While only those that have read Eragon will get this comment fully, I think the rest will get the jist of what I'm asking;
So I wondered how to do magic in D&D akin to how it is wielded and used in Eragon. In the book it is much more kinetic, with it being wielded, countered, reinforced with further power to blast through the enemy barriers - it is stored readily, and burned through as you cast spells. There is fatigue amd exertion the more you cast, but the more energy you draw on the more powerful the spells. Lastly, shielding your mind is paramount as spellcasters often invade the mind, reaching out to steal your secrets and then kill you, which is what answered my question.
In my view, the translation of Eragon's magic system into D&D means using Psionics instead of the traditional magic. Call it magic, but it is out of the Psionics book. Would you all agree? How do you think a fantasy campaign would progress if the "magic" was actually psionics, as were all magic items, etc. A Lich would be not a hugely powerful magic user, but the equivalent in level Psion, able to strip away your mental barriers and have his way with your mind. It is almost like every magic encounter would be like running into Mind Flayers.
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So I wondered how to do magic in D&D akin to how it is wielded and used in Eragon. In the book it is much more kinetic, with it being wielded, countered, reinforced with further power to blast through the enemy barriers - it is stored readily, and burned through as you cast spells. There is fatigue amd exertion the more you cast, but the more energy you draw on the more powerful the spells. Lastly, shielding your mind is paramount as spellcasters often invade the mind, reaching out to steal your secrets and then kill you, which is what answered my question.
In my view, the translation of Eragon's magic system into D&D means using Psionics instead of the traditional magic. Call it magic, but it is out of the Psionics book. Would you all agree? How do you think a fantasy campaign would progress if the "magic" was actually psionics, as were all magic items, etc. A Lich would be not a hugely powerful magic user, but the equivalent in level Psion, able to strip away your mental barriers and have his way with your mind. It is almost like every magic encounter would be like running into Mind Flayers.
Comments?