What if specialization increased the strength of spells instead?
The jack of all trades could still do whatever, but with less potency. (same as fewer spells per turn)
The specialist would lack certain abilities, but have more power due to increased focus. (same as more spells per turn)
Same result but different approach.
edit: /rereading/ I guess you mentioned this approach already above, but I think people are just as inclined to specialize in order to feel they aren't gimped by missing a bonus as they would be if they feel they are missing extra action points.
Last edited by Halcyon; 31/05/14 10:01 PM.