The problem with magic in D&D

[Piratecat]

For the uninitiated, he's making fun of Edena's elf thread.

 

[Crothian]

But in reality, if someone did this, nothing would happen.

That's not entirely accurate.

 

[amatriain]

I was about to say "if it's funny, someone please explain it to me".

But any thread that gives birth to poo-fighting goodness cannot be argued with.

If this isn't a magical transmutation I don't know what it is.

 

[Andor]

According to D&D RAW, arcane casters cast spells by making specific motions with their hands and speaking strange words. But in reality, if someone did this, nothing would happen. Magic in D&D just doesn't work if you think about it logically and apply the realities of the world to the rules.

Wizards and sorcerers are therefore doomed.

This is not true at all. If I sit in the proper place, raise my hand above my head and snap my fingers while proclaiming "Garcon! Another Venti Mocha Latte si vous plait!" Coffee appears before without my having to do anything else. If it doesn't work for you, you may need to consider that you may not have any double digit mental stats....

 

[Cynic_devine]

In my house I simply raise my hand & say "Wench I have a beer itch!"

Magically a beer appears.

Beer magic what more do you need?

 

[Fifth Element]

This is not true at all. If I sit in the proper place, raise my hand above my head and snap my fingers while proclaiming "Garcon! Another Venti Mocha Latte si vous plait!" Coffee appears before without my having to do anything else. If it doesn't work for you, you may need to consider that you may not have any double digit mental stats....

Ah, but you forgot the required material component: cash (or plastic).

And yes, this thread is to make light of the elves are doomed phenomenon.

 

[Nifft]

I wiggled my fingers, and look! Words appear on teh Intarweb!

Hocus pokus, -- N

PS: Arcane Focus: MacBook Pro.

 

[Drowbane]

I think you are drunk.

If so, cheers!

Friends don't let friends post drunk

 

[Nifft]

Friends don't let friends ever forget what they post drunk

Fixed it for you.

Mua-ha-ha, -- N

 

[FireLance]

For the uninitiated, he's making fun of Edena's elf thread.

Hmm, I thought he was making fun of everyone complaining that D&D should be more realistic or historically accurate.