Looking for Barbarian Feedback

[Kaedrin]

There is an alternative class feature for Barbarians that replaces Rage. I'm curious if there are enough folks playing barbarians interested in this enough for me to make it an option.

Currently - Rage
Indomitable Will (Level 14): +4 Will Saves vs Mind Spells


* Rage (Level 1): +4 Str, +4 Con, +2 Will saves, -2 AC
* Greater Rage (Level 11): +6 Str, +6 Con, +3 Will saves, -2 AC
* Mighty Rage (Level 20): +8 Str, +8 Con, +4 Will saves, -2 AC



Alternate Class Feature - Whirlwind Frenzy
Evasion (Level 14) replaces Indomitable Will


* Whirlwind Frenzy (Level 1): +4 Str, +2 Dodge AC, +2 Reflex Saves, +1 Attack per round, -2 AB (no bonus attack or AB penalty if hasted)
* Greater Whirlwind Frenzy (Level 11): +6 Str, +3 Dodge AC, +3 Reflex Saves, +1 Attack per round, -2 AB (no bonus attack or AB penalty if hasted)
* Mighty Whirlwind Frenzy (Level 20): +8 Str, +4 Dodge AC, +4 Reflex Saves, +1 Attack per round, -2 AB (no bonus attack or AB penalty if hasted)



This makes Barbarians a more edgy, agile brute that provides great synergy with the rogue, swashbuckler, and thug.

[Beldar]

I am in favor of any change that makes the barbarian class more appealing. I have never played a barbarian in the current rules because the benefits that barbarian provides do not make up for the losses barbarian has compared to fighter (loss of feats, armor proficiencies). This change would make the barbarian more appealing (provides a haste like effect w/o casting and an AC boost). Synergy with the agile classes is good because of the armor limitations and for role-playing a Conan type character. I give this change a thumbs up.