Calculate This Caster Level [Archive] - Wizards Community

Calculate This Caster Level [Archive] - Wizards Community

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wmsmitty
08-17-05, 11:58 AM So I created a prestige class "A" that offers +1 Caster Level, under the column "Spells Per Day", every other level. Simple right? I figured if I'm a 6th level cleric and 2nd level "A", I would have a caster level of 7.

However, my players argue that caster level = level of class capable of casting spells. How say you?
Llathos
08-17-05, 12:00 PM +1 caster level in a PrC provides a level of "a class capable of casting spells".

Caster level 7 (assuming only +1 caster level between 1st and 2nd level)
High Octane
08-17-05, 12:01 PM You sir, are correct.

Unless otherwise stated, caster level only goes up if the +1 spells per day also goes up. Some classes improve caster level during the off levels, but those specifically state that they do.
Dunelord
08-17-05, 12:29 PM Further some classes like Ranger or Paldin don't have a caster level to a certin point and then have a caster level equal to 1/2 there level.
wmsmitty
08-17-05, 12:31 PM Thanks for the input folks!
wmsmitty
08-17-05, 01:42 PM Unless otherwise stated, caster level only goes up if the +1 spells per day also goes up. Some classes improve caster level during the off levels, but those specifically state that they do.
High Octane or anyone else for that matter. A player of mine would like to ask the following:

"Could you give an example of a class or prestige class where such a mechanic is applied. Or point me in a direction where this mechanic is mentioned?"
High Octane
08-17-05, 01:50 PM Complete Arcane: Green Star Adept. It specifically mentions that the caster level improves on the off levels. Other classes do not.
Dunelord
08-18-05, 09:46 AM Although it isn't every level you can see something very similaur with the Eldrich Knight from the DMG or SRD.
stamhaven
08-18-05, 10:50 AM Green Star Adept is also found on the wizards web site as part of the CA preview.

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ex/20041105a

It's a great mechanic for partial casters, that I wish more PrC's adopted. It lets you maintain competetive with spell resistance while being slightly less spell focused.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
wmsmitty 08-17-05, 11:58 AM	So I created a prestige class "A" that offers +1 Caster Level, under the column "Spells Per Day", every other level. Simple right? I figured if I'm a 6th level cleric and 2nd level "A", I would have a caster level of 7. However, my players argue that caster level = level of class capable of casting spells. How say you?
Llathos 08-17-05, 12:00 PM	+1 caster level in a PrC provides a level of "a class capable of casting spells". Caster level 7 (assuming only +1 caster level between 1st and 2nd level)
High Octane 08-17-05, 12:01 PM	You sir, are correct. Unless otherwise stated, caster level only goes up if the +1 spells per day also goes up. Some classes improve caster level during the off levels, but those specifically state that they do.
Dunelord 08-17-05, 12:29 PM	Further some classes like Ranger or Paldin don't have a caster level to a certin point and then have a caster level equal to 1/2 there level.
wmsmitty 08-17-05, 12:31 PM	Thanks for the input folks!
wmsmitty 08-17-05, 01:42 PM	Unless otherwise stated, caster level only goes up if the +1 spells per day also goes up. Some classes improve caster level during the off levels, but those specifically state that they do. High Octane or anyone else for that matter. A player of mine would like to ask the following: "Could you give an example of a class or prestige class where such a mechanic is applied. Or point me in a direction where this mechanic is mentioned?"
High Octane 08-17-05, 01:50 PM	Complete Arcane: Green Star Adept. It specifically mentions that the caster level improves on the off levels. Other classes do not.
Dunelord 08-18-05, 09:46 AM	Although it isn't every level you can see something very similaur with the Eldrich Knight from the DMG or SRD.
stamhaven 08-18-05, 10:50 AM	Green Star Adept is also found on the wizards web site as part of the CA preview. http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/ex/20041105a It's a great mechanic for partial casters, that I wish more PrC's adopted. It lets you maintain competetive with spell resistance while being slightly less spell focused.