Empirate
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Gandalf was a 5th level Magic-User.
(not that I completely agree, but it's such a classic, I couldn't resist)
(not that I completely agree, but it's such a classic, I couldn't resist)
D&D 3E/3.5 3.5 low magic campaign tips
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billd91
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When considering a low magic campaign in which the players still have access to spellcasters, you really have to consider nerfing the spellcasters back a ways.
We've already seen someone mention limiting the levels they can achieve. Forcing them, in effect, to multiclass.
You could also consider some of the following:
We've already seen someone mention limiting the levels they can achieve. Forcing them, in effect, to multiclass.
You could also consider some of the following:
- significantly cutting back the spell slots they get, maybe stop each level at 2 or 3 instead of 5
- pruning the spell lists available per class to keep to a less flashy or powerful set of options, maybe emphasize fellow party member buffs like bless, magic weapon and other spells that help out in fights indirectly rather than directly
- increase all casting times to full actions or 1 round casting times
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