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<blockquote data-quote="monboesen" data-source="post: 4516050" data-attributes="member: 4647">To KarinsDadI think by now we all get that you dont much like 4ed, or at least not the Wizard and the associated mechanics. It is no surprise that the new set of rules wont be a good fit for all individuals and playstyles. What I dont understand is why you dont just implement some simple changes that shifts the game in the direction you like (or just use 3ed rules if they worked better for you). At least in my gaming circles D&amp;D have always been somewhat houseruled. From game to game and DM to DM there was always something that just didn't fit the preferences of those involved. IMO 4e is easier to house rule than any other version of D&amp;D.As I understand it you would like more versatility for the Wizard. How about giving them the option of 1. Replacing any encounter power on the fly with any ritual they know, making it a move + standard action to use it (essentially taking an entire rounds actions). and/or2. Preparing any ritual they know in place of a Daily power and casting it as a standard action.For both options ditch or keep the cost of the ritual depending on how you like magic to work.This preserves the encounter and daily power mechanics and gives back a lot of flexibility (at the cost of firepower). I can't see it overpower the other classes, though it will make the wizard better.It will not immediately reinstate the dominance of the 3ed wizard, but may require a critical approach to including new rituals.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="monboesen, post: 4516050, member: 4647"] To KarinsDad I think by now we all get that you dont much like 4ed, or at least not the Wizard and the associated mechanics. It is no surprise that the new set of rules wont be a good fit for all individuals and playstyles. What I dont understand is why you dont just implement some simple changes that shifts the game in the direction you like (or just use 3ed rules if they worked better for you). At least in my gaming circles D&D have always been somewhat houseruled. From game to game and DM to DM there was always something that just didn't fit the preferences of those involved. IMO 4e is easier to house rule than any other version of D&D. As I understand it you would like more versatility for the Wizard. How about giving them the option of [I] 1. Replacing any encounter power on the fly with any ritual they know, making it a move + standard action to use it (essentially taking an entire rounds actions). and/or 2. Preparing any ritual they know in place of a Daily power and casting it as a standard action. For both options ditch or keep the cost of the ritual depending on how you like magic to work.[/I] This preserves the encounter and daily power mechanics and gives back a lot of flexibility (at the cost of firepower). I can't see it overpower the other classes, though it will make the wizard better. It will not immediately reinstate the dominance of the 3ed wizard, but may require a critical approach to including new rituals. [/QUOTE]

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