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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KnightGwen" data-source="post: 7987054" data-attributes="member: 7024283">Really enjoying this discussion, it always intrigues me to see how people change the Sorcerer, given the relatively low satisfaction among players.I've compiled some homebrews that I think would be terrific additions to the game, based on the things players are generally dissatisfied with, namely:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Sorcerers feel like an underwhelming class choice for a player <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><s>Sorcerers don't feel underpowered, they feel under </s><s>underwhelming</s></li> </ol></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Flavour text does not match reality in play</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Too few spells known (max 15)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Too few sorcery points (max 20)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Too few metamagics (max 4)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Severely limited class spell list</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Unappealing class Capstone</li> </ol>I personally don't think the sub-classes themselves are the issue, most of these problems seem to stem from the main class features. You can definitely add stuff to sub-classes (like additional, unique spells) to alleviate an issue you're having, but I thought it more straightforward to change the class itself, rather than fiddle around with each sub-class.So, my proposed changes are, in no particular order:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sorcerous Component: You are your own spellcasting focus, only requiring materials to cast a spell if there is an indicated cost. You must still have a free hand during casting to perform the somatic components. Addresses Issue 1 & 2</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Increased Sorcery Points: Your sorcery points equals your Sorcerer level + your Constitution modifier (minimum +1). Addresses Issue 1 & 4</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Increased Metamagics: You gain 3 Metamagics at 3rd level. You gain another two at 10th and 17th level each. Addresses Issue 1 & 5</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Metamagic Versatility: You may exchange one Metamagic you know, for another you don't, whenever you finish a long rest. Addresses Issue 5</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Master of Elements: "Elemental Spell" Metamagic (from UA) becomes a Font of Magic Option (so all sorcerers can use it), which upgrades to include all damage types when you hit level 15. Addresses Issue 2</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Sorcerous Insight: At level 11, and again at level 20, you may pick one of the following classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid or Wizard. Addresses Issue 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You may pick a number of spells equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum +1) from each of the chosen classes' spell lists.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">These spells do not count against your number of spells known,</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">These spells cannot have Metamagics applied to them. In all other aspects, they are sorcerer spells for you.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The chosen spells must be of a level you can cast, and you use spell slots as normal to cast them</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can spend 8 hours of uninterrupted meditation to exchange one spell for another from the same class list.</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Archsorcerer (Capstone): At level 20, you regain half your expended sorcery points (rounded down) on a short rest. Addresses Issues 4 & 7</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Archsorcerer (Capstone): At level 20, you may expend 20 sorcery points to re-create an expended 9th level spell slot. You may not use this feature again until you finish a long rest. Addresses Issue 7</li> </ul>I don't think any of the above is a game-breaker, and goes a long way to making the sorcerer feel like their own fleshed out class. I'm super interested to get some feedback!EDIT: Amended point #1</blockquote>

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