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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DungeonmasterCal" data-source="post: 1502492" data-attributes="member: 5388">I have never played a mage who adventured in robes and a pointy hat, but wore practical clothing for the region and culture (usually trousers, shirts and vest, etc.)  The "traditional" wizards' garb was reserved for ceremonial functions.  I've also always tried to encourage my players (some of whom really don't have a huge background in fantasy) to break out of the stereotypical notions of what a character might wear or look like.  Not every cleric or wizard wears elaborate robes every day of their lives, not every fighter wears armor and carries a big sword, not every rogue wears black, etc.  Years ago, when one player's wizard's robes were snagged on a nail and was crushed by the beam when a burning house collapsed, his next spell-caster wore britches and a shirt.</blockquote>