This is an odd thread. It would have to be an incredibly powerful 1st level spell to be noticebly better than most higher-level spells. A spell doesn't have to be 3.0 haste to be overpowered.
For MM to be technically overpowered, it only needs to be notably better than other 1st level combat spells. Compared to other 1st level damage spells, I don't think there is any comparison, even with most of them being upgraded in 3.5. But how good is too good? Is Magic Missle good enough to be a 2nd level spell? If it is, should it be changed, or should the sacred cow be left alone?
Or you could compare it to fireball for some reason. Ah well.
For MM to be technically overpowered, it only needs to be notably better than other 1st level combat spells. Compared to other 1st level damage spells, I don't think there is any comparison, even with most of them being upgraded in 3.5. But how good is too good? Is Magic Missle good enough to be a 2nd level spell? If it is, should it be changed, or should the sacred cow be left alone?
Or you could compare it to fireball for some reason. Ah well.
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