Hey there.  I'm looking for a game that really integrates and explores psionic aspects in both mechanics and narrative.  I think it is hands-down the coolest version of supernatural abilities, and it's a shame that in general it doesn't get much exposure.

A brief wishlist:
  Aesthestic: The look and vibe of psionics is so cool.  It would be great to embrace that for allies, some enemies, and if not the game world, perhaps at least the community that the characters belong to.
  Challenges: More mind-based challenges in the narrative would be great.  Different editions sometimes have formalized rules for this, but even without using those, there are plenty of ways to theme a challenge to the mind.
  Balance: This is the tricky one.  Psionic characters in general are super cool, but broadly speaking struggle to function in parties the way traditional magic does, as many classes are limited in terms of their ability to affect allies.  In addition, in PF at least, their equivalent to cantrips is pretty poor.  Some classes were written out poorly - descriptions/abilities are flawed (Mostly in 3.5 core).  There are many ways to approach this - we might lean more on consumable items, or the GM might examine ways to allow us to affect one another.
  Established Characters: This is more negotiable, but I've played enough level one characters for quite a while.  I'd much rather start off at least somewhat established - somewhere in the 3-5 range would be great.

If this is something you're interested in, either as a GM or player, please feel free to comment.
This message was last updated by the user at 18:40, Thu 23 May.

I am in.


Some tips:
Dark Sun: (www.athas.org) is a site recognized by WotC as the official source of all things Dark Sun, a setting a la madmax that relies heavily in psionics
Level: If not 3-5 as the OP wants, maybe gestalt level 1?
Balance: I am quite comfortable with the 3.5/pathfinder rules. The only change I would ask is the abolition of the Pseudo Errata of Complete Psionics. DR should apply to powers and spells alike or not at all.

I am also interested in such a game and 2nd the suggestions posed by kark2.

Eberron is also a psionic friendly setting.

Eberron is probably my favorite setting.  I can see how it might dilute psionic focus, though, since magic is so integral.  I'd be up for just about any setting.

Gestalt is a lot of fun, so level 1 gestalt would also be acceptable.  That might alleviate some of the difficulties of psionics not playing nicely in the party if each party member has more accessible options for maintaining themselves.

I agree with the OP that psionics is awesome and many GMs tend to sideline or prohibit them.

I have plans for at least two (long)campaign arcs where psionics are at a slight to significant advantage to resolve the threat.

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mature game.
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Just following up to keep this thread alive and clarify that I'm still looking for a game.  It seems like there is plenty of interest from potential players.

Bumping for visibility going into the weekend.

Bumping for visibility going into the weekend.

I could run something for this, with a preference for Pathfinder.  I have the old Expanded Psionic Handbook from 3.5E, and I just picked up Ultimate Psionics from DSP.

Some thoughts and ideas:
1.) Players starting at 5th Level.
2.) Homebrew setting - something not quite as grim as Dark Sun, but still leaning towards an "aftermath" of sorts.
3.) Semi-transparency with magic vs psionics; moderate mechanical interaction between them.

How does that resonate with folks?  Any suggestions or revisions?

I would definitely be interested!

The game is up!  It has a Mature rating - I hope you'll take a look. :)

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Bumping it again

Bump for those who weren't accepted into the game.

Bump!

Just bumping this.  Seems like there's a fair bit of enthusiastic folks looking for a game.

Yep, always up for a psionic game.
This message was last edited by the user at 11:45, Wed 17 July.

Is there a preference between 1st party and 3rd party psionics or is that not that important?

Psionics per se is only 1st party in 3.5. In Pathfinder they are 3rd party. Psychic magic is 1st party in psionics but it doesn't count (at least for me, the OP may decide otherwise)

At the risk of derailing, doesn't 1E pathfinder also have psionic classes, or are they just a variant on the arcane/divine split?

In any case, if dreamscarred press is preferred over paizo I might be able to wrangle something together since it looks like there's still solid interest.

Occult magic utilizes some of the principles of psionics (such as undercasting), but official Paizo sources don't utilize psionics in a full sense.  Ultimate Psionics, by Dreamscarred, integrates it nicely into 1E.
This message was last edited by the user at 02:45, Sun 21 July.

Dreamscarred Press can be considered the true psionics of Pathfinder. Psychic Magic is just the same spells with psionic flavor.
And there will be always interest in Psionics. We are a small but loyal bunch.

Sadly, Incarnum isn't so popular.

Ah, right, psychic magic.  For some reason I was coming up with occult.

It looks like Dreamscarred is the better option either way.

I don't want to promise anything just yet but would a module with DS psionics interest anybody?

I'd be up for it.  As noted in my first post, I have concerns about how psionics doesn't lend itself to cohesive party support - buffing tends to be much more of a hassle - but that could easily be rectified or supported.

I am sure that everybody is interested.

In 3.5 it was more difficult to find psionic supports. I recall Sangehirn, the Life Mantle of the ardents and the auras of the Divine Minds. Still... it was possible to do something.

In Pathfinder, Euterpe's Prophetic Song is psionic bard in one power. And basically everyone with the "collective" class feature is a buffer/debuffer.

You bet I am interested!

I want to play too.

Posting to bump - seems like there's still plenty of interest in a game like this.

Bumpity

Still looking!  :D