prefer keeping it parallel to her ECL. Less rule elaboration on our part.
I'd actually recommend bard over sorceress for a new player.
Even an un-optimized bard is a great addition to any party, as in combat they make everyone else around them better. They can do all kinds of mundane and magical things without being overwhelmed by excessive paperwork (definitely have someone sitting next to her to help her manage spells).
In addition to being the pretty one, she gets to be the center of attention if you let her be the party face.
The hardest part will be on the DM, who has to find ways to make the new player feel comfortable and useful and have her share of the spotlight. No matter what, make sure she fulfills a function that no one else can do.
@ Bards: Was actually thinking of giving her levels in Heartfire Fanner. That way she'd get some awesome alternative Bardic Music abilities. Problem is, the melee "Leader" of the party is already playing as an optimized one that is easily at least doubly powerful compared to anything this build could hope to achieve. Also, Prestige Bard loses a caster level at first level. Would it be better to go Bard/Sublime Chord instead? Only problem is that it'll end up having fewer spell slots and spells known than a normal sorceress.
Also, suppose I applied two templates and let her take IotSfV and Ruathar, is it really necessary to sneak in another level?
@ Uniporns: Uniporns? Am I missing something?
