Topic: RMX question...

[Right Wing Wacko]

My spellcaster players are complaining that by the time the get done preparing a spell, the combat is over (or very close) or the conditions have changed so the spell is less applicable/efficient.
I too feel that the preparation rounds are a little harsh.
 
Anybody have any suggestions on mitigating casting times?

Thanks!

[OLF, i.e. Olf Le Fol]

SL allows one to cast a spell faster, by risking ESFs... Also, a spell class decreases as a caster's level increases, so it's more a matter of level if your spellcasters "often" have such a problem. Oh, wait, RMX? How different is it from RM2/C? Isn't it supposed to be pretty similar?
Anyway, based on the ESF idea, if RMX has spell fumbles at casting time, you can increase the fumble range, depending on how faster a spellcaster decides to cast his spell (SL suggests roughly +25% if one round faster, +50% if two rounds faster).

[Rasyr-Mjolnir]

Express Additions #10 has an article called "Irregular Casting Times", which essentially says casting spells take 1 round for every 5 PP in the spell (all rounds, except the last require 90% activity, last round requires 75% activity).

This allows for lower level spells to be cast faster, thus magician would have to decide between 1 round for a Shock Bolt or 2 rounds for a Lightning Bolt.

And if you use ESF options that allow less rounds at -10 per round, that makes things even faster for them.

[Right Wing Wacko]

Express Additions #10 has an article called "Irregular Casting Times", which essentially says casting spells take 1 round for every 5 PP in the spell (all rounds, except the last require 90% activity, last round requires 75% activity).

This allows for lower level spells to be cast faster, thus magician would have to decide between 1 round for a Shock Bolt or 2 rounds for a Lightning Bolt.

And if you use ESF options that allow less rounds at -10 per round, that makes things even faster for them.

Excellent!

Thanks Rasyr!