Artificer and activation checks [Archive] - Wizards Community

Artificer and activation checks [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Darkuwa
11-09-05, 11:36 PM Question 1: If I've activated a wand before do I have to check every other time I want to use it?

Question 2: can I make the use magic device check for reading a scroll before the battle so I don't have to worry about it not working during the fight?

Question 3: do I have to make a check to use a wand or scroll I made myself?
Save-vs-DM
11-10-05, 12:26 AM Question 1: If I've activated a wand before do I have to check every other time I want to use it?
Yes, you have to roll every time you activate the item.

Question 2: can I make the use magic device check for reading a scroll before the battle so I don't have to worry about it not working during the fight?
You make the check at the time you use the scroll, so no, you cannot do this.

Question 3: do I have to make a check to use a wand or scroll I made myself?
Yes, you still have to make a check for items you have created yourself, unless you can use scrolls normally for some reason (such as if you have levels of wizard or cleric).

Cheers,
Save vs DM
Edymnion
11-10-05, 01:09 AM Question 1: If I've activated a wand before do I have to check every other time I want to use it?Yes, but you have a +2 to your UMD check for any item you have previously activated, by the PHB. So its easier to activate the second time around.Question 2: can I make the use magic device check for reading a scroll before the battle so I don't have to worry about it not working during the fight?Can a wizard cast magic missle in armor before the fight, and just wait until he needs it to let it fly? Nope, and neither can the artificer. The UMD check is essentially "Can I pull the trigger?" Once that trigger gets pulled, the gun goes off, if you're ready for it to or not.Question 3: do I have to make a check to use a wand or scroll I made myself?Yup, you still don't have that spell on your spell list, since you don't have a spell list at all, so you still have to make those checks.

However, there are bonuses to all of these checks, if you know how to play them up. Check the Artificer sticky over on the race board, I've got a list of all the applicable synergy bonuses there.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Darkuwa 11-09-05, 11:36 PM	Question 1: If I've activated a wand before do I have to check every other time I want to use it? Question 2: can I make the use magic device check for reading a scroll before the battle so I don't have to worry about it not working during the fight? Question 3: do I have to make a check to use a wand or scroll I made myself?
Save-vs-DM 11-10-05, 12:26 AM	Question 1: If I've activated a wand before do I have to check every other time I want to use it? Yes, you have to roll every time you activate the item. Question 2: can I make the use magic device check for reading a scroll before the battle so I don't have to worry about it not working during the fight? You make the check at the time you use the scroll, so no, you cannot do this. Question 3: do I have to make a check to use a wand or scroll I made myself? Yes, you still have to make a check for items you have created yourself, unless you can use scrolls normally for some reason (such as if you have levels of wizard or cleric). Cheers, Save vs DM
Edymnion 11-10-05, 01:09 AM	Question 1: If I've activated a wand before do I have to check every other time I want to use it?Yes, but you have a +2 to your UMD check for any item you have previously activated, by the PHB. So its easier to activate the second time around.Question 2: can I make the use magic device check for reading a scroll before the battle so I don't have to worry about it not working during the fight?Can a wizard cast magic missle in armor before the fight, and just wait until he needs it to let it fly? Nope, and neither can the artificer. The UMD check is essentially "Can I pull the trigger?" Once that trigger gets pulled, the gun goes off, if you're ready for it to or not.Question 3: do I have to make a check to use a wand or scroll I made myself?Yup, you still don't have that spell on your spell list, since you don't have a spell list at all, so you still have to make those checks. However, there are bonuses to all of these checks, if you know how to play them up. Check the Artificer sticky over on the race board, I've got a list of all the applicable synergy bonuses there.