Autumnal
Bruce Baugh, Writer of Fortune
I don’t like Vancian magic. Never have - it’s just not something I want a part of my fantasies. I also don’t like spell point systems that end up giving you essentially the same outcome in spells per day. And it occurs to me that I have no idea what the 5e world is like these days when it comes to alternatives.
I very much liked 4e’s AEDU framework. I liked the 3e Unearthed Arcana recharge magic framework (throwing out most of the special cases). I like Shadowdark’s version of renewable magic, where failure at casting a spell means you can’t use it again and a fumble means who have to make ends to the source of your magic. You can see the theme here: I like casters with flexibility and repeatable options comparable to other sorts of characters. I also have fun with possibilities I haven’t considered.
So: enlighten me, please! Especially if you have actual play experience to recount.
Please don’t just give a title. Have pity on me: I haven’t been following the field at all for a bunch of years. Describe the system. Thank you!
I very much liked 4e’s AEDU framework. I liked the 3e Unearthed Arcana recharge magic framework (throwing out most of the special cases). I like Shadowdark’s version of renewable magic, where failure at casting a spell means you can’t use it again and a fumble means who have to make ends to the source of your magic. You can see the theme here: I like casters with flexibility and repeatable options comparable to other sorts of characters. I also have fun with possibilities I haven’t considered.
So: enlighten me, please! Especially if you have actual play experience to recount.
Please don’t just give a title. Have pity on me: I haven’t been following the field at all for a bunch of years. Describe the system. Thank you!