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Re: Update about the Spell Compendium

--- In LGDMs@yahoogroups.com, "ken_jenks" <KenJenks@a...> wrote:
> And since this Dispel Confusion article applies to PCs, the
> implication is that it should apply to NPCs as well. That implication
> imposes a pretty big burden on DMs. Apparently, we'll need to go
> through every NPC spell list to see if there are any non-PH spells,
> since almost all non-PH spells are listed in the SC and most of them
> are candidates for replacement.

No. Don't change the adventures. If something needs to be changed,
the Triads/Circle will release an errata. Otherwise, you run it as it
is written. Anything non-core is already included in the
Appendices/DM Aids at the end of the adventure in the form that the
adventure intended it to be written. So don't alter treasure, NPCs,
etc. unless directed to.

-Steven Conforti, the Circle






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I'm looking forward to it as well, and I'm hoping they give it a good look through for the stuff that's new to LG (for example the old FR stuff). Some of it...
Tim Barth
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Jan 21, 2006
1:35 am

... No. Don't change the adventures. If something needs to be changed, the Triads/Circle will release an errata. Otherwise, you run it as it is written....
Steven Conforti
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Jan 22, 2006
6:58 pm

... Steven, can you confirm this please: if a module reprints the spell 'Recitation' from Complete Divine because an NPC has it prepared, the NPC should be...
Pete Griffith
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Jan 22, 2006
8:38 pm

... effect? ... conflicts ... You use what's in the adventure that is specifically written in (like non-core material) exactly the way it is written there, no...
Steven Conforti
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Jan 23, 2006
1:37 am

That's really just nonsense. Having the same spell work one way for the PCs and another way for the bad guys just makes no sense and is unfair. I won't run ...
James Burney
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Jan 23, 2006
2:46 am

Less is more. I understand the cause for concern here, but it's just going to be a ludicrous amount of effort for each GM to retro-fit each mod they currently...
Tyler Carey
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Jan 23, 2006
2:53 am

... (like ... what ... Except when statblocks are illegal. As this change will cause because spells are changing levels. We get enough errors in statblocks...
bokelightbringer
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Jan 23, 2006
6:43 pm

... matter ... Actually even when the statblocks are "illegal". Unless you see something that appears to be an actual unintentional error in the stat block,...
Steven Conforti
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Jan 25, 2006
11:25 am

... Interesting. And comforting in a way. This is something I do...my combat simulations I do to prep a mod are all-core iconic characters in a randomized...
bokelightbringer
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Jan 25, 2006
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... judge ... Or make changes if you feel you have to. In the end, we have to trust DMs to make decisions at the table; we can't be everywhere. I can only...
Steven Conforti
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Jan 25, 2006
11:18 pm

... Amen. Thanks for the validation, Steven. I fear that a lot of us have begun playing too much into the bureaucracy for bureaucracy's sake, Steven. I'm...
Tyler M. Carey
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Jan 25, 2006
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... trust ... you ... That's what I try to do every time. I imagine that it would be fairly rare that I'd actually remove myself. So far the only time I came...
bokelightbringer
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Jan 25, 2006
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... changed, ... it ... NPCs, ... Steve...I get that this is the rule for when spells didn't change level, but what if they did? In a recent mod I played, a...
bokelightbringer
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Jan 23, 2006
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... The fun is more important than equality between PCs and NPCs, and *theoretically* the way the mods are written, they are balanced for the challenge. Now,...
Baris
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Jan 23, 2006
8:11 pm

... that ... Well..given that the version of "Spikes" in all the modules is hour/level and could be expected to be pre-cast and of course stack with Brambles,...
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Jan 23, 2006
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DM's should be able "adjust" mods to make them fair. If a group of players that have group dynamics issues like "NO HEALING" thats their fault, but if your ...
Paul Wadnizak
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Jan 24, 2006
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I agree heartily - the game should be fun, and if you've got to tweak an adventure (within minimal boundaries) then so be it. We've all seen TPK mods, and...
Tyler M. Carey
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Jan 24, 2006
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... Fixing errors is one thing. For example saying an advanced Hell Hound gets iterative bite attacks (when even the advanced Hell Hound in the MM does not...
James
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Jan 24, 2006
6:52 pm

... what they have, no matter the changes made in the Spell Compendium ... use the versions in the adventure. If you as the DM are disturbed by this, just...
Steven Conforti
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Jan 25, 2006
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Apologies if this was answered already, but my email's been flaky this week: What happens if no-one at the table owns the Spell Compendium? Allen...
Notorious D.M.G.
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Jan 23, 2006
2:31 am

... Then you cannot use the spell. Gomez...
Pierre van Rooden
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Jan 23, 2006
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... Good thing I was planning on buying it anyway. I suppose I should start saving pennies for the Official D&D Dice (other dice not legal for LG use after Mar...
Notorious D.M.G.
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Jan 23, 2006
4:06 pm

On the flip side, why did the splatbooks (Tome and Blood, etc) get retired? I love the idea of players at my table in open games ask me “I’ve seen 3 ...
John Adams
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Jan 23, 2006
4:45 pm

Don't forget the "OFFICIAL" character sheets, the downloaded ones will probably also be phased out forcing us to buy them with the New LG logo. ... ...
Paul Wadnizak
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Jan 24, 2006
4:17 pm

... From: Baris Subject: Re: Update about the Spell Compendium ... Not that I don't agree with you, however... There have been various posts in various places...
allen stancius
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Jan 21, 2006
12:32 pm

It may be hard on the wallet and frustrating to some that don't like the revision of certain pet spells; but, I don't see how it is bad that WotC is continuing...
Brez
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Jan 21, 2006
3:31 pm

... they can for the campaign. You mean "recycle old material as fast as they can".. <grins> Patrick...
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Jan 21, 2006
7:23 pm

Just to make sure I understand, if we have spellcasters, we are required to always have this new Spell Compendium (as of Feb 1st) if you have anything other...
Joseph Graham
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Jan 21, 2006
7:33 pm

As of 1st Feb, the Complete books and the Miniatures Handbooks will not be valid sources for spells in LG. The PHB is still a valid source for spells in the...
Pete Griffith
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Jan 21, 2006
7:40 pm

... required to ... anything ... spells? ... Your best resource for getting an answer to that is the dispel confusion article itself: ...
Baris
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Jan 21, 2006
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