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zeroparadigm 12-22-05, 05:35 PM	I posted this in the Class/Prestiege Class forum also, but I'm not sure if it wouldn't be applicable here as well... So according to the class description, here (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/iw/20041210b&page=1), the Chameleon Class can adopt an arcane focus and in doing do, gains the ability to prepare spells (from any arcane class) in the manner of a wizard. Could a Chameleon then cast Bard or other spells that are defined as not neccesarily being recorded in a spellbook? I only ask because the class specifically mentions wizards and spellbooks, making spells like the bard's, for example, seem questionable. Input, please, if you have any ideas! Thank you! Z
sooperspook 12-22-05, 07:32 PM	Yes a Chameleon can learn , and cast, spells from any arcane list. He just prepares them like a wizard. on a related note, i'm thinking of adding the stipulation to the divine focus that divine spells are preapared and cast like the Archivist. Having access to any and all divine spells automatically just seems too abusable to me.
zeroparadigm 12-23-05, 08:36 AM	See, this is the same response I got on the PrC class board as well. Then I got this Reqponse from Wizards CustServ: Z, Arcane focus does not allow the use of bard spells or any other spells that are not found in spellbooks Good Gaming! We would appreciate your feedback on the service we are providing you. Please click here to fill out a short questionnaire. To login to your account, or update your question please click here. Sam S. Customer Service Representative Wizards of the Coast 1-800-324-6496 (US and Canada) 425-204-8069 (From all other countries) Monday-Friday 7am-6pm PST / 10am-9pm EST Um, I think that sucks, but does anyone have any official rulings contrary to that? I mean, memorizing as an Adept (divine) still pretty much rocks, but Bards do have some spells that no one else gets (Modify Memory).
tarkin 12-23-05, 10:28 AM	1) From a reading of the prestige class listed there, it would at first glance appear that you are right and Customer Service is wrong. 2) HOWEVER the section is clearly labelled preview. As in here is a glance at something that we will be publishing later, possibly with modifications. In effect, you are looking at a First Draft Copy, full of errors ----- Clearly this "preview" will undergo significant re-writes before it becomes official.
zeroparadigm 12-23-05, 02:54 PM	...an interesting take on the situation., and one that I hadn't considered. With one notable exception, I guess: That Preview is for December 2004. Which I guess given the time of year is an easy mistake to make. I'll agree that the Chameleon class could be better described, and full of errors would proabably be a good way to describe it, since it's often diputed exactly what the class can and cannot do - like in this very thread. However, my copy of Race of Destiny is very much like the one available in stores, insofar as it was printed some time ago. Now, more importantly: Who wants to try this question phrased differently with customer service and see if they want to contradict themselves? Anyone? Anyone? Step right up... - Z