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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ren1999" data-source="post: 5873270" data-attributes="member: 85179">I'm working on a template of about 30 spells for all caster types. I welcome any and all criticism. A New Powers SystemThe following is based on my home rules spells but could work for all previous spell lists.For spells, I think we should order all of them according to what they do.Abjuration Shielding for example.Then decide which abjuration spells are easier and harder compared to each other.So far I have this.Force Shield - available at 1st spell casting levelEndure Element - 2ndElement Wall - 3rdDispel Magic - 4thReflect Magic - 5thProtective Ward - 6thI then gave each of these spells a spell casting level requirement.After that I determine which spells are encounter and daily due to their damage mostly.Now here is what is vital. All spell casters can learn spells based on their intelligence modifier per level. They don't need to drop, relearn, anything. They can have ready any spell they want already memorized during an encounter. But all characters are limited by the 4th edition encounter and daily restrictions. That means 3rd level can only use 1 daily from a list of daily spells per day and 2 encounter spells from their memorized list per encounter.This in no way makes any character too powerful. If anything, it adds variety and strategy to the game. It also allows players to test out lesser wanted spells.This rule only applies to player characters. The more industrious players will have a list of spells to try out during any encounter, or a list of martial exploits if they are playing a fighter or rogue type.Monsters however, should be limited in known powers to make it easier for the dm to manage them. ____________Force ShieldSpell Type: AbjurationLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: The spell is triggered by an attack on the caster.Target: SelfDuration: EncounterEffect: The spell adds the caster's intelligence modifier to the armor class and reflex defense.Level-Up Scale: Add +1 to the armor class and reflex defense every 5 levels.Endure ElementSpell Type: AbjurationLevel: Spell Casting Class 2Action: The spell is triggered by a successful attack on the caster.Target: SelfDuration: EncounterEffect: Damage by fire, lightning, or cold is reduced by the caster's intelligence modifier.Level-Up Scale: Reduce this damage by -1 every 5 levels. Element WallSpell Type: AbjurationLevel: Spell Casting Class 3Action: The spell is triggered by a successful attack on the caster.Target: All melee attackersDuration: EncounterSpecial: Each element below counts as a different spell power.Dispel MagicSpell Type: AbjurationLevel: Spell Casting Class 4Action: The spell is triggered by a spell or prayer attack on the caster.Target: 1 spell or prayerAttack Roll: intelligence versus willEffect: If the caster hits, the foe's spell or prayer is negated.Deflect MagicSpell Type: AbjurationLevel: Spell Casting Class 5Action: The spell is triggered by a spell or prayer attack on the caster.Target: 1 spell or prayerAttack Roll: intelligence versus willEffect: If the caster hits, the foe's spell or prayer bounces back and affects the foe.Protective WardSpell Type: AbjurationLevel: Spell Casting Class 6Action: The spell is triggered by a foe touching the protected object.Range: TouchTarget: The object targets all foes touching the object.Attack Roll: intelligence versus reflexEffect: The object takes on the hit points, armor class, and defenses of the caster and is protected with spell additions listed next.Additions: The caster can add Force Shield, Endure Element, Element Wall, and Force Invisibility to the object.____________Feather FallSpell Type: Anti-GravityLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: The spell is triggered by the caster's fall.Target: The spell targets the self and all allies within 1 square burst.Effect: The caster's fall is slowed to a harmless speed.Level-Up Scale: Protects all allies within +1 square burst of the caster every 5 levels. Spider ClimbSpell Type: Anti-GravityLevel: Spell Casting Class 2Action: once per encounterTarget: selfEffect: The caster can climb vertical and ceiling surfaces at a speed of 2 squares per round with no climb penalties. If the spell fails Feather Fall is triggered.Force JumpSpell Type: Anti-GravityLevel: Spell Casting Class 3Action: once per encounterTarget: selfEffect: The caster can jump 2 squares. If this spell fails Feather Fall is triggered.Level-Up Scale: The caster can jump +1 square every 5 levels.Force LevitateSpell Type: Anti-GravityLevel: Spell Casting Class 4Duration: EncounterTarget: self or 1 allyEffect: The caster can levitate up or down 2 squares. If this spell fails Feather Fall is triggered.Attack Roll: Levitate one foe intelligence versus will defense 2 squares. Fall damage is 1d10 per square.Level-Up Scale: Levitate +1 square every 5 levels.Force FlySpell Type: Anti-GravityLevel: Spell Casting Class 5Target: SelfDuration: EncounterEffect: The caster can fly with a speed of 6 squares per round. The caster gets a +1 bonus to armor class and reflex while flying, and a +1 swoop attack roll.Level-Up Scale: increase flying speed, swoop attack bonus, and armor class and reflex defenses while flying by +1 every 5 levels. ____________Blink ShiftSpell Type: PhaseLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: The spell is triggered by a foe attack.Target: SelfDuration: once per encounterEffect: The foe must reroll an attack on the caster while the caster