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<blockquote data-quote="bret" data-source="post: 492076" data-attributes="member: 713">The differentiation he is making is between strategic flexibility (when you plan for something, you've got a lot of options to choose from) versus tactical flexibility (when you're in the field, you've got an ability to adapt to the current situation).In my opinion, he is right. The wizard has to choose ahead of time which spells will best serve him in an encounter. If he doesn't have the spell memorized or on a scroll, he can't use it. Unless he has a special magic item, he can't add a metamagic feat to a spell except when he memorizes it.The sorcerer has to choose his spells known wisely, but can use those spells in any combination. Given the correct spells known and feats, if someone silences him, he can cast a silent Dispel Magic or silent Dimension Door. No worries about if he was planning to run into a bard or cleric that day, provided he has the feat he can apply it when needed. He can decide on the fly how to apportion his spells between the various spell slots.The sorcerer has a greater ability to adapt as the day goes on but may not be using the best tool, while the wizard can have the exact right spell for a situation provided he anticipated the need.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bret, post: 492076, member: 713"] The differentiation he is making is between strategic flexibility (when you plan for something, you've got a lot of options to choose from) versus tactical flexibility (when you're in the field, you've got an ability to adapt to the current situation). In my opinion, he is right. The wizard has to choose ahead of time which spells will best serve him in an encounter. If he doesn't have the spell memorized or on a scroll, he can't use it. Unless he has a special magic item, he can't add a metamagic feat to a spell except when he memorizes it. The sorcerer has to choose his spells known wisely, but can use those spells in any combination. Given the correct spells known and feats, if someone silences him, he can cast a silent Dispel Magic or silent Dimension Door. No worries about if he was planning to run into a bard or cleric that day, provided he has the feat he can apply it when needed. He can decide on the fly how to apportion his spells between the various spell slots. The sorcerer has a greater ability to adapt as the day goes on but may not be using the best tool, while the wizard can have the exact right spell for a situation provided he anticipated the need. [/QUOTE]

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