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Gandilas

11-30-03, 06:13 PM
If a character or a creature has an ability it can do "At Will", what are the limitations on it?

Does it provoke an AoO?
Is it a Free Action, MEA or Standard?
If its a Free Action, how many times per round can it be done?
Veton

11-30-03, 06:40 PM
Originally posted by Gandilas
If a character or a creature has an ability it can do "At Will", what are the limitations on it?

Does it provoke an AoO?
Is it a Free Action, MEA or Standard?
If its a Free Action, how many times per round can it be done?

I'm assuming you're talking about a spell

1- Probably does
2- Standard, just like casting a spell
3- If it CAN be done as a free action, I'm assuming only once per round, since it would be Quickened
green_yawgmoth

11-30-03, 06:43 PM
1. If it says no, then no. if it says yes, then yes. depends.
2. Again, look at the action. It will tell you.
3. As many times as your DM lets you.
quaiven

11-30-03, 06:46 PM
It normally explains this in the creatures write up. If it's a Spell-Like Ability then it works just like casting the spell. Except they don't need any material components or focuses. Most importantly though At Will does not mean "As a free action" which is what some uninformed DM's assume.
BlaineTog

11-30-03, 08:38 PM
Shh! If my DM sees this, I am soo screwed!;)
Bloodtide_the_Red

12-01-03, 12:43 AM
The 'At Will' note just tells you how offten the ability can be used per day. Though your limited by what you can do per round and what type of ability it is and such.

Normaly, by defalut, at wiil actions are not free actions.



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