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Offline runequester

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For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« on: May 13, 2008, 06:48:41 PM »
This might be a dumb question, but suppose I have a wand that lets me cast a certain spell once a day.

I dont have that spell list as a skill.

So what do I roll when I use mister wand ?
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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2008, 06:58:22 PM »
 It depends on what type of spell it is. Also is it in your realm etc.

 A non-attack spell requires an attunement roll to use it.

 I use a little different system for attack spells so I would ask your GM for attack spells.

 Also not that wands can have only low level spells placed in them. I do not know the rank right now as I use some house rules to adjust them.

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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2008, 10:37:05 PM »
You use the catagory bonus for the spell list.

Assuming you don't want to book keep every list in the game, you can figure catagory bonus for open/closed in other realms. 

I just use stat mod x3 + prof bonus, typically +5.  The BAR bonus for the item is figured out by the level of the item, for a wand normally level 3 or 5, so a +3 or +5 to the BAR + catagory bonus, just like with normal spell casting.

All spells cast from items are considered a 75% action, even if instantaneous.

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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2008, 12:14:06 AM »
 Yamma has you taken care of.

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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2008, 12:15:31 PM »
Quote from: runequester on May 13, 2008, 06:48:41 PM
This might be a dumb question, but suppose I have a wand that lets me cast a certain spell once a day.

I dont have that spell list as a skill.

So what do I roll when I use mister wand ?

Is this a 'non-standard' item that allows you to cast it as opposed to you using activating the item that is casting the spell for you?

Quote from: yammahoper on May 13, 2008, 10:37:05 PM
You use the catagory bonus for the spell list.

Any idea which book that is from?  I am a bit confused as spell lists don't have a catagory bonus.  Also that in TC it states that the item casts at the level of the spell, unless otherwise noted.
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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2008, 01:56:52 PM »
There is a catagory bonus for spells divided into open, closed, base, other base.  The ranks in the spell list are added to the Catagory Bonus (at 0-1-1-.5 I believe is the spell list progression, been a while since I looked at it).

However, Treasure Companion covers all this in detail.

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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2008, 06:54:39 PM »
Much appreciated guys and the lady :)
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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2008, 07:35:32 PM »
Quote from: runequester on May 14, 2008, 06:54:39 PM
Much appreciated guys and the lady :)

I'm just guessing, but I'm the Lady, right :-\

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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2008, 11:37:00 PM »
oh.. oops  ;)
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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2008, 07:06:37 AM »
Has happened before.  Have a laugh point.

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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2008, 08:01:12 AM »
Quote from: yammahoper on May 15, 2008, 07:06:37 AM
Has happened before.  Have a laugh point.

Seems to happen quite often...  :D
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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2008, 09:40:58 PM »
Quote from: Rasyr on May 15, 2008, 08:01:12 AM
Quote from: yammahoper on May 15, 2008, 07:06:37 AM
Has happened before.  Have a laugh point.

Seems to happen quite often...  :D

 >:( Sometimes I miss the old SMITE option.

 ;)

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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2008, 08:34:16 PM »
Your own fault:
Why don't you use your first name: James ?

James, such a virile name, a name for a hero.
How many historical men were baptised with that name:
James Cook, King James, James T. Kirk ...

OK, it is the most common name for a male in the USA (according to the 1990 U.S. Census - Wikipedia).
(I thought the most common would be John like in John Smith and John Doe.)

Quote from: Rasyr on May 15, 2008, 08:01:12 AM
Quote from: yammahoper on May 15, 2008, 07:06:37 AM
Has happened before.  ...

Seems to happen quite often...  :D

I remember your female looking Avatar, when I hit the board in October 2006,
the muppets were much better.
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Re: For spell items.. what do I roll ?
« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2008, 09:26:22 PM »
I was born in a very small town named Zeeland, which is adjacent to the town I grew up in, Holland, which is surrounded by small townships with names like Drenth, Vriesland, Dorr, Coopersville, Borculo, etc. 

The Doctor at the time swore I would be a girl, and I was to be named Crystal Lynn.  Yet on June 8th, 1969 at about 7:30 AM, out came me, a boy.

My name was argued about and the compromise my parents reached the name I have, but mom always got her way, and I was to be called Lynn.  Many tried to foil my mothers wishes, all failed.

You will fail too, lol.

My new avatar is me and a good friend, Trudy.

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