Recent content by Olthynn

I don't think we'll be so lucky. After all, Tome of Battle didn't have sample disciplines, they had nine clearly seperate disciplines. What saved Tome of Battle was that while each discipline had favored weapons, those particular weapons were of very, very little benefit to the maneuvers in...

The thing I really dislike about the revised is that the fluff is dictating the mechanics and it's coming across as almost completely arbitrary. Why do wands channel cold and acid? What can a staff channel 'radiance' but not lightning? Because of some "traditions"?

Agreed. In my opinion, the PHB should just present the spells that are in play. Then, if I feel inclined to, I can select the fire spells and say that I study the ancient tradition of the Hidden Flame. Or, if I want, I can select the fire spells and just say I like fire. Or maybe I'll create a...

It's there, for me at least. I'm guessing it'll take a few moments for everyone to see it.

Thought it would be interesting to get a poll going about all the wizards' implements stuff we've seen today. Three choices: the original, the revised, or neither. The original and revised articles are quoted below.

I really don't like the revised article. In the original article, the implements seemed to enhance the purpose and the flavor of the magic. The wizard lunges his staff forward, sending out a bolt of electricity destroying everything in its path. Another wizard focuses the power of his orb and...