enters any empty square on the map.Level-Up Scale: The caster can use the spell once more per encounter every 5 levels.Pass WallSpell Type: PhaseLevel: Spell Casting Class 2Action: once per encounterTarget: self and 2 alliesEffect: The caster and 2 allies can walk through 2 impassible squares on the map.Level-Up Scale: +1 impassible square and +1 ally every 5 levelsTeleport PortalSpell Type: PhaseLevel: Spell Casting Class 3Action: once per encounterDuration: once per encounterTarget: self and 2 alliesEffect: The caster can teleport to any previous location of the game session.Level-Up Scale: +1 ally every 5 levelsStop TimeSpell Type: PhaseLevel: Spell Casting Class 4Action: standard encounterTarget: selfDuration: 1 roundEffect: The caster can stop time for all but the caster. All foes have the slowed and restrained condition. Restrained foes attack at -2 while the caster attacks at +2.Attack Roll: intelligence versus willLevel-Up Scale: +1 to caster's attack roll every 5 levels.Force InvisibilitySpell Type: PhaseLevel: Spell Casting Class 5Action: standard encounterTarget: selfDuration: 1 roundEffect: The caster becomes invisible +40 to Stealth Check, +2attack, - foe's dex bonus against casterLevel-Up Scale: can render objects with protective ward invisible at 11th,Mage HandSpell Type: UtilityLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: once per encounterRange: 10/20 Long Range -2 Combat ModifierTarget: 1 foeEffect: The caster uses telekinetic force to slam one foe intelligence versus will, or slings something at the foe intelligence versus reflex doing 1d10 damage. Move 100lbs 1 square per level.Level-Up Scale: targets 2 foes 2d10 damage at 11th and 3 foes 3d10 damage at 21st level. Move 200lbs at 11th and 300lbs at 21st.Lock UnlockSpell Type: PhaseLevel: Spell Casting Class 2Action: once per dayTarget: selfEffect: The caster gets a temporary skill bonus of +20 to open locks. The caster can magically create a dc25 lock.Level-Up Scale: +30 open lock and create a dc30 lock at 11th level, and +40 and create a dc40 lock at 21st levelSecret ChestSpell Type: UtilityLevel: Spell Casting Class 3Action: standard encounterTarget: 1 chestDuration: PermanentEffect: The caster creates a storage place on the ethreal plane.Level-Up Scale: of 1 cubic foot per levelTiny HutSpell Type: UtilityLevel: Spell Casting Class 4Action: once per dayTarget: 1 tentDuration: one dayEffect: The caster creates a roomy shelter in a small tent for 4 party members on the ethreal plane. The tent can also be enchanted with Protective Ward and Force Invisibility.Level-Up Scale: furniture is added at 11th level, light, running water, bathroom, and kitchen is added at 21st.________Clean MendSpell Type: AlterationLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: once per dayTarget: 1 object of the caster's level or lowerEffect: The caster removes the object's broken condition and restores 1/2 its hit points. Casting the spell again restores 1d4 hit points to the object every time.Level-Up Scale: The caster can mend more powerful objects at higher levels.Enlarge ShrinkSpell Type: AlterationLevel: Spell Casting Class 2Action: once per dayDuration: Encounter or the number of rounds the caster determines. If the ally or foe is contained, roll a strength check to burst out of the containmentTarget: 1 ally and ally's equipmentEffect: The enlarged ally gets +2 to strength for melee attack rolls and a -2 to dexterity because of the size.Level-Up Scale: +3 to strength and -3 to dexterity at 11th level, and +4 to strength and -4 to dexterity at 21st level.Attack Roll: against 1 foe, intelligence vesus willEffect: The reduced ally gets -2 to strength for melee attack rolls and a +2 to dexterity because of the size.Level-Up Scale: -3 to strength and +3 to dexterity at 11th level, and -4 to strength and +4 to dexterity at 21st level.Object to ObjectDisguise AllyFoe to Object_________Force WebEnchant WeaponMagic MissileForce OrbPressure BloodCleric Types and Wizard Types_________Fire Wall(Elemental Wall)Spell Type: AbjurationLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: The spell is triggered by a successful attack on the caster.Target: All melee attackersDuration: 1 roundSpecial: Each element below counts as a different spell power.Attack Roll: intelligence versus reflexEffect: Fire Wall: The caster causes 1d6 + 6 ongoing fire damage.Saving Throw: intelligence versus fortitude roll every round to end the 6 ongoing fire damage.Level-Up Scale: +1 round and +1d6 ongoing fire damage every 5 levels.Blind LightSpell Type: Fire AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Duration: 1 dayEffect: As a utility, the caster creates an adjustable radius of light for the party. Target: 1 foeAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflex, the foe is blinded Save: intelligence versus fortitude save ends the condition Level-Up Scale: the foe saves at -1 every 5 caster levelsBurning HandSpell Type: Fire AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Duration: 1 dayEffect: the caster enchants a staff, dagger or wand with a magical fireTarget: 1 foeAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflex 1[w]+1d6 ongoing fire damageSave: intelligence versus fortitude save ends the condition Level-Up Scale: +1d6 additional ongoing fire damage every 5 levelsFire BallSpell Type: Fire AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: encounterEffect: the caster shoots a magical ball of fireTarget: 1 foeAttack Roll: intelligence versus will 1d6 ongoing fire damage Save: intelligence versus fortitude save ends the conditionLevel-Up