Help with disguise spell idea, please... [Archive] - Wizards Community

Help with disguise spell idea, please... [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Elora_Gwyre
06-29-06, 06:59 PM I've been thinking about interesting ways to use the feat "Disguise Spell", and it occurred to me that it would be pretty cool to use it to enhance my bard's performances with images and sounds -- basically, use illusions to illustrate the songs. So, in telling the story of the party's recent adventures, she could have a big monster appear right in front of the audience, etc.

I have a few questions...

One, have any of you done something similar to this, and if so, how did it work out?

Any clever ideas on how to use this feat, or suggestions as to what spells to use with it?

And finally, for the DMs out there, how would you incorporate this mechanically into rewards for the performance? (Or, how much more money could she make? :D )

Thanks for the help!
rogue_lettuce
06-29-06, 07:22 PM Well, casting illusions and using them while performing would work. But bardic music itself isn't magic, so if you meant using the feat with bardic music, that wouldn't work... Your post is slightly confusing, no offense intended.
Elora_Gwyre
06-29-06, 07:34 PM Hmm...sorry, didn't mean to confuse you. What I meant was, cast spells like "Silent Image" using Disguise Spell while performing.

For example,

*singing* "and then the dragon came along..."
*cast spell: Silent Image - dragon*

...audience response...."gasp" "ahhhh"
...innkeeper response...more money....
...bard response.... :cool:
sorren193
07-01-06, 03:02 AM Personally, I find the most effective spell that is ABSOLUTELY indespensible to a bard is Prestidigitation. As they say: "Less is more" and instead of some gaudy, half baked illusion, simply have Prestidigitation summon a small gust of wind to send chills down their spines during scary parts. When gloating, have a bit of light appear behind your head- not enough to be readily noticeable, but enough to stir their imaginations. Use the spell to flare up the fire, or to echo your voice when quoting a courageous/daring sentence that was said. Be creative, Prestidigitation leaves much to be imagined.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Elora_Gwyre 06-29-06, 06:59 PM	I've been thinking about interesting ways to use the feat "Disguise Spell", and it occurred to me that it would be pretty cool to use it to enhance my bard's performances with images and sounds -- basically, use illusions to illustrate the songs. So, in telling the story of the party's recent adventures, she could have a big monster appear right in front of the audience, etc. I have a few questions... One, have any of you done something similar to this, and if so, how did it work out? Any clever ideas on how to use this feat, or suggestions as to what spells to use with it? And finally, for the DMs out there, how would you incorporate this mechanically into rewards for the performance? (Or, how much more money could she make? :D ) Thanks for the help!
rogue_lettuce 06-29-06, 07:22 PM	Well, casting illusions and using them while performing would work. But bardic music itself isn't magic, so if you meant using the feat with bardic music, that wouldn't work... Your post is slightly confusing, no offense intended.
Elora_Gwyre 06-29-06, 07:34 PM	Hmm...sorry, didn't mean to confuse you. What I meant was, cast spells like "Silent Image" using Disguise Spell while performing. For example, singing "and then the dragon came along..." cast spell: Silent Image - dragon ...audience response...."gasp" "ahhhh" ...innkeeper response...more money.... ...bard response.... :cool:
sorren193 07-01-06, 03:02 AM	Personally, I find the most effective spell that is ABSOLUTELY indespensible to a bard is Prestidigitation. As they say: "Less is more" and instead of some gaudy, half baked illusion, simply have Prestidigitation summon a small gust of wind to send chills down their spines during scary parts. When gloating, have a bit of light appear behind your head- not enough to be readily noticeable, but enough to stir their imaginations. Use the spell to flare up the fire, or to echo your voice when quoting a courageous/daring sentence that was said. Be creative, Prestidigitation leaves much to be imagined.