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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kerrick" data-source="post: 4235877" data-attributes="member: 4722">The problem is that a "base +x" formula for saves will eventually outstrip spell DCs (for 0-9th levels, at least). It's a workable solution, as long as you don't play very-high-level (over 50) D&D. By then, though, you're probably getting into demigod status and dealing with divinities, so the normal rules wouldn't apply anyway.Already got that one figured out. You can keep the existing BAB progressions; you just don't apply EAB until the BAB reaches +20 (NOT when the PC reaches 20th level).Not necessarily. I use Upper Krust's AC formula, and it works quite well:AC = 10 + ((any CR up to 20)*1.5) + (CR-20)Basically, multiply any CR up to 20 by 1.5; if the CR is over 20, take anything over 20 and add +1 per point. For example, a CR 30 creature should have an AC of around 10 + 30 (20 * 1.5) + 10 (30-20) = 50. Natural armor is based off the creature's HD and skin type, along with its size:Large +2Huge +5Gargantuan +9Colossal +14Titanic +20Macro-Fine +27etc.If you're working with dragons, use this instead: AC = 10 + size mod + NA (3-4 + 3/4 HD) + age categoryExcept for ages 10, 11, and 12, where NA is +2/3 HD (I figured this out on my own)The problem here is, how do I determine what a save DC is for a given level? I could try using UK's CR system to compare monster ability saves vs. level, but HD vary wildly even within a given CR bracket (especially when you start getting into creatures with lots of Su and Sp abilities). Still... it could work. What you're suggesting is pretty much the same as <a href="http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/magic/magicRating.htm" target="_blank">UA's multiclassing rules</a>. I really like this system, though I've never gotten to test it out in play.Another thing I've been worrying about - creatures with SLAs will probably have higher DCs than PC casters, but this might not be a bad thing.</blockquote>

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