Not Used: Tensor's Transformation & Shapechange

Would it be possible to remove the -8 or -10 INT penalty from this spell?

Based upon what is recalled and posted on this 3.5 SRD (cannot find 3E), the spell lists should not be allowed and that is currently implemented. But the INT penalty trashes up spell lists something terrible, esp in the early lvls when this spell is aquired. I hate to toss this one aside from my lists, but the mess created is often not worth the choice.

http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Transformation

And somewhat connected, after using Shapechange, I notice that some spell list repair is also required, but not as severe; not sure as to why. My best guess is that some INT item is being nullified during the duration of the spell. If this is the case, I can manage with the needed fixes, though a possible confirmation would be helpful.

Thanks!

For tensors, level drain immunity will help with the int penalty.

While true, such devices are not always available. Plus, it would seem doubtful a mage would have researched any spell which cripples his primary form of interaction with his environment.

Hehe, maybe Tensor was a sorcerer

I have to repair my spellbook every time I log in. This is why I'm undertaking a quest to get an intelligence bonus put on a regular helm, since there's something screwy with the headband that removes and reapplies it every time you enter the server.