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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Irda Ranger" data-source="post: 146661" data-attributes="member: 1003">Change of FocusAnother thing that this system would do is make Wizards extremely effective when time isn't of the essence, and much less so when it is (i.e. combat).Out of combat situations would see in endless array of useful spells (as long as they are prepared). Need a castle? A high level wizard could build one in a day with Wall of Stone, Stone Shape and Fabricate, maybe one or two more spells. A 3rd level wizard with a good concentration score (Skill Focus, High Wisdom) could make an entire regiment of soldiers or thieves invisible in just a couple minutes using good old 2nd level Invisibility over and over again. In combat Wizards would be less effective. You had a choice of getting off a good spell every 2-4 rounds (subject to Concentration check for Holding Mana, plus Damage Taken, plus being open to AoO the entire time) or getting off lower level spells every 1-2 rounds. I don't think I need to spell out in any detail that you would lose real quick to any other class this way.Also, you are never guaranteed to cast any level spell (except cantrip at 17th level) in one round. My adjusted tables would guarantee 1st level spells in one round at 17th level. Clearly a wizard stuck in a fight would be a lot more dependent on Scrolls and Wands to get off good spells with any kind of speed. I think this fact is a very strong balance against the sheer amount of spells you could cast in a day. You can go through a lot of Wands and Scrolls if you have to use them at least once or twice in every fight.Irda Ranger</blockquote>

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