Recent content by dmcallis

Thanks. Please feel free to post your suggestions and ideas. I'll get to work expanding the idea with your suggestions and try to have a new version tomorrow. (I have a game today...)

My Incantations may bear some consideration. Maybe the idea may lead somewhere... Located here: http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?t=237178

New Version Now with all applicable (in my opinion) PHB rituals as incantation counterparts. Comments welcome.

Sounds like Pathfinder may be for you. These are basic design elements of 4e you are talking about. In other words, changing those elements will make it necessary to change a LOT. Maybe staying away from 4e is the best idea... (I'm a BIG 4e supporter, FWIW)

I like these. They won't fit my campaign, but I like them. Keep it up, I'll wantonly steal any which do fit with my low-tech campaign.

Forked from: New class of spell (PEACH)

Good thing we can't go there... Makin' Bacon :p

While my example doesn't show it, the skill check is still a potentially cooperative thing. Sorry, guess I need to spell out the complete mechanics, but did not want to (and am not sure I am really allowed to) detail the complete mechanics since Incantations are a exception-based version of...

You might take a look at my mechanics on Incantations on some of these. I will be converting some of your conversions to that form of magic, if you do not mind. :D http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?t=236971

Existing Ritual: Comprehend Language As you finish the ritual, the guttural language of the creatures before you clarifies into something you understand. Level: 1 Category: Exploration Time: 10 minutes Duration: 24 hours Component Cost: 10 gp Market Price: 50 gp Key Skill: Arcana When...

Making generic ritual to incantation conversion rules could be done perhaps, I'll keep that in mind, but if the cost is kept high enough to limit their widespread use most of the existing rituals would never be used as incantations anyway, IMHO. Please feel free to point out any possible...

OK, as promised - the beginning of a list. Existing rituals I could see as being converted (i.e. worth the sacrifice to have them in a hurry) Comprehend Language Make Whole Silence Endure Elements Water Walk Detect Secret Doors Arcane Lock Knock Halluconatory Item Phantom Steed Water Breathing...

Yes, the healing surge cost should be enough to discourage their use wholesale. But I can see material components being used also. This would be decided on a per-Incantation basis just what the material components are and what they cost (if anything). I would see no problem with making the...

I think a way to further differentiate Incantations from Rituals would be a further cost. It would also further limit wanton use of incantations to a reasonable level I think. The further cost would be a healing surge. Plus perhaps another lost surge on a botch, to compound the loss of the...

But if you are in the mess described, wouldn't it be nice to have the door to put between you and whatever is trying to get at you after you get through it? ;) MUCH better name. Incantation it is.