To what extent does RPM encourage/facilitate/prevent generalist casters?

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Originally Posted by Anaraxes

The value judgement seems a bit over the top here. Generalist casters aren't "bad", specialists "good", and a system isn't flawed if it allows or encourages generalists. At worst, it means that system isn't what one particular GM wants for one particular setting. There's a difference between a preference of one individual -- perhaps just some of the time -- and Universal Moral Truth.

I tend to prefer generalists as a player and do not think there bad vs. specialists as a game concept or strategic choice. It depends on the campaign.
However in a game specilits do help make the charecters look different which is IMHO a good thing and not just for niche protection.