Zelkon
2012-11-30, 09:11 PM
Well, I feel like it's a good time to make some easy changes to 3.5 magic to make it a bit more comprehensible and good for a game with lower tier characters. This isn't going to be a huge overhaul, just a nice compilation of spell fixes.
So, here's the goal:
Make buffing better: It's already good, but lets make some of the personal spells like polymorph et all a good option to cast on the fighter.
Keep the current mechanics: No overarching changes will be made.
Keep the fun: See the Polymorph update by the Giant. Polymorph is still an awesome spell, just less powerful. Every spell should have just as much awe-effect as before.
And as a side goal:
Make damage a decent option.
So, let's start with first and 0th level.
Sor/Wiz
Abj: Nothing much needed here, although I think alarm should just default to 8 hours, enough time for a rest.
Conjuration: Very good at first level. Grease, of course, needs to be fixed, and I think Mage Armor and Shield could be used as buffs instead of personal effects.
Div: Can't we just roll Tongues into Comprehend Languages? When is the last time this has been a problem? True Strike could be made to be a buff
Ench: Charm Person is quite overpowered. Needs to grant bonus on diplomacy or something. Sleep is way too good for its level, but doesn't scale.
Evoc: Needs better scaling all around.
Illusion: Nothing really here.
Necromancy: Ray of Enfeeblement is way better than most anything at this level.
Trans: Actually nothing. Good buffing here.
So, what's your take?
So, here's the goal:
Make buffing better: It's already good, but lets make some of the personal spells like polymorph et all a good option to cast on the fighter.
Keep the current mechanics: No overarching changes will be made.
Keep the fun: See the Polymorph update by the Giant. Polymorph is still an awesome spell, just less powerful. Every spell should have just as much awe-effect as before.
And as a side goal:
Make damage a decent option.
So, let's start with first and 0th level.
Sor/Wiz
Abj: Nothing much needed here, although I think alarm should just default to 8 hours, enough time for a rest.
Conjuration: Very good at first level. Grease, of course, needs to be fixed, and I think Mage Armor and Shield could be used as buffs instead of personal effects.
Div: Can't we just roll Tongues into Comprehend Languages? When is the last time this has been a problem? True Strike could be made to be a buff
Ench: Charm Person is quite overpowered. Needs to grant bonus on diplomacy or something. Sleep is way too good for its level, but doesn't scale.
Evoc: Needs better scaling all around.
Illusion: Nothing really here.
Necromancy: Ray of Enfeeblement is way better than most anything at this level.
Trans: Actually nothing. Good buffing here.
So, what's your take?