This question involves non-system-specific magic.
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Shadowrun character creation, in what order do you reduce magic due to -wares?
In Shadowrun are there official rules as to when you would reduce your magic rating due to various -wares?
Point in case, if you decide to purchase say bioware at the beginning of the process, before ...
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What point-buy systems of magic (like psionics in 3e D&D) are there? [closed]
The RPG I'm currently developing is a d20 model, skill driven rules system. The mechanics of spellcasting center around spell effects and point cost for stamina (a universal energy pool for all ...
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What ways exist to re-introduce vancian magic to 4E D&D?
As much as I like the system in D&D 4E, I'm slightly nostalgic of Vancian magic. The idea of the mage having to re-memorise the spells each day. Obviously it came with the baggage of resting every ...
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How to make a Dark Brotherhood-esque Job Request System in D&D 3.5 E6
The Goal
In a E6 campaign I am playing in I want my character to start an assassins guild similar to The Dark Brotherhood from The Elder Scrolls games.
The Problem/Question
I am stuck on how to set ...
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Castle Falkenstein: Is there a faster Magic system?
I love running games in the Castle Falkenstein diceless system. However, I find the CF magic system to be a little slow (to set up, run and play) for a high-fantasy campaign.
Can anyone suggest ...
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“High on Magic” - how original is it?
I have written a RPG called "Chuť magie" - it's in Czech and it means literary "Taste of Magic", but I'd definitely call it "High on Magic" in English. I'm not planning to translate it to English ...
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Can a custom spell's effect last after the caster's death?
As GM, I am having a now-deceased 30th-level wizard's spell last after his death. It is a spell to conceal an object in a Dimensional Pocket keyed to one of the right bloodline who knows the password. ...
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Catching Spirits
Is there a way in Pathfinder to catch a spirit or bind it with your PC? (hopefully for the benefit of the PC)
I am hoping it is possible to possess a scroll or magical charm or something as my ...
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Pathfinder Wall of Ice Anchoring Rules
Is it allowable to cast a "Wall of Ice" spell in its hemispherical configuration in mid-air, or upside-down? The description of the spell is very explicit about it being anchored when it's in the flat ...
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School of Magic to describe harmless spells? [closed]
I am developing an MMORPG. Magic spells in the game will be organized by Schools of magic, such as Destruction, Creation, Restoration, Abjuration, etc. (all "-tion" words).
My question is, what is a ...
