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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FungiMuncher" data-source="post: 395016" data-attributes="member: 1094">Well, I'm sorry to say, my initial comment would have to be "I'm confused!"  But I've tried to sort it out.  First, let me try to restate your ideas, so you can correct me where I get it wrong. -------You're proposing an alternative method of arcane spell preparation and casting.  Instead of the way outlined in the PHB, your idea is that there is a three step process:A) Construct a spell matrix1) this takes a number of minutes as described2) a constructed matrix is termed "suspended"3) a caster can have a number of matrices equal to their spell slots specified in the PHBB) Prepare a spell1) this takes half the number of minutes as aboveC) Cast the spell1) this takes time according to the PHB2) the matrix which held the spell now becomes "suppressed"Options to the above are:D) Metamagic effects1) done during step B2) add 4 minutes per added spell levelE) Emptying a Matrix1) Done after a spell has been prepared in a matrix, but before it is cast (between B and C)2) a successful spell caster level check is required3) if successful, a different spell can be prepared in the matrixF) Casting without preparation 1 (optional)1) a successful Knowledge (arcana) check is requried2) must be able to decipher a text of the spell3) requires no additional preparation/spell slots/etc.G) Casting without preparation 2 (optional)1) a spell which a caster has on his spell list does not require a knowledge (arcana) check  (admittedly, I'm most confused by this paragraph)--------OK.  Some questions and comments.  Can a suppressed matrix (one with a cast spell) able to be filled with another spell immediately?  Can that new spell be cast once prepared?  You state that the matrix can be rebuilt at any time.  It seems that you may be giving the wizard a lot more spell casting ability.  If that's not the case, is the ability to recreate a matrix similar PHB recovery of spell slots (rest 8 hours)?Some of those ideas I really like.  The idea of a matrix adds some mechanical framework to a more flexible spell casting method.  However, it may be overly complex.  Perhaps, if keeping things balanced is a goal, one could create the feat "Purge Spell Slot" where a wizard could empty a slot and re-prepare a spell in it similar to the ways you suggest. By the way, the Earth Dawn game used the ideas of a spell matrix.  Some spells required more than one round to cast, and each round required the equivalent of a spell caster check.FMP.S. - I accidently hit the Post button before finishing my reply, then my connection dropped, and it took a while to reconnect.  Apologies if that caused any confusion.</blockquote>

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