Abra Kadabra Alakazam *important poll*

[Thatperson]

Would be perfect I think if these ideas were implemented to the spellbook itself, (any spellbook) so when you equip the book you are granted bonuses like maybe overcap fast casting or extra sdi or increased heat per minute but get a penalty to bandage speed or whatever. then when you drop the book and re-equip your weapon you return to normal. (lose magery buffs but regain bandie speed)
that way theres no penalty to dexxers who just happen to have high int aswell or viceversa.. a mage would have to commit to not holding a weapon and carrying his book to get his bonuses making him vulnerable but hard hitting (like you said glass cannon)
just a thought, I know im out of touch

[The Winter]

Would be perfect I think if these ideas were implemented to the spellbook itself, (any spellbook) so when you equip the book you are granted bonuses like maybe overcap fast casting or extra sdi or increased heat per minute but get a penalty to bandage speed or whatever. then when you drop the book and re-equip your weapon you return to normal. (lose magery buffs but regain bandie speed)
that way theres no penalty to dexxers who just happen to have high int aswell or viceversa.. a mage would have to commit to not holding a weapon and carrying his book to get his bonuses making him vulnerable but hard hitting (like you said glass cannon)
just a thought, I know im out of touch

I think you're on to something. Good idea. Increase/overcap FC, FCR, and SDI only when a spellbook is equipped. Allow casters to cast "mage only" spells and specials only when a spellbook is equipped.

Basically, if you want to play a pure mage and have the casting, sdi, damage, etc, you have to commit to holding a book.