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Can a wizard copy a spell without first identifying it?
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Let's say a Wizard finds a trove of spell scrolls. Rather than spending an hour per scroll identifying and then additional time and money copying it into their spellbook, can they simply copy the spell into their spellbook?
And, if so, would the act of copying identify it?
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Let's say a Wizard finds a trove of spell scrolls. Rather than spending an hour per scroll identifying and then additional time and money copying it into their spellbook, can they simply copy the spell into their spellbook?
And, if so, would the act of copying identify it?
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Let's say a Wizard finds a trove of spell scrolls. Rather than spending an hour per scroll identifying and then additional time and money copying it into their spellbook, can they simply copy the spell into their spellbook?
And, if so, would the act of copying identify it?
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Let's say a Wizard finds a trove of spell scrolls. Rather than spending an hour per scroll identifying and then additional time and money copying it into their spellbook, can they simply copy the spell into their spellbook?
And, if so, would the act of copying identify it?
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Is it too optimistic to hope that the scrolls' creator had a sensible labeling system?
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No, because identification is automatic
The rules say:
If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll …
Unless you want to play that scrolls are multiple pages of long, boring, irrelevant text (you know, like most fantasy novels), reading one takes seconds to minutes.
answered 5 hours ago
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RAW: Casting is automatic, if you specifically spend an action reading the scroll. The full quote is "If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without providing any material Components." Otherwise, you would either need to cast Identify on it, or handle it for one hour like any other magical item. RAI? DM's discretion.
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@Ghedipunk normal English usage of the conjunction “and” includes “either” - only in Boolean logic does it mean “both”
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No, because identification is automatic
The rules say:
If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll …
Unless you want to play that scrolls are multiple pages of long, boring, irrelevant text (you know, like most fantasy novels), reading one takes seconds to minutes.
answered 5 hours ago
Dale MDale M
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RAW: Casting is automatic, if you specifically spend an action reading the scroll. The full quote is "If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without providing any material Components." Otherwise, you would either need to cast Identify on it, or handle it for one hour like any other magical item. RAI? DM's discretion.
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– Ghedipunk
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@Ghedipunk normal English usage of the conjunction “and” includes “either” - only in Boolean logic does it mean “both”
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– Dale M
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No, because identification is automatic
The rules say:
If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll …
Unless you want to play that scrolls are multiple pages of long, boring, irrelevant text (you know, like most fantasy novels), reading one takes seconds to minutes.
answered 5 hours ago
Dale MDale M
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RAW: Casting is automatic, if you specifically spend an action reading the scroll. The full quote is "If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without providing any material Components." Otherwise, you would either need to cast Identify on it, or handle it for one hour like any other magical item. RAI? DM's discretion.
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– Ghedipunk
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@Ghedipunk normal English usage of the conjunction “and” includes “either” - only in Boolean logic does it mean “both”
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No, because identification is automatic
The rules say:
If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll …
Unless you want to play that scrolls are multiple pages of long, boring, irrelevant text (you know, like most fantasy novels), reading one takes seconds to minutes.
answered 5 hours ago
Dale MDale M
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No, because identification is automatic
The rules say:
If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll …
Unless you want to play that scrolls are multiple pages of long, boring, irrelevant text (you know, like most fantasy novels), reading one takes seconds to minutes.
answered 5 hours ago
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RAW: Casting is automatic, if you specifically spend an action reading the scroll. The full quote is "If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without providing any material Components." Otherwise, you would either need to cast Identify on it, or handle it for one hour like any other magical item. RAI? DM's discretion.
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– Ghedipunk
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@Ghedipunk normal English usage of the conjunction “and” includes “either” - only in Boolean logic does it mean “both”
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– Dale M
2 hours ago
add a comment |
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RAW: Casting is automatic, if you specifically spend an action reading the scroll. The full quote is "If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without providing any material Components." Otherwise, you would either need to cast Identify on it, or handle it for one hour like any other magical item. RAI? DM's discretion.
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– Ghedipunk
2 hours ago
1
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@Ghedipunk normal English usage of the conjunction “and” includes “either” - only in Boolean logic does it mean “both”
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– Dale M
2 hours ago
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RAW: Casting is automatic, if you specifically spend an action reading the scroll. The full quote is "If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without providing any material Components." Otherwise, you would either need to cast Identify on it, or handle it for one hour like any other magical item. RAI? DM's discretion.
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– Ghedipunk
2 hours ago
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RAW: Casting is automatic, if you specifically spend an action reading the scroll. The full quote is "If the spell is on your class’s spell list, you can read the scroll and cast its spell without providing any material Components." Otherwise, you would either need to cast Identify on it, or handle it for one hour like any other magical item. RAI? DM's discretion.
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– Ghedipunk
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@Ghedipunk normal English usage of the conjunction “and” includes “either” - only in Boolean logic does it mean “both”
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– Dale M
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@Ghedipunk normal English usage of the conjunction “and” includes “either” - only in Boolean logic does it mean “both”
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