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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dragongrief" data-source="post: 9375636" data-attributes="member: 8882">The way I look at it (and yes, I'm a GM), it that the armor proficiency gives consistency rather than the highest AC for casters.Let's take a wizard as an example. Given the cost, this is probable only realistic above 5th level.Wizard 1*Gains proficiency in Half-plate (the best medium, non-special armor). 250-300 gold, 5/6 months*Purchases half-plate. 750 goldAC 15+Dex Mod (max +2). Maximum AC 17-10ft Speed if Strength isn't 13+Wizard 2*Casts Mage Armor (-1 spell slot)AC 13+Dex Mod. Maximum AC 18 w/20 Dex (more likely AC 16 for most characters)Can add 20 levels worth of spells for the cost of training/armor)Also leaves certain items open for use (Bracers of Defense, +2 AC if not wearing armor)So Wizard 1 has one more AC, but potentially one less than Wizard 2, before looking at potential magical items. Plus side, it's consistent. For your other question, yes, given the right circumstances, I would allow training of base level feats, which could give spells to a fighter (Mystical Talent).Obviously that doesn't fit all group preferences or play styles. If it's something that allows for versatility or flavor, I'm more likely to find a way to allow it than if it's purely for power (the old GWM, SS feats would require an actual feat slot)</blockquote>