[Pcgen-trackers_new_source] [JIRA] Created: (NEWSOURCE-127) [DHG] Paths of Power

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[DHG] Paths of Power
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                 Key: NEWSOURCE-127
                 URL: http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/NEWSOURCE-127
             Project: New Source
          Issue Type: New Data Source Development
          Components: RSRD (3.5E)
            Reporter: Andrew Maitland
            Assignee: Andrew Maitland


PUBLISHER: Distant Horizons Games
Contact: Paul Melroy
Gamemode: 3.5
Initial Data Monkey: Andrew Maitland

COMMENT: Source is available to the public for free by Author.

Paths of Power presents an alternative system for creating spell lists, allowing characters to experiment with unusual combinations of abilities, to specialize in particular fields, or to dabble in many. Each spellcaster will have spells related to their class, to their race and philosophical outlook, and to whatever magical fields they've studied. At their most basic, Paths are simply a system for researching and selecting spells in themed groups, rather than on an individual basis. Even at this basic level, stripped of the advanced options, this serves to enforce real distinctions on characters as they go up in level, giving each spellcaster an individual repertoire and style. Spontaneous casters generally gain access to more spells using paths, but must choose them in larger blocks - and so cannot "cherrypick" the most useful or broadly-applicable spells. Secondarily, limiting or providing specific paths can enforce a campaigns theme, allow less-combative spellcasters to operate effectively in combat-heavy games, or add flexibility to over-specialized casters.

PERMISSIONS:

Paths of Power
A Distant Horizons Games product
By Patrick "Stanley" Bryant and Paul Melroy
Copyright © 2005 by Patrick "Stanley" Bryant and Paul Melroy.
Permission is hereby granted for noncommercial reproduction and distribution of this file, including the product identity and non-open game content material, provided that the file is not altered in any way. All open game content is available for use under the terms of the open game license as usual.

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