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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nebten" data-source="post: 5689215" data-attributes="member: 79391">There is no mechanical rule to detect if somebody is casting a spell outside of combat. But the movements of casting a spell are typically interupted that the person is doing something abnormal or mystical. The only "rules" that accomidate this are those listed under Componets:[sblock=Components]ComponentsA spell's <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">components</a> explain what you must do or possess to cast the spell. The <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">components</a> entry in a spell description includes abbreviations that tell you what type of <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">components</a> it requires. Specifics for material and focus <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">components</a> are given at the end of the descriptive text. Usually you don't need to worry about <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">components</a>, but when you can't use a component for some reason or when a material or focus component is expensive, then the <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">components</a> are important.Verbal (V)A verbal component is a spoken incantation. To provide a verbal component, you must be able to speak in a strong voice. A <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/s/silence" target="_blank">silence</a> spell or a gag spoils the incantation (and thus the spell). a spellcaster who has been <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/conditions#TOC-Deafened" target="_blank">deafened</a> has a 20% chance of spoiling any spell with a verbal component that he tries to cast.Somatic (S)A somatic component is a measured and precise movement of the hand. You must have at least one hand free to provide a somatic component.Material (M)A material component consists of one or more physical substances or objects that are annihilated by the spell energies in the casting process. Unless a cost is given for a material component, the cost is negligible. Don't bother to keep track of material <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">components</a> with negligible cost. Assume you have all you need as long as you have your spell component pouch.Focus (F)A focus component is a prop of some sort. Unlike a material component, a focus is not consumed when the spell is cast and can be reused. As with material <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">components</a>, the cost for a focus is negligible unless a price is given. Assume that focus <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">components</a> of negligible cost are in your spell component pouch.Divine Focus (DF)A divine focus component is an item of spiritual significance. The divine focus for a <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/cleric" target="_blank">cleric</a> or a <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/paladin" target="_blank">paladin</a> is a holy symbol appropriate to the character's faith. The divine focus for a <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/druid" target="_blank">druid</a> or a ranger is a sprig of holly, or some other sacred plant.If the <a href="http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic#TOC-Components" target="_blank">Components</a> line includes F/DF or M/DF, the arcane version of the spell has a focus component or a material component (the abbreviation before the slash) and the divine version has a divine focus component (the abbreviation after the slash). [/sblock] As to what degree these mean, you would have to ask your DM.  There are feats that can remove these components: Still Spell, Silent Spell & Eshew Materials.  Again talk with your DM, but unless it is against the law, how big a deal it would be to cast a spell in public.</blockquote>

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