Vancian Magic

tbeard1999 · 08-25-2018, 08:58 AM

I’ve always liked the quasi-Vancian system of D&D because it just works. The ornamentation you suggest might be fun, or might not. My initial impression is that I wouldn’t like it, but that’s just a first impression. Since IQ drives a lot of things besides spell selection, I’d be reticent to reduce it when learning spells.

Anyhow, I’d create the least fiddly system I could, then playtest. Once the system is determined to be solid, add ornamentation a little at a time.

One thing I’d do is consider *why* you’re using a different magic system. And if it effectively replicates the existing system on average, why bother? Or to put it another way, prepare a list of pros and cons of the Vancian system.

08-25-2018, 08:58 AM	#10
tbeard1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tyler, Texas	Re: Vancian Magic I’ve always liked the quasi-Vancian system of D&D because it just works. The ornamentation you suggest might be fun, or might not. My initial impression is that I wouldn’t like it, but that’s just a first impression. Since IQ drives a lot of things besides spell selection, I’d be reticent to reduce it when learning spells. Anyhow, I’d create the least fiddly system I could, then playtest. Once the system is determined to be solid, add ornamentation a little at a time. One thing I’d do is consider why you’re using a different magic system. And if it effectively replicates the existing system on average, why bother? Or to put it another way, prepare a list of pros and cons of the Vancian system.