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Suggested rule
While in rage, a barbarian cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride), the Concentration skill, any feats which have a minimal Charisma, Dexterity or Intelligence prerequisite, any item creation or metamagic feats, any racial or class abilities which require a minimal Charisma, Wisdom or Intelligence score, nor can he cast spells or activate magic items that require a command word, a spell trigger (such as a wand), or spell completion (such as a scroll) to function.
The rewritten rule aims to avoid unnecessary discussions on the definition of "any ability that requires patience or concentration." (Alpha 2 Page 10). It also expands the list of feats which are incompatible with rage in order to balance the tactical possibilities offered by rage powers and to maintain the flavour of a wild and aggressive fighter.