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<blockquote data-quote="Falling Icicle" data-source="post: 1456336" data-attributes="member: 17077"><p>I have never heard of this before. I can't imagine any situation where I would ever want to use it though, even if it did exist.</p><p></p><p>I have experimented with a house rule that is somewhat similar to this though. Basically Wizards are able to cast any spell they know (as in spent the time and spellcraft roll to learn) freely, like a Sorcerer. However, if need arises they can cast spells they haven't mastered from a spellbook. They have to have their spellbook out, and the casting time is increased to a full round if it was a standard or free action, or adds 1 round to the casting time otherwise. They also have to make a Spellcraft roll (DC 15 + Spell level) to get it right. Failing this roll by 5 or more causes a mishap much like screwing up a scroll.</p><p></p><p>[EDIT] I believe I know what you are thinking of. Basically a Wizard can leave spell slots empty, so that he can prepare spells later in the day. It takes, I believe, 1 minute per level of the spell to prepare it. I'm not sure if this is an official rule, but it's one we allow in our game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Falling Icicle, post: 1456336, member: 17077"] I have never heard of this before. I can't imagine any situation where I would ever want to use it though, even if it did exist. I have experimented with a house rule that is somewhat similar to this though. Basically Wizards are able to cast any spell they know (as in spent the time and spellcraft roll to learn) freely, like a Sorcerer. However, if need arises they can cast spells they haven't mastered from a spellbook. They have to have their spellbook out, and the casting time is increased to a full round if it was a standard or free action, or adds 1 round to the casting time otherwise. They also have to make a Spellcraft roll (DC 15 + Spell level) to get it right. Failing this roll by 5 or more causes a mishap much like screwing up a scroll. [EDIT] I believe I know what you are thinking of. Basically a Wizard can leave spell slots empty, so that he can prepare spells later in the day. It takes, I believe, 1 minute per level of the spell to prepare it. I'm not sure if this is an official rule, but it's one we allow in our game. [/QUOTE]
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