Discrete magical constructions used to accomplish an effect.
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Can werewolf cleric purify humans?
I was an inexperienced cleric in the old times…
Then I caught lycanthrophy.
Now that I'm a werewolf and humans are food to me, can I use the cantrip Purify Food and Drink to purify humans?
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Can a spellcaster use Harmonic Chorus on himself?
I've been looking into ways to boost my save DCs, and I came across Harmonic Chorus. There seems to be a bit of inconsistency in the description, which makes me think it may be possible to cast it on ...
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Can the target of Mind of Rage take normal actions on its turn?
Mind of Rage (Wizard Attack 25 from HotFL) gives this effect:
The target is affected by mind of rage (save ends). This effect also
ends if you or any of your allies attacks or deals damage to ...
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Which rote spell would a Mage detect an Azlu with?
Which rote spell (from the Mage: The Awakening line) would be the most effective and "cost effective" (easiest to learn and cast etc) to reveal an Azlu Crawler (from Werewolf: The Forsaken core and ...
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Setting the level for custom spells in Pathfinder
I want to create new spells in Pathfinder inspired by the status effect cards. One version would be a single target with a save vs. Will or Fortitude, depending on the effect. The other version would ...
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Dispelling (un)hallow linked spells
Both in 3e and 3.5e D&D, the Hallow and Unhallow spells are instantaneous spells and, as such, they cannot be dispelled in any way.
While they are active, they can also radiate a single spell ...
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Spell Selection on Lore Seeker campaign Trait
On page 331 of the Pathfinder Advanced Players Guide, there is the lore seeker trait that has the following:
If you cast arcane spells, pick three spells on your spell list. You are particularly ...
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Overlapping hallow/unhallow effects
The hallow and unhallow spells cancel each other by overlapping.
Does this mean the attached spell (e.g. silence) is canceled as well?
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How does a spell resolve when the target changes places before the spell is finished?
Here's what happened:
We've reached the end of the campaign, with only the last wave of minions standing between us and the dark sorcerer who's been flooding the local farms and villages with undead. ...
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How many Power Points does a Mirror Self ally have?
According to Savage Worlds Deluxe Edition, when casting Summon Ally to create a Mirror Self, the duplicate has "half the total Power Points" of the caster. Does "total" mean "maximum" here?
Example: ...
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Why the huge difference between divine and arcane compulsion effects?
In designing a new compulsion spell am not sure whether to follow the cleric tree or the bard/wizard/sorceror tree in regard to spell levels and other rules/effects.
On the cleric side, we have ...
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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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Ray of Frost versus Stone Blood - is it redundant?
Is Ray of Frost [ddi] now redundant when Stone Blood [ddi] is available?
So we have Ray of Frost hitting a single creature:
At-Will Arcane, Cold, ...
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Methods of adding more touch spells to a Duskblade's spell list?
I want to play a duskblade, because their ability to channel touch range spells presents a way to use spells in melee combat. but their short list of spells(Coupled with very few touch range damage ...
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Can a Warmage make his own spells?
This might just be DM's discretion, but are there any actual rules about Warmages crafting/learning their own spells? i.e. is a Warmage capable of crafting his own spell, and if so, would he need to ...
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Multipurpose spell focus?
Do all spells that require a focus need their own dedicated focus, or can you use the same item as a focus for multiple spells as long as it meets the criteria? For example, say you have three spells ...
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Can Benign Transposition be used on your familiar as a form of teleportation?
I might be thinking of Pathfinder, but if familiars in DnD can teleport to their masters, would it be possible to use Benign Transposition to switch places with your familiar, then have it return to ...
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Has anyone adapted Otto's Irresistible Dance to the 4e rules?
It's one of my favorite spells. Are there any official (or formal attempts at) adaptations of it to the 4e rules?
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Does a Pathfinder Witch's Slumber Hex Count as Mind-Affecting Effect?
From d20pfsrd.com, the Witch gets the following Hex:
Slumber (Su): A witch can cause a
creature within 30 feet to fall into a
deep, magical sleep, as per the spell
sleep. The creature ...
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Is the “Shadow Step” spell redundant?
The Ultimate Magic spell shadow step seems to be a watered-down version of the classic dimension door. This seems not only redundant, but odd, as shadow step seems weaker and more restricted than ...
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Can a dragon PC be Resurrected?
During this past week's session of D&D 3.5e one of our more experienced group members decided to push our ECL 5 limit and our temporary No Crazy rule (we are training a new player) and play a ...
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Do all spellcasting classes get unlimited cantrips?
I at least know that Wizards get to use level-0 spells an unlimited number of times a day, but is this a class feature, or are all cantrips unlimited use? I ask this because some spontaneous ...
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Casting Feather Fall on an ballista bolt
Can casting feather fall on a ballista bolt make it travel farther?
Feather fall makes objects fall 60ft/round, but only vertically. So, if I cast it on the ammunition then fire, it would fall only ...
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Does obscuring mist get burned away by non-magical fire?
In Pathfinder, obscuring mist can be burned away by magical fire in the path that it takes, I think. The description doesn't say anything about non-magical fire, such as torches if you're inside, or a ...
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Is a sustained ranged or area attack, still a ranged / area attack on subsequent rounds?
Is a sustained ranged or area attack, still a ranged / area attack on subsequent rounds?
A player is asking whether the 'Shield of Deflection' [ddi] would work against the effects of a sustained ...
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How does Pyrokinesis work?
How do the mechanics for the pyrokinesis (bright wizard spell) card work?
If I pass all initial checks for casting the spell, do I get to control the fire every turn until my recharge tokens run out, ...
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Programs for keeping track of spells [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there a spell managing program/app for D&D 3.5e?
I have always loved playing spell casters, whether Divine or Arcane. It's nice to know that you do more than ...
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How should someone react to this version of Zone of Truth? [closed]
Well, I guess the Actual question would be "How the save?" but that's terrible grammar.
In my group, we have a house-rule that makes the use of Zone of Truth a bit more... useful, for lack of a ...
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Does the Orb of Imposition's alternative effect affect more than one creature?
Does the alternative effect of a wizard's Orb of Imposition [ddi], i.e. the extension of a duration, also only affect one creature?
A player is wondering if the Slow effect of Stone Blood [ddi] could ...
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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 ...
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What are some good chance/luck-themed spells for Sorcerers?
I'm building a gambler-themed Spellscale Sorcerer, and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good luck-themed spells. I know there's things like Unluck and the various Prismatic/Rainbow spells (the ...
