Save DC question

[glass]

I seem to recall a while back, someone posting a very good explanation of why save DCs are based on spell level and ignore caster level. I thought at the time, 'ah yes, that makes sense'. Unfortunately, I can't remember what it was.

So, can anyone enlighten me?


glass.

 

[Planesdragon]

I seem to recall a while back, someone posting a very good explanation of why save DCs are based on spell level and ignore caster level. I thought at the time, 'ah yes, that makes sense'. Unfortunately, I can't remember what it was.

Because, in a nutshell, it makes higher-level spells more effective, and caster's already have DCs increase by ability score increases et al.

IMC, OTOH, I don't allow ability score increasing items, and I DO make save DCs all the same for the characer: 10 + 1/2 caster level + ability modifier.

('course, I also have a slew of other custom rules--not the least of which is a lack of "save or die" spells. Slay Living exists, but I think I'm going to change it to "1 negative level per point of mana spent." Enough to kill most folk, but plenty of chances to not-die.)

 

[Altamont Ravenard]

because that's why Heighten Spell exists?

AR