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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2010 19:53:49 GMT -6
I'm very impressed with D@D; Dan Boggs has done a great job of creating a unique and playable game that captures the pace and feel of the early days of fantasy roleplaying; DA must have been looking over his shoulder! That said, I would like to get some clarification on spell use if I could.
I see the channeled energy or 'at will' spells, in particular Fireball, being mentioned in other threads as being available to even Level 1 Wizards, but Fireball is shown in the spell list as a Level 3 spell.
Can Dan confirm the 'availability' of this spell, and Lightning Bolt as well, to Level 1 Wizards?
Thanks!
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Post by aldarron on May 19, 2010 20:13:56 GMT -6
I'm very impressed with D@D; Dan Boggs has done a great job of creating a unique and playable game that captures the pace and feel of the early days of fantasy roleplaying; DA must have been looking over his shoulder! That said, I would like to get some clarification on spell use if I could. I see the channeled energy or 'at will' spells, in particular Fireball, being mentioned in other threads as being available to even Level 1 Wizards, but Fireball is shown in the spell list as a Level 3 spell. Can Dan confirm the 'availability' of this spell, and Lightning Bolt as well, to Level 1 Wizards? Thanks! Glad to Pavinguire. Thanks for the kind words and welcome to the boards! Lightning Bolt and Fireball are indeed at will spells for Wizards. The idea is that these are little more than raw magic energy (numen) being crudely but effectively channeled by the wizard. Its a feature derived from CHAINMAIL. While Wizards have these as at will abilities, provided they pass a constitution throw, Elf Mages do not have any at will abilities. The primary reason Lightning Bolt and Fireball are also in the spell level list is for their use by an Elfin Mage. |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2010 20:30:03 GMT -6
Aaahh yes, that makes sense, I hadn't thought about the Elfin Mage's situation... Thanks for the quick response Dan!
I'm using D@D to build a campaign world around Clark Ashton Smith's 'Zothique' stories; the very 'pulpy' nature of Dave Arneson's gaming mechanics suit Smith's Zothique very well, especially the magic, and you've done them good service with D@D!
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Post by bluskreem on May 19, 2010 21:13:57 GMT -6
I'm using D@D to build a campaign world around Clark Ashton Smith's 'Zothique' stories; I can not tell you how envious I am of your players right now. Please keep us updated. |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2010 21:32:38 GMT -6
I'm using D@D to build a campaign world around Clark Ashton Smith's 'Zothique' stories; I can not tell you how envious I am of your players right now. Please keep us updated. Don't be too envious just yet, bluskreem! Things are still in the building stage, but I will endeavor to post at least highlights once we get going. The D@D rules are just a great fit, very serendipitous! |
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Post by stevemitchell on May 20, 2010 9:55:29 GMT -6
I would also be very interested in any reports from Zothique when they become available. Smith's Hyperborea would also make a good campaign setting, I think.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2010 16:29:07 GMT -6
I would also be very interested in any reports from Zothique when they become available. Smith's Hyperborea would also make a good campaign setting, I think. Hyperborea would be great for D@D. I may start a thread for Zothique when we get going on it. The biggest problem is herding everyone together on a regular basis; that darn adulthood and it's manifold responsibilities...  |
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