I'm considering using this varient of "You gain a level. You learn some spells cuz your special" for the magic/psionic classes that don't study.
When a member of one of these classes would learn a new spell due to level, they instead gain an Open Spell (or Power) Slot (OSS) of that level.
Whenever a character with an OSS is under heavy stress or need, they may select a spell (or power) that they haven't learned of the same level as the OSS. They then make a Spellcraft (or Psicraft) check (DC 10 + 2x spell's [or power's] level). If they succeed, they immediately cast (or manifest) that spell (or power), and they learn it, too. Then, they lose one OSS of the same level as the spell (or power).
Basically, they don't learn the stuff when they gain a level, but rather when they are under stress and have great need.
I probably made this impossable to read and terribly unclear, sorry I'm kinda exhausted right now, just ask for clarification if you want it.
When a member of one of these classes would learn a new spell due to level, they instead gain an Open Spell (or Power) Slot (OSS) of that level.
Whenever a character with an OSS is under heavy stress or need, they may select a spell (or power) that they haven't learned of the same level as the OSS. They then make a Spellcraft (or Psicraft) check (DC 10 + 2x spell's [or power's] level). If they succeed, they immediately cast (or manifest) that spell (or power), and they learn it, too. Then, they lose one OSS of the same level as the spell (or power).
Basically, they don't learn the stuff when they gain a level, but rather when they are under stress and have great need.
I probably made this impossable to read and terribly unclear, sorry I'm kinda exhausted right now, just ask for clarification if you want it.