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The word normal was in the 2014 PHB before a Magic action was even a thing. If your argument is "normal" = Magic aciton, why did they...
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So there is a ton of errors, but this the ONLY place they neglected to use the term "Magic action" AND they did not fix it in any errata...
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The "normal" you are quoting in fact comes from the description of the Ready action in the rules glossary. That use of "normal" you are...
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With repect to "Magic action" this would be the only place they missed it then. They use that term over and over and over again even...
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It is very relevant, it just does not refer to the action IMO. You can't for example ready Command to trigger when the enemy runs...
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This to me is the biggest reason it does not require a Magic action. The rules to "ready a spell" are specific rules that overide the...
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You conveniently ignored the verbiage "usually". Activating a Magic item usually does require a Magic action and it says so in the...
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I think the wording is purposeful. Every item that I know of that casts a spell states you can cast the spell while holding or similar...
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I do agree you cast the spell as normal on your turn, I do not agree that means you use the Magic action. It does not say you use the...
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Table: Cast a spell, use a magic item, or use a magical feature Rules Glossary: When you take the Magic action, you cast a spell that...
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I disagree with this, I think this applies to the mechanics of casting the spell itself, not the action used. The action used is just...
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The text for the Glamour subclass says they can cast Command as a Bonus Action. The Sorcerer Quicken Spell again allows a Sorcerer to...
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Just as if you Ready a spell, you can’t suddenly cast the spell without a slot or the necessary components for it. But in both cases...
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You are taking Ready as your action. Ready is one of the "main actions in the game" according to the PHB. When you ready a spell you...
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That is not the normal it is refering to IMO. I think it has to do with what you need to actually cast the spell, not the action - You...
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