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<blockquote data-quote="BSF" data-source="post: 1331733" data-attributes="member: 13098">By the argument of a sample vs the number of gamers, even if everyone on ENWorld responded to a poll 100% the same way, it would still be a small fraction.&nbsp; At best, you could call it a sampling and try to extrapolate the &quot;percentage&quot;.&nbsp; But, that is non-productive.The current standard of magic is such a tired concept that I don't even notice the polls &quot;Same old, same old&quot;, much less respond to them.&nbsp; The only reason I use it right now is because the spontaneous casters have created a way for the system to be relevant.&nbsp; Now, it has become more an issue of balance.&nbsp; I used to use a spell point system, but I haven't put any thought on how I would make that useful to Sorcerors and Bards (And Shamen from Green Ronin) with the current edition.&nbsp; I like the differences between the Wizard and the Sorceror.&nbsp; It seems like there has to be a mechanical difference to really keep their flavor and I have been too lazy to come up with one myself.&nbsp; LoneWolf's explanation changes none of the mechanics and just creates a different flavor.&nbsp; Well, except that I always envisioned Quicken Spell to work that way...&nbsp; But, the mechanic is clumsy and no amount of flavor makes it less clumsy.&nbsp; However, the mechanic works in a way that keeps everyone generally happy and playing the game.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BSF, post: 1331733, member: 13098"] By the argument of a sample vs the number of gamers, even if everyone on ENWorld responded to a poll 100% the same way, it would still be a small fraction. At best, you could call it a sampling and try to extrapolate the "percentage". But, that is non-productive. The current standard of magic is such a tired concept that I don't even notice the polls "Same old, same old", much less respond to them. The only reason I use it right now is because the spontaneous casters have created a way for the system to be relevant. Now, it has become more an issue of balance. I used to use a spell point system, but I haven't put any thought on how I would make that useful to Sorcerors and Bards (And Shamen from Green Ronin) with the current edition. I like the differences between the Wizard and the Sorceror. It seems like there has to be a mechanical difference to really keep their flavor and I have been too lazy to come up with one myself. LoneWolf's explanation changes none of the mechanics and just creates a different flavor. Well, except that I always envisioned Quicken Spell to work that way... But, the mechanic is clumsy and no amount of flavor makes it less clumsy. However, the mechanic works in a way that keeps everyone generally happy and playing the game. [/QUOTE]

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