Larian probably don't care much about making the magic system coherent and 5e compliant in the setting. They seem to like players being able to do stuff without restrictions and an immersive logical setting is secondary to gameplay and systems. They don't care about cheapening Wizards, Eldritch Knights and Clerics because other classes get more stuff. And more is always better?
It'll be harder to change something like scroll use later down the line when many players would be confused why they suddenly can't use scrolls after using them with their non-spellcaster class for a year. It'll be easy saying "players liked it so we left it in".
Players would probably like to use Action Surge and Full Plate on their Wizards as well. Doesn't mean it's a good idea though.
Last edited by 1varangian; 06/04/21 05:52 AM.
