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LoneWolf23k · 03-03-2016, 03:46 PM

Okay, I've had this idea of using Magical Styles (of Thaumaturgy: Magical Styles) to fill in the role of "Spellcaster Classes" like Clerics and Druids in a Fantasy setting, without having to use Power Investiture. This would help flesh out settings like Banestorm, where the "Clerics" are really just Wizards with Clerical Investment.

Temple Styles would effectively replace the need for a Cleric or Druid, for example. Bardic magic could involve a Guild style, and a "Paladin" would involve a blend of Martial and Temple Style perks and skills.

I'm asking for advice though, as I have little experience actually building magical styles.

03-03-2016, 03:46 PM	#1
LoneWolf23k Join Date: Sep 2004	[Magical Styles] Using Styles to Replace "Fantasy Classes" Okay, I've had this idea of using Magical Styles (of Thaumaturgy: Magical Styles) to fill in the role of "Spellcaster Classes" like Clerics and Druids in a Fantasy setting, without having to use Power Investiture. This would help flesh out settings like Banestorm, where the "Clerics" are really just Wizards with Clerical Investment. Temple Styles would effectively replace the need for a Cleric or Druid, for example. Bardic magic could involve a Guild style, and a "Paladin" would involve a blend of Martial and Temple Style perks and skills. I'm asking for advice though, as I have little experience actually building magical styles.