With a box
2015-05-07, 02:05 AM
Command Word
If no activation method is suggested either in the magic item description or by the nature of the item, assume that a command word is needed to activate it. Command word activation means that a character speaks the word and the item activates. No other special knowledge is needed.
A command word can be a real word, but when this is the case, the holder of the item runs the risk of activating the item accidentally by speaking the word in normal conversation. More often, the command word is some seemingly nonsensical word, or a word or phrase from an ancient language no longer in common use. Activating a command word magic item is a standard action and does not provoke attacks of opportunity.
Can I make command word item tied to a phase like "I surrender" use as semi-contigency?
or If it's not a word, then word like "affirmative" that won't likely use in casual talk.
say phrase like "I surrender" or "affirmative" would be free action, isn't it?
could it be talking and use outside of my turn?
If no activation method is suggested either in the magic item description or by the nature of the item, assume that a command word is needed to activate it. Command word activation means that a character speaks the word and the item activates. No other special knowledge is needed.
A command word can be a real word, but when this is the case, the holder of the item runs the risk of activating the item accidentally by speaking the word in normal conversation. More often, the command word is some seemingly nonsensical word, or a word or phrase from an ancient language no longer in common use. Activating a command word magic item is a standard action and does not provoke attacks of opportunity.
Can I make command word item tied to a phase like "I surrender" use as semi-contigency?
or If it's not a word, then word like "affirmative" that won't likely use in casual talk.
say phrase like "I surrender" or "affirmative" would be free action, isn't it?
could it be talking and use outside of my turn?