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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lanefan" data-source="post: 8804874" data-attributes="member: 29398">Ah.  We ran it that it took a few weeks for anything other than potions or scrolls.  Then again, we also used 1e-like training in our 3e game, so downtime was much more a thing than RAW would have it be.I agree, just a day is a trivial time to wait and I can't see a problem with that.  That said, I don't see the DM as a douche for allowing it, as I see it as the DM's job to neutrally react to whatever the players have their characters do.But something like researching and inventing a new spell, which even in 3e I think took a fair bit of time, is a different thing.  As is overseeing (and funding) construction of a decent home for one's family, which can eat up a few months of game time in a hurry.  I-as-character wouldn't expect the rest of the party to sit around and do nothing during that time; ideally they'll have their own downtime things to do but if not, I can't complain if they take to the field again without me.And as player, it's then on me to either sit out for a while or - much better! - to have on hand, or roll up, a replacement PC.</blockquote>