Difference between revisions of "Spell Boosting"
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Until now, I've been assuming a caster is using a spell focus for any material component. Moving forward, when you use a focus, please describe it. | Until now, I've been assuming a caster is using a spell focus for any material component. Moving forward, when you use a focus, please describe it. | ||
| − | If a spell description includes a material component that's destroyed (e.g., Resurrection), you must use that component and it's destroyed. | + | If a spell description includes a material component that's destroyed (e.g., ''Resurrection''), you must use that component and it's destroyed. |
You can boost spells using material components and Laws of Magic. When you cast a spell that includes a material component, you can use that component to receive 1 boost to the spell. The component is destroyed (regardless of what the spell description specifies). In addition or instead, you can try to invoke a Law of Magic. If you're successful, you receive 1 boost to the spell. See: [[Laws of Magic]] | You can boost spells using material components and Laws of Magic. When you cast a spell that includes a material component, you can use that component to receive 1 boost to the spell. The component is destroyed (regardless of what the spell description specifies). In addition or instead, you can try to invoke a Law of Magic. If you're successful, you receive 1 boost to the spell. See: [[Laws of Magic]] | ||
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You can spend 1 boost for 1 of the following choices: | You can spend 1 boost for 1 of the following choices: | ||
| − | *(A) Resolve the spell as if you used a spell slot of 1 higher level (e.g., a wizard casts Magic Missile with a 1st level slot but still gets an extra dart). | + | *(A) Resolve the spell as if you used a spell slot of 1 higher level (e.g., a wizard casts ''Magic Missile'' with a 1st level slot but still gets an extra dart). |
| − | *(B) Resolve the spell as if your class level was 1 higher (e.g., a level 4 wizard casts Fire Bolt as if they're level 5 and thus does more damage). | + | *(B) Resolve the spell as if your class level was 1 higher (e.g., a level 4 wizard casts ''Fire Bolt'' as if they're level 5 and thus does more damage). |
* (C) For a spell that requires an attack roll, you gain a +1 bonus. When you reach 10th level, this bonus increases to +2. | * (C) For a spell that requires an attack roll, you gain a +1 bonus. When you reach 10th level, this bonus increases to +2. | ||
* (D) For a spell that requires a saving throw, you gain a +1 bonus to your spell DC. When you reach 10th level, this bonus increases to +2. | * (D) For a spell that requires a saving throw, you gain a +1 bonus to your spell DC. When you reach 10th level, this bonus increases to +2. | ||
You can spend multiple boosts on the same choice. For example, you can spend 2 boosts on (C) for a greater bonus. If you're already using a spell slot of a higher level, you can use still choose (A). | You can spend multiple boosts on the same choice. For example, you can spend 2 boosts on (C) for a greater bonus. If you're already using a spell slot of a higher level, you can use still choose (A). | ||
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| + | My goals with these rules are to give casters the option to include more storytelling and thematic flavor. | ||
[[Category:OOC]] | [[Category:OOC]] | ||
Revision as of 19:55, 24 November 2019
OOC
This is playtest material. I may remove it.
Until now, I've been assuming a caster is using a spell focus for any material component. Moving forward, when you use a focus, please describe it.
If a spell description includes a material component that's destroyed (e.g., Resurrection), you must use that component and it's destroyed.
You can boost spells using material components and Laws of Magic. When you cast a spell that includes a material component, you can use that component to receive 1 boost to the spell. The component is destroyed (regardless of what the spell description specifies). In addition or instead, you can try to invoke a Law of Magic. If you're successful, you receive 1 boost to the spell. See: Laws of Magic
You can spend 1 boost for 1 of the following choices:
- (A) Resolve the spell as if you used a spell slot of 1 higher level (e.g., a wizard casts Magic Missile with a 1st level slot but still gets an extra dart).
- (B) Resolve the spell as if your class level was 1 higher (e.g., a level 4 wizard casts Fire Bolt as if they're level 5 and thus does more damage).
- (C) For a spell that requires an attack roll, you gain a +1 bonus. When you reach 10th level, this bonus increases to +2.
- (D) For a spell that requires a saving throw, you gain a +1 bonus to your spell DC. When you reach 10th level, this bonus increases to +2.
You can spend multiple boosts on the same choice. For example, you can spend 2 boosts on (C) for a greater bonus. If you're already using a spell slot of a higher level, you can use still choose (A).
My goals with these rules are to give casters the option to include more storytelling and thematic flavor.
