Compleate Mage: Ultimate Magus

lbeulmann.DeleteThis@aol.com wrote:
>
>
> > What do you think?
> First I recommend the discussion of the Mystic Theurge at wizards.com.
>
> The lack of spell power starts with 2 levels at character level 6, goes
> up to 3 levels at character level 9 and achieves 4 levels at character
> level 12. I use the term "spell power" as a synonym for the highest
> level spells a single class character is able to cast.
>
> So this is slightly better as the Mystic Theurge in low levels, but
> worse in higher levels. The character has no access to the powerful
> spells and still can only cast one spell per round. So, if you insist
> on playing this one, consider Quicken Spell. You should also increase
> your caster level for at least one of the two classes by a feat (or
> two).
>
> Wicked? No. But you can cast a lot of spells, given time. How many
> rounds lasts a typical combat? Personally, I prefer the diversity of
> the Mystic Theurge over the Ultimate Magus. I haven't yet lost a word
> on the complex rules of the Ultimate Magus, haven't I? ...
>
> No harm intended.

I think your observations are useful and to the point.

Dragonkat

lbeulmann.DeleteThis@aol.com wrote:
>
>
> > What do you think?
> First I recommend the discussion of the Mystic Theurge at wizards.com.
>
> The lack of spell power starts with 2 levels at character level 6, goes
> up to 3 levels at character level 9 and achieves 4 levels at character
> level 12. I use the term "spell power" as a synonym for the highest
> level spells a single class character is able to cast.
>
> So this is slightly better as the Mystic Theurge in low levels, but
> worse in higher levels. The character has no access to the powerful
> spells and still can only cast one spell per round. So, if you insist
> on playing this one, consider Quicken Spell. You should also increase
> your caster level for at least one of the two classes by a feat (or
> two).
>
> Wicked? No. But you can cast a lot of spells, given time. How many
> rounds lasts a typical combat? Personally, I prefer the diversity of
> the Mystic Theurge over the Ultimate Magus. I haven't yet lost a word
> on the complex rules of the Ultimate Magus, haven't I? ...
>
> No harm intended.

I think your observations are useful and to the point.

Dragonkat