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Message: <blockquote data-quote="LightPhoenix" data-source="post: 6270133" data-attributes="member: 115">If the concern is the frequency of use (which it seems to be), by far the simplest and most elegant option is simply having Vancian spell slots for cantrips.  Similarly, if the concern is attack cantrips, simply remove them from the game.  However, that's not strictly what the question asked.Instead of cantrips per se, what I would do is link minor magical effects to first level spells.  As long as you have a first level spell memorized, you may use the cantrip version of the spell at will.  Thus, they're not infinite but at higher levels are more likely to be available.  A simple version would simply link cantrips to spells: Light/Burning Hands, Dancing Lights/Color Spray, and so on.  Personally, I'd tailor it a little more to each spell.  For example:Burning HandsCantrip: As you extend a finger, a small flame blossoms at your fingertip.  It is the size of a candle's flame and provides a similar amount of light.  Objects that can be ignited with a candle can also be ignited with this spell.  Dousing the finger in liquids or depriving it of oxygen will extinguish the flame.Detect MagicCantrip: Squinting, you focus your attention on a magical object that you can see.  Magical writing, runes, glyphs, and other magical symbols on the object may be deciphered as if you were reading them.  Only one object may be focused on at a time.Cause FearCantrip: The murmur of voices dies as you enter the room, but slowly returns to normal.  While the cantrip is active, creatures in your presence feel ill at ease.  Dogs may whimper, snakes and cats may hiss, farmers may act subdued, guards may act wary, and so forth.  The exact effect depends on the creature.</blockquote>

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