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Sorenant · 05-13-2021, 05:09 PM

I only used basic magic for a short while but while I did, I allowed improving it normally in play. It was a simple way for mages to get better than increasing their IQ to Einstein level (and Will/Per with it...) or "wasting" points improving individual spells.
Besides, DF allows characters to improve talents so I don't see why not treat Magery as magical talent and allow it to be improved as well. Maybe doing so makes it easier to abuse magic, but that's not my experience.

For fluff, I'd just call it magical attunement (not!quintessence) and be done with it. You cast a lot of spells, your attunement strengthens. If you don't it weakens. Just like a "magical muscle".

05-13-2021, 05:09 PM	#40
Sorenant Join Date: Jan 2015	Re: Magery as an improvable advantage? I only used basic magic for a short while but while I did, I allowed improving it normally in play. It was a simple way for mages to get better than increasing their IQ to Einstein level (and Will/Per with it...) or "wasting" points improving individual spells. Besides, DF allows characters to improve talents so I don't see why not treat Magery as magical talent and allow it to be improved as well. Maybe doing so makes it easier to abuse magic, but that's not my experience. For fluff, I'd just call it magical attunement (not!quintessence) and be done with it. You cast a lot of spells, your attunement strengthens. If you don't it weakens. Just like a "magical muscle".