Using Spells as Powers; Non-Vancian Spellcasting [3.5]

[Thomar_of_Uointer]

Well, I prefer playing between levels 3-8, but even at level 9 you get a single 9th level spell, and anything too broken (gate) would be nixed. Is that still too powerful?

I'm also more concerned about the balance between the three different sources, if anyone can comment on your impressions on those. Which would you prefer to have if your character had to choose one?

I would make them get spells like a Wizard, they get them at will so it's pretty powerful already. Maybe powerful enough to make being a warrior a bad choice. 2nd level spells at 3rd, 3rd level spells at 5th, etc.

Also, many high-level spells rely on the user having a high caster level for most of their effects. There's also the issue of saving throws.