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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Asisreo" data-source="post: 8304721" data-attributes="member: 7019027">The problem is that requires a balance between these limited options so tight that no matter what, any one option isn't inherently better than another on any tangible level. For example, if its something like Magic Missile or Shield for the level 1 spell, well, there's an argument that both are equal...except as a player, I can more easily control the fact that I don't have to be in a position where I'm easily targeted while throwing out magic missiles. From a strategy standpoint, Magic Missile is the best out of the 2 options because it puts you from neutral to advantage (not 5e lexicon) where Shield requires you to be at disadvantage only to bring you back to neutral best case scenario. And this sort of design consideration must be made at every level or else you'll begin to pidgeonhole the actual best path of play. Suddenly, those with system mastery that knows the optimal build is playing at a superior level to those without any system mastery.</blockquote>