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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7501423" data-attributes="member: 6796661">Initially, I was thinking that they would have the components necessary to cast he spells on their list. But is every NPC caster that prepared? That they ALL have the components AND a focus. I don't think it is unfair because the party can loot the defeated caster. But is seems boring. I like mixing up the descriptions of the spell casting and mixing the challenges and tactics needed to fight enemy casters. I like this idea. Even something as simple as 1d4: (1) focus only, (2) Components only - sufficient for slots, (3) focus and limited components - any consumable will only have enough for one use, (4) focus and sufficient components for all slots. For named, major foes, or foes like Archmages, I would expect they would be sufficiently prepared and may customize their equipment accordingly.</blockquote>Yes. And I don't roll for treasure in this campaign. It is all spelled out. But I like your idea of rolling for how kitted out NPC spell casters are. That way, with some you get no components. With others, you'll get a lot.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 7501423, member: 6796661"] Initially, I was thinking that they would have the components necessary to cast he spells on their list. But is every NPC caster that prepared? That they ALL have the components AND a focus. I don't think it is unfair because the party can loot the defeated caster. But is seems boring. I like mixing up the descriptions of the spell casting and mixing the challenges and tactics needed to fight enemy casters. I like this idea. Even something as simple as 1d4: (1) focus only, (2) Components only - sufficient for slots, (3) focus and limited components - any consumable will only have enough for one use, (4) focus and sufficient components for all slots. For named, major foes, or foes like Archmages, I would expect they would be sufficiently prepared and may customize their equipment accordingly. [/QUOTE] Yes. And I don't roll for treasure in this campaign. It is all spelled out. But I like your idea of rolling for how kitted out NPC spell casters are. That way, with some you get no components. With others, you'll get a lot. [/QUOTE]

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