Spell Casting PrCs Spell Progression

[Remathilis]

Just out of curiosity, I wonder what is the preferred method of handling spellcasting PrCs...

I realize each has its own quirks to balance against class abilities, but in general, is there a progression you gravitate to or avoid like the plague?

Discuss Below!

 

[Morpheus]

I voted for alternating levels with the premise that there are other abilities granted on the levels where spellcaster level is not increased.

 

[Destil]

It depends on the focus of the class, prereques, other special abilities given, hit die, saves, skills and saves...

In other words... whichever fits the class best.

 

[Hypersmurf]

I think the alternating is a little harsh, but I'd prefer that most of the Prestige Classes that grant full caster progression didn't.

In some cases, the restrictions can justify it - giving up a school, for example - but for the most part, full progression classes give Nifty Powerz with little drawback.

Except familiar advancement.

Giving up 2-4 caster levels over a 10-level PrC means that a sorcerer or wizard has a reason to straight-class to 20.

-Hyp.

 

[Nifft]

I think the best spellcasting PrCs are those that match the spellcasting progression with the granted powers & special abilities of the PrC.

IMHO it's silly to compare the Loremaster's spell progression to that of the Spellsword without also comparing the difference in their class abilities.

-- Nifft