Vadskye
2012-08-15, 01:22 AM
Right now, the term "caster level" means two different things: the level at which you cast spells (for determining damage, overcoming SR, etc.), and the level that you are considered to be when you look at the charts to determine your spells per day and (if applicable) spells known. The use of the same term for two different things leads to ambiguity, such as with the Ultimate Magus / Practiced Spellcaster combo that allows you to always progress spellcasting in the same class, which is clearly not what was intended.
What I want to do is create two terms: one for the first meaning, and one for the second. But I can't think of a good alternate term. Right now, I'm inclined to use "caster level" for the level at which you cast spells, and "spell knowledge level" or "arcane/divine knowledge level" for the second definition, but that still doesn't feel quite right. Thus, I turn to the collective wisdom of this board: can you think of a good term for both concepts so the distinction is less ambiguous?
What I want to do is create two terms: one for the first meaning, and one for the second. But I can't think of a good alternate term. Right now, I'm inclined to use "caster level" for the level at which you cast spells, and "spell knowledge level" or "arcane/divine knowledge level" for the second definition, but that still doesn't feel quite right. Thus, I turn to the collective wisdom of this board: can you think of a good term for both concepts so the distinction is less ambiguous?