Yeturs
2011-09-10, 02:27 AM
So. Im working on a skill based casting system for a Harry Potter system. Im trying to rework polymorph any object into a skill check. I want this to be doable for low casters in a limited range, but harder for more experienced casters to transmute more complex objects and bigger things.
This is what i have so far. Any feedback would be awesome, and i fear i have made this far to complicated.
Transmutation spells
Transmute:
This spell changes the physical properties of an object or a creature. A rat into a goblet, a troll into a wall, or lead to gold.
This spell is a special case. It is not its own spell, but rather a general compilation of transmutation spells. In short, it is a check to recall the proper spell for the job and use it. This “Spell” has many variables, from complexity to size to animation, many things factor in to how hard this spell is to cast. This “Spell” also has a time multiplier, based on complexity.
An object or creature to be animated has a base dc based on size.
Size
Base DC
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Fine
10
Diminutive
10
Tiny
13
Small
15
Medium
20
Large
25
Huge
30
Gargantuan
40
Colossal
50
A modifier is placed on the target due to its complexity
Complexity
DC Modifier
Duration Modifier
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Not complex (A teacup) +0 hours/cl
Little complexity (A pencil or cloth) +5 DC hours/2CL
Moderate complexity (Something with few moving parts) +10 DC Hour/5CL
High complexity (A set of manacles with locks) +15 DC Minutes/CL
Extreme complexity (A clock) +20DC Minutes/2CL
The animation of an object is important, both before and after the spell is cast. If a target matches the animation of what it will be transmuted into, there is no modifier. If you change the animation of an object, there is a +5 to the DC of the check.
If the value of an object changes to become more valuable, the duration is halved and the DC is increased by 5. (DM discretion)
This is what i have so far. Any feedback would be awesome, and i fear i have made this far to complicated.
Transmutation spells
Transmute:
This spell changes the physical properties of an object or a creature. A rat into a goblet, a troll into a wall, or lead to gold.
This spell is a special case. It is not its own spell, but rather a general compilation of transmutation spells. In short, it is a check to recall the proper spell for the job and use it. This “Spell” has many variables, from complexity to size to animation, many things factor in to how hard this spell is to cast. This “Spell” also has a time multiplier, based on complexity.
An object or creature to be animated has a base dc based on size.
Size
Base DC
-----------------------
------------
Fine
10
Diminutive
10
Tiny
13
Small
15
Medium
20
Large
25
Huge
30
Gargantuan
40
Colossal
50
A modifier is placed on the target due to its complexity
Complexity
DC Modifier
Duration Modifier
-------------------------------------------------------
-----------
Not complex (A teacup) +0 hours/cl
Little complexity (A pencil or cloth) +5 DC hours/2CL
Moderate complexity (Something with few moving parts) +10 DC Hour/5CL
High complexity (A set of manacles with locks) +15 DC Minutes/CL
Extreme complexity (A clock) +20DC Minutes/2CL
The animation of an object is important, both before and after the spell is cast. If a target matches the animation of what it will be transmuted into, there is no modifier. If you change the animation of an object, there is a +5 to the DC of the check.
If the value of an object changes to become more valuable, the duration is halved and the DC is increased by 5. (DM discretion)