In The Hero Within, not every hero charges into battle or channels the arcane. Some heroes build their advantage.
Tinkerers are the architects of the impossible.Where others see obstacles, they see… opportunity. Gears, wires, fuel cells, alchemical canisters—whatever it takes.
We’ve designed the Tinkerer as a three-stage class that grows from scrappy inventors into world-changing creators.
In this explosive (sometimes literally) episode of Life of Fiction – the Podcast, we break down the class where creativity is the weapon. If you’ve ever dreamed of building gadgets, mixing science with sorcery, or solving problems with gears instead of swords—this one’s for you.
Here's what we cover:
🛠️ Class Progression – From scrappy Inventor to world-shaping Artificer, we explore how Tinkerers evolve in The Hero Within.
🤖 Gadget Design & Combat Tricks – Mechanical companions, rune-blasters, teleport nodes, and more—because why fight fair?
🔬 Tech vs. Magic – Should Tinkerers stay grounded in science… or embrace alchemy and arcane fuel sources?
⚖️ Balance & Limitations – How to keep inventors powerful, but not overpowered. Think blueprints, rare parts, and mechanical chaos.
💥 Creative Chaos Encouraged – We invite YOU to help shape the weirdest, wildest, most satisfying crafting system ever seen in an RPG.
Plus: Community questions, design challenges, and a philosophical debate about whether you should be allowed to build a duck that explodes on command. (Spoiler: probably yes.)
🛠️ Jump into the discussion at LifeOfFiction.comBecause invention is just imagination… with screws.
Drop your thoughts in the comments! Here’s the article that we’re discussing on this subject (in more detail)…
NEXT TIME: The Defender Class – Strength Through Sacrifice
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Thats it. That’s all I’ve got for you this week.
If you love storytelling, role-playing games, or just being part of a creative movement, now is your chance.
Come play with me.
Remember: You are MORE than you THINK you are!...see you next time. 🚀
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