I like the DnD idea that Wizards can use other objects as Arcane Focus for spellcasting.
I like the way the Mages/Wizards can have the same power but having a different "style", just by changing the Arcane Focus, like Wizards with Staves, Wands, Orbs, Relics, etc... I believe that with Arcane Focus you have options for every Wizard style without too much balancing problem.
I prefer the old style Wizard with a two hand Staff but I also like the Idea that I can find a cool Orb or an old magic Relic that I could use as an Arcane Focus.
Just about books, Wizards don't really "use" a Spellbook to cast, is more to study (out of the battle) or casting some rituals. Well, it should be nice when you cast some spell with long casting time, like a portal, a summon, buff or any ritual style spell, an animation of the Wizzard using his spellbook, opening, reading and making some gesture. The kind of immersion that I never saw in an MMORPG.
(Yes, that's a Paladin, but you get the idea!)
Last edited: 2022-02-10 12:41:06