Epic spell counterability

Tiberius · Dec 6, 2002

Hi, everyone.

I don't have my ELH here at work, so maybe one of you could tell me. Are epic spells subject to counterspelling? Thanks!

-Tiberius

AGGEMAM · Dec 7, 2002

Tiberius said:
I don't have my ELH here at work, so maybe one of you could tell me. Are epic spells subject to counterspelling? Thanks!

The ELH does not say directly but it does say that epic spells follow the same rules as normal spells except if otherwise noted.

I could not find an exception to the counterspelling rule.

The Souljourner · Dec 7, 2002

It does specifically say they are subject to Dispel Magic, so that would work. However, since every epic spell is researched individually, you shouldn't be able to use the standard "I cast the same spell to counter it" counterspelling action. (Even if you choose one from the book, just add an extra silent Q in the middle of the name and BAM, uncounterable).

-The Souljourner

James McMurray · Dec 7, 2002

I would allow countering Epic Spells. Unlike Souljourner, I'd even allow countering of spells with the exact same effects (such as ones pulled from the book). If you start letting people put silent qs in their spell names, what's to stop them from trying the same thing by researching Mass Haqste, Fireqball, or Haqrm?

Tiberius · Dec 7, 2002

I think I found my answer. The ELH presents a sample spell called "Epic Counterspelling" which seems to allow for the countering of epic spells. Thanks for the answers, folks!

-Tiberius