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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nonlethal Force" data-source="post: 4867331" data-attributes="member: 35788">Wow, there's some really cool thoughts in here.  It is a type of system that originally first got me interested in the Tome of Channeling (Dreamscarred Press).  It revolves around spheres of magic ... but I think they are pretty similar to your realms.  I do think the mechanics in your system are a bit more streamlined and functional - but it might be worth checking out that product as a comparison as well as a place for ideas.  Plus, you can get it in pdf format.As for combining elements of different classes together (like wilder and psychic warrior as you Aetheric Warrior tries) if you look inmysig you'll find a product called Complete Control.  What it is meant to do is break down every aspect of a character's class into distinct XP costs.  Thus, a GM could easily use this breakdown to design new classes and be reasonably sure that their class is balanced.  (Of course, I don't believe that any method is perfect because game style of the group has a lot to say about game balance)  You are welcome to check out that product if it will help you try and figure out things like balance, mixing up different class abilities, and especially how to help fix things like low caster levels as youdiscover in your Aether Warrior.  If you head over to the DSP forums there is even an Excel Calculator designed to help GMs use COmplete Control without struggling over the math.  It can be found <a href="http://dreamscarredpress.com/dragonfly/ForumsPro/viewtopic/t=438.html" target="_blank">here</a>.  You have to be logged into the site to see it, though. But login is free!  Feel free to check it out.Anyway, thanks for postingyour thoughts on the Realm stuff.  I like the idea quite alot.  And I think you've got a promising start to a decent system.</blockquote>

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