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<blockquote data-quote="5ekyu" data-source="post: 7326627" data-attributes="member: 6919838"><p>Actually, while it would have been fine by me if EK allowed the **choice** of any two wizard schools (conceptually - might need balancing - maybe one school early then a second later, etc) I thought the evocation aspect was pretty obvious as to its focus - getting some large AOE effects for the cases where it is needed. I also found that the idea of using slots for evocation was less important than say opening up scrolls and such as options for when the EK cannot get into his normal damage producing strength. </p><p></p><p>For example, a 5th level EK can use a fireball scroll (possibly crafted by his party caster) with (Int+2 Prof+3) at the early part of a fight while the enemy is closing with a decent chance of success (esp if assistance such as guidance etc are provided.) Also opens up all the "ability to cast spell) requirements.</p><p></p><p>meanwhile, i agree, the slots spent in combat boil down to mostly abjurations that allow things needed or utilize other actions they are not using. with shield being the most obvious choice. </p><p></p><p>Personally i think the specific call out to evocation was a bad idea but it can be fine in a typical environment if played well. but i would have definitely preferred illusion, transmutation, conjuration or even necromancy as options.</p><p></p><p>One school at 3rd, another at 10th another at 14th - whatever the breaks are.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="5ekyu, post: 7326627, member: 6919838"] Actually, while it would have been fine by me if EK allowed the **choice** of any two wizard schools (conceptually - might need balancing - maybe one school early then a second later, etc) I thought the evocation aspect was pretty obvious as to its focus - getting some large AOE effects for the cases where it is needed. I also found that the idea of using slots for evocation was less important than say opening up scrolls and such as options for when the EK cannot get into his normal damage producing strength. For example, a 5th level EK can use a fireball scroll (possibly crafted by his party caster) with (Int+2 Prof+3) at the early part of a fight while the enemy is closing with a decent chance of success (esp if assistance such as guidance etc are provided.) Also opens up all the "ability to cast spell) requirements. meanwhile, i agree, the slots spent in combat boil down to mostly abjurations that allow things needed or utilize other actions they are not using. with shield being the most obvious choice. Personally i think the specific call out to evocation was a bad idea but it can be fine in a typical environment if played well. but i would have definitely preferred illusion, transmutation, conjuration or even necromancy as options. One school at 3rd, another at 10th another at 14th - whatever the breaks are. [/QUOTE]
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