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TiwazTyrsfist 08-20-07, 07:29 PM	So, I was looking at the Warlock FAQ over in the Main Classes forums, and came across a question and answer that seems to have direct bearing on a discussion (argument) that keeps coming up here about Artificers. Specifically, Warlocks, like Artificers, can make UMD checks to emulate spells for magic item creation. {Link to original post in archive 2-03-05 (http://forums.gleemax.com/wotc_archive/index.php/t-360534.html)} WotC_RichBaker 02-03-05, 12:05 PM Hi, folks -- I chatted with the developers about the Imbue Item-Scribe Scroll trick for giving the warlock nigh-infinite spell diversity, and we realized pretty quick that it's not broken. Here's why: 1. The warlock is supposed to be able to read off other class's scrolls and use their spell trigger items by means of a great Use Magic Device check. 2. Given that, the warlock can just *buy* scrolls or staffs at full market price and use them easily anyway. 3. Therefore, Imbue Item really only gives you the opportunity to expend a feat choice and buy one category of magic items at half-price... spending some XP and some time to manufacture your price break. 4. If you were scribing scrolls of interesting spells your wizard buddy would want to learn, you could have just *bought* your wizard buddy a scroll of that spell and given it to him. You didn't need to make it yourself, really. So, it's a good tactic, and some smart play, but it's not as crazy as it might seem at first glance. So, here is Rich Baker telling us the opposite of what Keith Baker (and hey, odd coincidence on the last names, I assume they aren't actually related) is telling us, on what are, basically identical powers... So, basically, I want a response from Hellcow on this. Even is the response is "Ignore Rich, he doesn't know what he's talking about."
Darakhoranon 08-21-07, 12:26 PM	I think this would be easier if you directly put in a link to the Infernal Bovine´s post on this matter...