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Originally Posted by Herremann the Wise

Vancian Magic - There are many things I like about Vancian magic but I think it's time has come. The restrictions on the casting of magic should be far more interesting than either this or the daily/encounter/at will options currently available.

Not sure what "Vancian" means, so pardon for that. Please explain if you like.

Do like the concept that magic can be dangerous, and is not just a set of tricks that you have mastered. In other words, as a student of the arcane you might try to stretch your ability and that could have a chance of failure, or *worse*.

For instance, suppose at you have access to a flame spell. But you think you can maybe accomplish a fireball (how different can it be?) so you try it in a time of dire need. There should be a fair chance of success at some reduced effectiveness, but an equal chance of a "backfire" or energy drain, or some such thing.

You could even link the spell casting ability with a specific spell to the number of successes *in game*. that could really encourage a mage to practice their core spells, and limit their repertoire.