AU Design Diary: Spell Templates

John Crichton

First Post

• Jun 13, 2003

• #1

http://www.montecook.com/diary.html

I'm sure most of you have seen this already but I'd like to comment anyway.

I like it. It makes sense within the system and gives the magic-users a little extra punch if they want it without having to alter their whole character or take a PrC. The material cost for the tweaks makes up for the potential unbalancing effects. I likes it...

 

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Apok

First Post

• Jun 13, 2003

• #2

I like it. A very sweet idea, much more interesting than your typical D&D Metamagic and more usefull.

 

ph34r

First Post

• Jun 13, 2003

• #3

AU keeps getting better and better!

 

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EarthsShadow

First Post

• Jun 13, 2003

• #4

Oh Wow those are way cool!!!

I can't wait until these books come out, oh man am I going to run a sweet butt kicking AU game. D&D3.5 I was considering you but now I can honestly say forget it I'm going all AU with my money.

Monte, if you read this, I think your a genius.

 

A'koss

Explorer

• Jun 13, 2003

• #5

Damn, I'm gettin' a serious AU groove goin' on here. Y'know, I may not agree with the animorphic setting he's created but the ruleset he's created is spot on. This book is absolutely on my *must have* list.


Cheers,

A'koss.

 

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TiQuinn

Registered User

• Jun 13, 2003

• #6

I voted "Other" only because I can't base my opinion on one example. I need to read the book!

However, it sounds very cool, and very logical. I'm no fan of Metamagic feats because of their high double cost. This seems like it could be a better system. I also like the fact that it really gives you a way to customize spells so that even if two caster's use the same spell, they can have very different effects.

I am a little wary, though. I see potential for a broad selection of spell templates. Some are bound to be more powerful than others, and some may be unbalanced. Broad selection has its good points and bad points.

But I always love new ideas!

 

Yeoman

First Post

• Jun 13, 2003

• #7

So far I haven't seen much that really got me interested in AU, but these templates have definitely perked my interest. I'll going to give this some serious thought when I see it in the store now. It sounds like something I'd incorporate into my normal campaign.

 

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kibbitz

First Post

• Jun 13, 2003

• #8

Need to see more to judge fairly, but that little snippet looked mighty good to me.

 

Umbran

Mod Squad

Staff member

Supporter

• Jun 13, 2003

• #9

I'm another "other". Interestig concept, but I'll need to see the actual book to see if I like the overall execution.

 

Gez

First Post

• Jun 13, 2003

• #10

I'll yoink that idea...