Paragon Path - The Vancian Wizard

[Garthanos]

cool cool . I figured as much.

Note it isnt that Vancian magic is bad (one might look in to the game Dying Earth that focused on the actual world in question) also there was a Mag either White Wolf or was it a really early Dragon article about true Vancian Magic it really showed how completely D&D missed the mark if they were trying to invoke the flavor of Cudgel and company, how uniquely flavored those wizards were... etc. In some ways the magic of Vance was so tied to his world it doesn't fit as being "the method" used in a fairly general fantasy roleplaying game

 

[malcolm_n]

I can see that. Honestly, the path is solely based on the idea of 3.5 and having several spells prepared during the day. It's just a cool throwback and I always love to post what my group does to the forums in case there's somebody else out there aspiring to do the same.

 

[malcolm_n]

I've made a major update based on my replies back on the wotc boards. It should look a little more properly based now.

 

[Garthanos]

I've made a major update based on my replies back on the wotc boards. It should look a little more properly based now.

I mentioned it once ... but here goes again.... as far as balance goes if any NPC ever has a magic item which they use.. dispel magic is way too poweful as an instant cast.. I would guarantee I got it.

There has been discussions about rituals being too expensive in various fashions and other things as well... But many rituals are indeed "rituals" ...for real reasons (include not allowing the wizard to undermine the usefulness of other roles) you dont want to override in a blanket fashion.... not sure Improved spell storage has any chance of not breaking things.

 

[malcolm_n]

That's not even part of my paragon path, so I'm not sure what you're talking about. That other thing you mention is somebody else's post

 

[the Jester]

This is, bar none, the best looking Vancian throwback attempt I have seen for 4e.

Well done- I like it enough that I might yoink it, even though I have my doubts as to whether anyone will use it in my campaign.

Whatever, it's good to have options.

 

[malcolm_n]

Thank you . I'm glad to see it put to use.

 

[Garthanos]

That's not even part of my paragon path, so I'm not sure what you're talking about. That other thing you mention is somebody else's post

ooops I realized that when I first looked at it then let it fade from my brain....arghh

Being able to reskin all your spell so you can appear to have large numbers of various flavored spells is the best Vancian element that exists in the latest version of the game.