Scale: +1 foe and +1d6 additional ongoing fire damage every 5 levelsExplosive RuneSpell Type: Fire AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: encounterEffect: the caster slings a metal ball wrapped with a rune paperTarget: all foes within 1 square burstAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflex 1d6 ongoing fire damage Save: intelligence versus fortitude save ends the conditionLevel-Up Scale: +1 square burst and +1d6 additional ongoing fire damage every 5 levelsCombust FoeSpell Type: Fire AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: dailyEffect: the caster causes the foe to internally combust in flamesTarget: all foes of equal or lesser caster levelAttack Roll: intelligence versus will 1d6 fire damage Save: intelligence versus fortitude or the foe diesLevel-Up: +1d6 fire damage every 5 levels__________Electrified WallSpell Type: lightning AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: triggered by melee attackduration: 1 roundAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflexEffect: Lightning Wall: The caster causes 1d8 lightning damage and stuns the target who takes a penalty of -2 on all rolls.Saving Throw: Reroll the attack roll every round to end the stun condition. Level-Up Scale: Add +1d8 damage every 5 levels.Dark RainSpell Type: Lightning AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Effect: As a utility, the caster creates 1 day of drinkable water for the party.Range: 10 long range 20 Target: everyone within 1 square burstEffect: anyone within the area of effect is blinded takes -2 on all rollsLevel-Up Scale: +1 square burst every 5 levelsShocking GraspSpell Type: Lightning AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Duration: 1 dayEffect: the caster enchants a staff, dagger or wand with a magical lightningTarget: 1 foeAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflex 1[w]+1d8 lightning damage + stunSave: intelligence versus fortitude save ends the stunned condition Level-Up Scale: +1d8 additional lightning damage every 5 levelsChain LightningSpell Type: Lightning AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: encounterEffect: the caster shoots a lightning bolt from the wand, staff or daggerTarget: 1 foeAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflex 1d8 lightning damage + stunSave: intelligence versus fortitude save ends the stunned conditionLevel-Up Scale: +1 foe and +1d8 additional lightning damage every 5 levelsPlasma BallSpell Type: Lightning AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: encounterEffect: the caster slings an electrified metal ballTarget: all foes within 1 square burstAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflex 1d8 lightning damage + stun Save: intelligence versus fortitude save ends the stunned conditionLevel-Up Scale: +1 square burst and 1d8 lightning damage every 5 levelsDisintegrate FoeSpell Type: Lightning AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: dailyEffect: the caster causes the foe to disintegrate into ashesTarget: all foes of equal or lesser caster levelAttack Roll: intelligence versus will 1d8 lightning damage + stun Save: intelligence versus fortitude or the foe diesLevel-Up: +1d8 lightning damage every 5 levels______________Ice WallSpell Type: ice AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: triggered by melee attackduration: 1 roundAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflexEffect: The caster causes 1d10 cold damage and stuns the target who takes a penalty of -2 on all rolls.Saving Throw: Reroll the attack roll every round to end the stun condition. Level-Up Scale: Add +1d8 damage every 5 levels.Icy FloorSpell Type: Ice AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Range: 10 long range 20 Target: everyone within 1 square burstEffect: the floor is covered with slippery ice and anyone within the area of effect is slowed and their speed is reduced to 2 squares per roundLevel-Up Scale: +1 square burst every 5 levelsChilly TouchSpell Type: Ice AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Effect: the caster enchants a staff, dagger or wand with an icy auraTarget: 1 foeAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflex 1[w]+1d10 cold damageLevel-Up Scale: +1d10 additional ice damage every 5 levelsIcicle VolleySpell Type: ice AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: encounterEffect: the caster shoots an icy sprayTarget: 1 foeAttack Roll: intelligence versus will 1d10 ice damage Level-Up Scale: +1 foe in an arcand +1d10 cold damage every 5 levelsIce StormSpell Type: ice AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: encounterEffect: the caster slings a metal ball that drops and creats a hail storm cloudTarget: all foes within 1 square burstAttack Roll: intelligence versus reflex 1d10 cold damageLevel-Up Scale: +1 square burst and +1d10 cold damage every 5 levelsFrost BiteSpell Type: ice AssaultLevel: Spell Casting Class 1Action: dailyEffect: the caster causes the foe to freeze to deathTarget: all foes of equal or lesser caster levelAttack Roll: intelligence versus will 1d10 coldSave: intelligence versus fortitude or the foe diesLevel-Up: +1d10 cold damage every 5 levels_________I'm currently working on conditions and ability reduction.My CRUDE Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition House Rules for the Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh Module <a href="http://kira3696.tripod.com/CombatTracker.rar" target="_blank">kira3696.tripod.com/CombatTracker.rar</a></blockquote>

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