Alternate Spellcasting [Archive] - Wizards Community

Alternate Spellcasting [Archive] - Wizards Community

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CaptFrigate
12-08-05, 10:54 PM I was looking at Arcana Evolved, and the way they puled off spellcasting seemed interesting to me, and it seemed to be the perfect way to pull off the flavor of a couple new classes that I am working on.

For those unfamilliar with what I am talking about, Arcana Evolved casters all cast like sorcs and prepare like wizards, they can know as many spells as they want, and they can sponaneously cast the spells that they prepare.

Would the system presented in Arcana Evolved need tweaking to import to D&D, or could I just import it without any changes? How would I need to change it for a full caster class? A half caster class?

Thanks!
Milo HoBo
12-08-05, 11:05 PM My suggestion would be to use a Spirit Shaman type of casting. This combines preparing spells for the day, and spontaneously casting only the spells you prepared. If you wanted an arcanist who can do this I would suggest it look something like this:
Zab can cast Magic Missle, Mage Armor, Shield, or True Strike (they are in his spell book).
He may only prepare 2 1st level spells for today (don't prepare the same one twice)
He prepares Magic Missle for offense and Mage Armor for defense.
He has 3 spells per day. So he can cast 3 Magic Missles, or he can cast Mage Armor 3 times, 2 M.M.s and 1 M.A. or 2 M.A. and 1 M.M.
For more ideas on this type of mechanic pick up the Complete Divine and look at the Spirit Shaman base class. Good gaming.
PigLickJF
12-08-05, 11:09 PM I was looking at Arcana Evolved, and the way they puled off spellcasting seemed interesting to me, and it seemed to be the perfect way to pull off the flavor of a couple new classes that I am working on.

For those unfamilliar with what I am talking about, Arcana Evolved casters all cast like sorcs and prepare like wizards, they can know as many spells as they want, and they can sponaneously cast the spells that they prepare.

Would the system presented in Arcana Evolved need tweaking to import to D&D, or could I just import it without any changes? How would I need to change it for a full caster class? A half caster class?

Thanks!

Sounds a lot like the spell point casting from Unearthed Arcana, you may want to check it out.

PigLick
CaptFrigate
12-09-05, 01:47 PM @ Milo: That is exactly what Im looking for! Thanks!

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CaptFrigate 12-08-05, 10:54 PM	I was looking at Arcana Evolved, and the way they puled off spellcasting seemed interesting to me, and it seemed to be the perfect way to pull off the flavor of a couple new classes that I am working on. For those unfamilliar with what I am talking about, Arcana Evolved casters all cast like sorcs and prepare like wizards, they can know as many spells as they want, and they can sponaneously cast the spells that they prepare. Would the system presented in Arcana Evolved need tweaking to import to D&D, or could I just import it without any changes? How would I need to change it for a full caster class? A half caster class? Thanks!
Milo HoBo 12-08-05, 11:05 PM	My suggestion would be to use a Spirit Shaman type of casting. This combines preparing spells for the day, and spontaneously casting only the spells you prepared. If you wanted an arcanist who can do this I would suggest it look something like this: Zab can cast Magic Missle, Mage Armor, Shield, or True Strike (they are in his spell book). He may only prepare 2 1st level spells for today (don't prepare the same one twice) He prepares Magic Missle for offense and Mage Armor for defense. He has 3 spells per day. So he can cast 3 Magic Missles, or he can cast Mage Armor 3 times, 2 M.M.s and 1 M.A. or 2 M.A. and 1 M.M. For more ideas on this type of mechanic pick up the Complete Divine and look at the Spirit Shaman base class. Good gaming.
PigLickJF 12-08-05, 11:09 PM	I was looking at Arcana Evolved, and the way they puled off spellcasting seemed interesting to me, and it seemed to be the perfect way to pull off the flavor of a couple new classes that I am working on. For those unfamilliar with what I am talking about, Arcana Evolved casters all cast like sorcs and prepare like wizards, they can know as many spells as they want, and they can sponaneously cast the spells that they prepare. Would the system presented in Arcana Evolved need tweaking to import to D&D, or could I just import it without any changes? How would I need to change it for a full caster class? A half caster class? Thanks! Sounds a lot like the spell point casting from Unearthed Arcana, you may want to check it out. PigLick
CaptFrigate 12-09-05, 01:47 PM	@ Milo: That is exactly what Im looking for! Thanks!