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<blockquote data-quote="tf360" data-source="post: 2526916" data-attributes="member: 2105">This was the most contentious subject during playtesting. Some people liked the prestige races and the xp system, others did not. I'd say the majority fell into the latter category, but both sides certainly had their share of advocates. I think that the bottom line in teh debate came down to style of play. Players and GM's that play fast and loose tended to like the xp system, while those concerned with balance and fairness did not, in general. I fell into the latter category. Also the original xp system deviated from the d20 mechanics in a number of critical ways. For instance, the ability score boost as originally written used a formula of (ability score bonus squared x 500 xp). So a +1 ability score bonus cost 500 xp. Granted it's an enhancement bonus, but a wizard casting a wish spell to grant a +1 inherent bonus would have to spend 5,000 xp to do so. Also, it's important to remember that the prestige race can't be dispelled or otherwise lost, so it's much better than a magic item(s) that grants these abilities.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="tf360, post: 2526916, member: 2105"] This was the most contentious subject during playtesting. Some people liked the prestige races and the xp system, others did not. I'd say the majority fell into the latter category, but both sides certainly had their share of advocates. I think that the bottom line in teh debate came down to style of play. Players and GM's that play fast and loose tended to like the xp system, while those concerned with balance and fairness did not, in general. I fell into the latter category. Also the original xp system deviated from the d20 mechanics in a number of critical ways. For instance, the ability score boost as originally written used a formula of (ability score bonus squared x 500 xp). So a +1 ability score bonus cost 500 xp. Granted it's an enhancement bonus, but a wizard casting a [I]wish[/I] spell to grant a +1 inherent bonus would have to spend 5,000 xp to do so. Also, it's important to remember that the prestige race can't be dispelled or otherwise lost, so it's much better than a magic item(s) that grants these abilities. [/QUOTE]

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