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Spell Preparation by Class In this system, each class has slightly different rules regarding spell casting and preparation. The greatest benefit of this is that each class’s casting and preparation are defined using common mechanics, but each is unique in it’s style and flavor. This system...

Spell Preparation equal to 1/2 your Caster Level In this system, a spell caster would need only a short rest to prepare his or her spells, and could prepare any combination of spells or spell levels available. That is to say, a level 6 caster could prepare three Level 1 spells (1+1+1=3), a...

I wanted to explore these systems in a little more detail to see if they had real potential. Here’s what I’ve come up with: One-to-One Spell Preparation In this system, level 0 spells would be essentially ‘at-will’, but a Level 1 spell would require spell casters to take a ‘spell...

Here are some concepts that attempt to stay true to the essence of Vancian Magic, but balance the mechanical issues we’ve encountered with the traditional magic system in D&D: One-to-One Spell Preparation - Using the traditional spell list and level designation, spells take a number of rounds...

When it comes Vancian Magic in D&D, saying it’s a ‘hot topic’ is an understatement - there are those who can’t live with it and those who can’t live without it. But if the D&D playtest process has taught me one thing, it’s that when something is so divided, it isn't finished. When D&D...

Here's something to think about: In D&DN, skills are not assumed when a PC makes a check, they're simply a bonus a PC can apply when the DM calls for an ability check or contest. With that in mind, remember that rogue's have skill mastery, not ability mastery. I think the rule was written...