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<blockquote data-quote="Rocksome" data-source="post: 7010086" data-attributes="member: 6779629">Isn't this exactly the way it worked in 2e though? They couldn't cast spells in any armor unless it was Elven Chain? So I'm not sure what Lore precedent you are trying to match by fixing this editions mechanics. If anything they have the same issues as before but now the added bonus of being able to cast in light armor. Well, this isn't backed up by what you're saying. You're pushing for a better gestalt version of a fighter mage but besides the HP total the Bladesinger gets the most relevant feature of all melee classes, Extra Attack. In this edition there is no Thac0 or BAB to mimic everyone get's the same proficiency attack bonus. There are no other iconic fighter features for you to gestalt your wizard with. Unless you want to take ALL the fighters features as well and get Third/Fourth Attack. I think the real problem here is that you're trying to be good at everything and are suffering from MAD. You want good AC, attacks and spellcasting and are trying to tweak the class to reduce your MAD. I can see some of your concerns, but their the same concerns had by melee clerics, bladelocks, bards and every other hybrid class.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Rocksome, post: 7010086, member: 6779629"] Isn't this exactly the way it worked in 2e though? They couldn't cast spells in any armor unless it was Elven Chain? So I'm not sure what Lore precedent you are trying to match by fixing this editions mechanics. If anything they have the same issues as before but now the added bonus of being able to cast in light armor. Well, this isn't backed up by what you're saying. You're pushing for a better gestalt version of a fighter mage but besides the HP total the Bladesinger gets the most relevant feature of all melee classes, Extra Attack. In this edition there is no Thac0 or BAB to mimic everyone get's the same proficiency attack bonus. There are no other iconic fighter features for you to gestalt your wizard with. Unless you want to take ALL the fighters features as well and get Third/Fourth Attack. I think the real problem here is that you're trying to be good at everything and are suffering from MAD. You want good AC, attacks and spellcasting and are trying to tweak the class to reduce your MAD. I can see some of your concerns, but their the same concerns had by melee clerics, bladelocks, bards and every other hybrid class. [/QUOTE]

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