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<blockquote data-quote="Koewn" data-source="post: 3331970" data-attributes="member: 13172">One of my players asked me such:Does Swift Concentration from Complete Scoundrel (allowing you to concentrate on a spell as a swift action) apply to the druid spell Call Lightning?The text of Call Lightning says:Concentration on any other spell which requires it is also a standard action.I'm inclined to rule that Call Lightning is simply a special case of a Duration: Concentration spell that only requires it when using it, and as such, it would apply.I can't think of any other spell off-hand that uses the same mechanic, however. As far as damaging spells go, the only one coming to mind is Wall of Fire, and that's the normal Concentration+ duration.In effect, I'm asking if the word &quot;concentration&quot; in Call Lightning is used merely as a verb or if it's used in the &quot;official d20 definition&quot; of the word.In this PC's case, he's actually a Warlock/Spirit Shaman (interesting mix, flavor-wise), so. I think he wants to hit people with his Eldritch Blast then Lightning them the same round.I have to say the Illusion school really looks like a lot more fun in general with Swift Concentration, though.Thanks!Koewn</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Koewn, post: 3331970, member: 13172"] One of my players asked me such: Does Swift Concentration from Complete Scoundrel (allowing you to concentrate on a spell as a swift action) apply to the druid spell Call Lightning? The text of Call Lightning says: Concentration on any other spell which requires it is also a standard action. I'm inclined to rule that Call Lightning is simply a special case of a Duration: Concentration spell that only requires it when using it, and as such, it would apply. I can't think of any other spell off-hand that uses the same mechanic, however. As far as damaging spells go, the only one coming to mind is Wall of Fire, and that's the normal Concentration+ duration. In effect, I'm asking if the word "concentration" in Call Lightning is used merely as a verb or if it's used in the "official d20 definition" of the word. In this PC's case, he's actually a Warlock/Spirit Shaman (interesting mix, flavor-wise), so. I think he wants to hit people with his Eldritch Blast then Lightning them the same round. I have to say the Illusion school really looks like a lot more fun in general with Swift Concentration, though. Thanks! Koewn [/QUOTE]

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