Alter Self variation

[Paeleus]

I was wanting the playground's opinion on *ahem* altering the Alter Self spell's third option. Instead of claws/horns/fangs/etc. that deal magical slashing/piercing/bludgeoning damage, would there be balance issues with it becoming Force damage? The idea is to have my fists glow with arcane energy.

Thanks in advance.

[dejarnjc]

I was wanting the playground's opinion on *ahem* altering the Alter Self spell's third option. Instead of claws/horns/fangs/etc. that deal magical slashing/piercing/bludgeoning damage, would there be balance issues with it becoming Force damage? The idea is to have my fists glow with arcane energy.

Thanks in advance.

That aspect of alter self is pretty damn weak for a concentration spell, IMO, so if your DM is OK with it thematically then I can't imagine there being a big problem. Most you gain is a damage type that tends to be resisted less.