Potpourri with Patrick Special Edition - Class Analysis: The Wizard
Episode 63 Tuesday, November 23,2021
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Main Topic: Class Analysis: The Wizard
Wizard defined: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/wizard
1.) Throughout DnD Editions
OD+D: The Magic User is described as the most powerful characters in the game
BECMI: The Magic User is a ‘human’ character, fears damage
AD+D 1e: Mentions that MU’s need high intelligence
AD+D2e: Wizard Group: mages & specialists
3.x:NOW FORMALLY CALLED WIZARDS - cautious adventurers
4e:powers and stuff, Balance attempted
5e: Cantrips be bad, Balance attempted
2.) Item creation: potions, scrolls and permanent items through the editions.
3.) Has any edition of DnD gotten the Wizard right?
4.) How do Wizards compare in other games?
Playing in the Mud: We discuss Wizard design considerations for Mudsword.
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