psion vs. spell point wizard

[AbeTheGnome]

take a look at the psion class, then take a look at the wizard class. they look pretty similar. same proficiencies, two skill points per level, d4 hit die, bonus feats at the same levels, etc. pay close attention to how many power points the psion gains per level. now look at the UA spell points variant, and check out how many spell points the wizard receives per level. The spell point variant is nearly identical to the psionic power point system. how is it, then, that the psion receives so many more power points than the wizard receives spell points (or even the sorcerer, for that matter)? is the psion class broken, or is it the UA spell points system? both? neither?

 

[AbeTheGnome]

yknow... i just realized i put this in the wrong thread... come see it at its new home in D&D Rules.

 

[Thanee]

Post moved to the other thread in the Rules Forum.

 

[Turanil]

is the psion class broken, or is it the UA spell points system? both? neither? feedback begins... now.

One difference: Psions know a very small selection of powers, unlike wizards who could know how many spells they want in their spellbooks.