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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Belen" data-source="post: 2504278" data-attributes="member: 1405">None taken.  Basically, we're arguing what constitues "D&D."  It is a no win argument.  For me, the DM chooses the encounters, level of equipment, etc.  I have no trouble challenging characters no matter what equipment they may or may not have.I have been in games where the casters outshined everyone else even when they had better than wealth by level limits.  I have also been in campaigns where the casters stunk even when the fighter only had a +1 sword.Is there a problem with high level magic?  Yes.  I, for one, would prefer to go back to how some of the 2e spells worked in that they had negative side effects.However, I maintain that characters do not need a grab bag of items.  I do not advocate zero items.  I just do not think you need a magic shop on every corner to play D&D.</blockquote>