No, my example is that you can't play a psion who abjures all musty books and scrolls (couldn't use them even if she wanted to--her power comes completely from within) and prefers working with the mental power within, who doesn't carry around bat droppings and who doesn't make crazy gestures or chant words to cast his spells. Not without adding class features. You also can't play a shaman who is in tune with the spirit world and has a spirit guide with the core rules (without adding class features) or a demonologist whose magic is based around making pacts with summoned demons for long term service in exchange for vile acts from day one with the rules. It is very easy to make these characters with a little houseruling or extra supplements.
) If the DM wasn't of "acceptable skill", shouldn't I insist on sticking to core?
