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The great debate: Spells Slots vs. Magic Points
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Your suggestion remind me of the "reverse mana" system from the various Ogre and Final Fantasy Tactics games - start with 0 mana and gain some each turn, so you can keep casting simpler magics, or save up for a more powerful spell.