Warmaster Horus
Explorer
The only time I make a big deal out this is when it's pertinent to the story or a really pricey component is necessary. Other than that we rarely touch on it.
For the most part I would say "no".
I think there are fairly easy ways to make the component system worthwhile, but as-written I'm inclined to ignore it except for 'costly' material components.
What "added complication" would that be?
As a player you don't have to actually move your hands or say any magic words...you know that right?
Ah. In that case, I think you meant to ask: Are verbal and somatic components worth the added complexity?I think it is obvious, but since some of you missed it, I'll expound.
Verbal and Somatic components could be replaced with a flat rule that _all_ spells have verbal and somatic components or that none of the spells have them. The added complication is in keeping track of which spells do and which spells do not have verbal and/or somatic components.
Verbal is definitely run with RAW, as not enforcing it makes silence pretty useless.
Are verbal and somatic components worth the added complication?
I that's intended, based on the arcane focus or component pouch items existing.
Verbal and Somatic components could be replaced with a flat rule that _all_ spells have verbal and somatic components or that none of the spells have them.