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Why doesn't 3.5 make SENSE?
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<blockquote data-quote="ShadowDenizen" data-source="post: 5103368" data-attributes="member: 16485"><p>If you find that things aren't working for you, use your DM fiat to adjust things as you want them to be. So, change those spells to be more in line with each other if you feel the need. The rules are just guidelines, and the canon police won't be coming to judge you. (Or try even mix-and matching systems, or try Pathfinder.)</p><p></p><p>Personally, though, rules are secondary to me. I don't care if the Beholders AB or SR is off by 1, or whatever.</p><p></p><p>For me, Role-Playing is all about the story. Not everything (rules-wise)NEEDS to be 100% internally consistent for me to have fun. As a matter of fact, I have long since realized that, even with extensive playtesting, things WILL slip through the cracks. </p><p></p><p>And, when you get into high-level magic, you're talking about manipulating te forces of the Universe to do your bidding. Why SHOULD spells be in line with each other? That's why there's such a variety to choose from! FNnd a list of spells that suits your needs and tastes, and run with it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ShadowDenizen, post: 5103368, member: 16485"] If you find that things aren't working for you, use your DM fiat to adjust things as you want them to be. So, change those spells to be more in line with each other if you feel the need. The rules are just guidelines, and the canon police won't be coming to judge you. (Or try even mix-and matching systems, or try Pathfinder.) Personally, though, rules are secondary to me. I don't care if the Beholders AB or SR is off by 1, or whatever. For me, Role-Playing is all about the story. Not everything (rules-wise)NEEDS to be 100% internally consistent for me to have fun. As a matter of fact, I have long since realized that, even with extensive playtesting, things WILL slip through the cracks. And, when you get into high-level magic, you're talking about manipulating te forces of the Universe to do your bidding. Why SHOULD spells be in line with each other? That's why there's such a variety to choose from! FNnd a list of spells that suits your needs and tastes, and run with it! [/QUOTE]
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