Basic Spell Question [Archive] - Wizards Community

Basic Spell Question [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Phobos
12-11-06, 02:20 PM A basic spell question for a new player...

1. Do Divine casters know ALL their possible spells, they simply pick which to prepare? This is opposed to Arcane which only know a limited amount (which can increase over time) and can cast as many as able per day?

Thank you
InkBlot
12-11-06, 02:28 PM Yes. Druids, clerics, rangers, and paladins know every last spell of every level they can cast.

If you buy a book (e.g. Complete Divine) with new druid spells, then the druid you're playing can prepare those spells at the next chance she gets.

If you buy a book (e.g. Complete Arcane) with new wizard spells, then the wizard you're playing can not prepare those spell untill she either finds someone in-game to copy the spells from or untill she levels up.
CantripN
12-11-06, 02:30 PM Generally speaking, yes.
Archivists and Favoured Souls are among the exceptions.
Loki5654
12-11-06, 02:32 PM Yes. Druids, clerics, rangers, and paladins know every last spell of every level they can cast.
A more accurate quote might be:
Druids, clerics, rangers, and paladins know every last spell of every level they can cast from the sources their DM allows.
InkBlot
12-11-06, 02:34 PM Rule 0 is always in effect. It doesn't need to be restated every time someone makes a comment about the rules.
Phobos
12-11-06, 02:44 PM Ok, thank you.

In my case then, I can be generally safe trying to find a resource (PDF or such) that lists all the spells and simply check those which are "known" or "prepared" and be ok in doing so for the general classes.

Again, thanks for confirming. I'll run off to the Digital Area to look for a good source.
Thiez
12-11-06, 02:58 PM InkBlot, I don't think Loki5654's is useless. From what I see on the boards, many DMs have specific rules about Divine Casters using spells from non-core sources, so this isn't Just-Another-Houserule (tm).
Loki5654
12-11-06, 03:36 PM Thanks Thiez.

And thanks Inkblot.

Of course Rule Zero is always in effect. The OP's question led me to believe that they were new to the game. Sometimes new players need to be reminded to ask their DM's permission before bringing something into the game.

That's the only reason I mentioned it.
mvincent
12-11-06, 07:30 PM Rule 0 is always in effect. It doesn't need to be restated every time someone makes a comment about the rules.I would normally agree, however in this case the clarification seemed appropriate.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Phobos 12-11-06, 02:20 PM	A basic spell question for a new player... 1. Do Divine casters know ALL their possible spells, they simply pick which to prepare? This is opposed to Arcane which only know a limited amount (which can increase over time) and can cast as many as able per day? Thank you
InkBlot 12-11-06, 02:28 PM	Yes. Druids, clerics, rangers, and paladins know every last spell of every level they can cast. If you buy a book (e.g. Complete Divine) with new druid spells, then the druid you're playing can prepare those spells at the next chance she gets. If you buy a book (e.g. Complete Arcane) with new wizard spells, then the wizard you're playing can not prepare those spell untill she either finds someone in-game to copy the spells from or untill she levels up.
CantripN 12-11-06, 02:30 PM	Generally speaking, yes. Archivists and Favoured Souls are among the exceptions.
Loki5654 12-11-06, 02:32 PM	Yes. Druids, clerics, rangers, and paladins know every last spell of every level they can cast. A more accurate quote might be: Druids, clerics, rangers, and paladins know every last spell of every level they can cast from the sources their DM allows.
InkBlot 12-11-06, 02:34 PM	Rule 0 is always in effect. It doesn't need to be restated every time someone makes a comment about the rules.
Phobos 12-11-06, 02:44 PM	Ok, thank you. In my case then, I can be generally safe trying to find a resource (PDF or such) that lists all the spells and simply check those which are "known" or "prepared" and be ok in doing so for the general classes. Again, thanks for confirming. I'll run off to the Digital Area to look for a good source.
Thiez 12-11-06, 02:58 PM	InkBlot, I don't think Loki5654's is useless. From what I see on the boards, many DMs have specific rules about Divine Casters using spells from non-core sources, so this isn't Just-Another-Houserule (tm).
Loki5654 12-11-06, 03:36 PM	Thanks Thiez. And thanks Inkblot. Of course Rule Zero is always in effect. The OP's question led me to believe that they were new to the game. Sometimes new players need to be reminded to ask their DM's permission before bringing something into the game. That's the only reason I mentioned it.
mvincent 12-11-06, 07:30 PM	Rule 0 is always in effect. It doesn't need to be restated every time someone makes a comment about the rules.I would normally agree, however in this case the clarification seemed appropriate.