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2012-10-24, 05:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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#2384
Re: Simple Q&A D&D 3.5 (by RAW) XXI
A 1179
Spontaneous casting only affect casting time when using metamagic. Metamagic used by a spontaneous caster always takes at least a full round action i.e. no Quickened spells for spontaneous casters.
Otherwise the difference is in spell preparation or lack thereof. A preparing caster needs to decide which spell goes into which spell slot every day. A spontaneous caster does not. He can simply decide which spell to use. He is only limited by his spells per day.
Example:
Both casters know only Magic missile and Shield. Both get 3 level 1 spells per day.
A preparing caster would have to decide how often to prepare both spells. 2 magic missliles, 1 shield, or 3 magic missiles or whatever.
A spontaneous caster could decide spontaneously for which spell to use each of his spells per day