I have had a coupe of threads focused towards changing the Long rest casters into Short rest ones using the Warlock Chassis, but just started thinking earlier (about 10 minutes ago, as I was writing a response to someone in a different thread) about a better way to change them. What if full casters, were changed so that they got a single slot for each spell level 1-5 that recharged on a short rest, and a few levels later got a second slot for that level. Then, spell levels 6-9 refreshed on a long rest.
Any balance minded people willing to take a look at this? this means way more short resting, and allows more total spells per long rest, assuming the "standard" 2 short/1 long.
Half and third casters get a much slower scaling, with Half casters getting 2 first level spells, and 1 of the others. 5th level recharges on a Long rest for them. Third casters only get 1 per spell level on a short rest.
This feels a bit boggled, as I am mostly writing this stuff out as I think of it, but it feels semi-balanced. At least enough to not break the sturdy chassis of 5E. Thoughts?
EDIT: Also, this thread isn't just about spells, those are just the most dominant Long rest mechanic. Any thoughts on other Long rest mechanics are welcome as well.
Any balance minded people willing to take a look at this? this means way more short resting, and allows more total spells per long rest, assuming the "standard" 2 short/1 long.
Half and third casters get a much slower scaling, with Half casters getting 2 first level spells, and 1 of the others. 5th level recharges on a Long rest for them. Third casters only get 1 per spell level on a short rest.
This feels a bit boggled, as I am mostly writing this stuff out as I think of it, but it feels semi-balanced. At least enough to not break the sturdy chassis of 5E. Thoughts?
EDIT: Also, this thread isn't just about spells, those are just the most dominant Long rest mechanic. Any thoughts on other Long rest mechanics are welcome as well.
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