I think they can both work since they're abstracting a pretty vague magic system.
Using HP to cast has an inherit degree of putting yourself in danger every time you cast, which is a pretty neat balancing factor over the usual Glass Cannon approach. Cast higher spells, have a higher chance of getting one shot after. An SP system makes both attacks and magic a tactical decisions, and in Souls-like terms trades off speed and ability to dodge for power.
I love punishing magic systems. Makes the magic more magic.
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Date: 2023-07-23 05:29 pm (UTC)Using HP to cast has an inherit degree of putting yourself in danger every time you cast, which is a pretty neat balancing factor over the usual Glass Cannon approach. Cast higher spells, have a higher chance of getting one shot after. An SP system makes both attacks and magic a tactical decisions, and in Souls-like terms trades off speed and ability to dodge for power.
I love punishing magic systems. Makes the magic more magic.