Improvised/Freeform Magic

Okay, here's what I'm looking for...

Does anyone have any decent rules for improvised or freeform spellcasting in D&D 3e/3.5e and/or D20?
I kind of want to break away from the set spells for a while, let the players create their own.

I'm trying to come up with a system of my own, using some ideas from other systems (GURPS has rules for this concept, and I found some online for HERO as well), but in trying to get it into D20/D&D may be tough without hampering the character too much.

Any ideas are welcome.

(x-posted to dnd_games, dnd_creations, dnd3e, d20modern, d20games, roleplayers and my LJ)

Quirks meme

Was tagged by firefly062
Ground Rules: The first player of this "game" starts with the topic "5 weird habits of yours" and people who get tagged need to write an LJ entry about their 5 quirky habits as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose the next 5 people to be tagged and list their names.


1. I have a tendency to play air guitar and bass. Not only that, but at times I will use various bits and bobs to act as the neck of the guitar. The steering wheel works rather well. The pushbar on a grocery carriage works well as a slide guitar. Air flute just looks weird unless there's Jethro Tull playing.

2. I have a slight tendency to talk to myself. That on the whole is not odd. What's odd about it is that less than half the time, it's in German.

3. I can either create or find a pun in a nanosecond in various conversations.

4. I hate ballpoint pens with a passion. I can't write well with them. I need a pen that flows well with my writing. Fountain pens are my favorite.

5. I need to eat meat at least twice a day. I'm a carnivore, what can I say?


Tagged: Um... anyone who wants to do it, but I'll hit up silent_iniquity, sfogliatella, panzer73, smurphy487, lawful_evil