Simple RAW Thread for 3.5 #32: More Seasons than the Simpsons

[kkplx]

Q232


A spellcaster is holding the charge with a Spell Flower.
Can they make a touch attack with that spell without provoking an attack of opportunity, even if it is not the round in which the spell was cast?

[glitterbaby]

Q233

Is there a formula for speed reduction from heavier armors or is it just based on the table?

[Jowgen]

Q234

Does the enhanced magic trait of certain planes affect spells from wands, scrolls and potions?

Q235

Does a 4th level wizard with the Spellgifted trait qualify for the Craft Magic Arms and Armor feat?

[Endarire]

Q236
If a creature fails its save against a web spell, it's immobilized. (It's officially Entangled which is not explicitly mentioned as a trigger for Sneak Attack.) Does this allow it to be Sneak Attacked?

[Andezzar]

A 236

No. The entangled condition neither makes the creature lose its DEX bonus to AC nor does it cause the creature to be flanked (the only conditions that allow sneak attack).

[Troacctid]

Q232


A spellcaster is holding the charge with a Spell Flower.
Can they make a touch attack with that spell without provoking an attack of opportunity, even if it is not the round in which the spell was cast?

Yes. You are considered armed when delivering a touch spell.

Q234

Does the enhanced magic trait of certain planes affect spells from wands, scrolls and potions?

Depends on the plane. Refer to the specific text of the plane's enhanced magic trait.

Q235

Does a 4th level wizard with the Spellgifted trait qualify for the Craft Magic Arms and Armor feat?

The increased caster level only applies when casting spells of the chosen school—not for any other purpose.

Q236
If a creature fails its save against a web spell, it's immobilized. (It's officially Entangled which is not explicitly mentioned as a trigger for Sneak Attack.) Does this allow it to be Sneak Attacked?

Not unless the -4 penalty reduces their Dexterity score to 0.

[asnys]

Q237: Other than giving it intelligence and having it gain class levels, is there any way for an Effigy to have more hit dice than the creature it was based on? The base creature I want to use this on does not have advancement.

Q238: Are there any non-swarm fine-sized monsters other than the Hairy Subterranean Spider?

[Thurbane]

A238

According to this: Hoard Scarab, Puppeteer and Throwing Scarab.

[KrimsonNekros]

Q239

Spoiler: Spoiler for Iron Chef

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For the Mantle ACF for Wilders

Am I required to take all Mantle powers as they become available? Or am I only required to take the Mantle powers at my first two levels and then I'm free to take whatever powers I want thereafter?

[Troacctid]

Q239

Spoiler: Spoiler for Iron Chef

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For the Mantle ACF for Wilders

Am I required to take all Mantle powers as they become available? Or am I only required to take the Mantle powers at my first two levels and then I'm free to take whatever powers I want thereafter?

Spoiler

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You must take them all at the first available opportunity.

[Keral]

Q240

What is the aura strenght of an evil character, specifically a Paladin 10/ BlackGuard 10?

Is it just 10 as described in the class feature, or does it also depend on his HD?

Because if I'm reading the table of detect evil correctly, and Evil creature of 20HD should have a moderate aura. While following the blackguard's class feature to the letter would result in him having a failt aura.

[Andezzar]

A 240

The creature has both, because it fulfils both conditions. Ask your DM if the weaker aura is subsumed by the stronger one.

The way I read the table on detect evil the 10 levels of Blackguard should give the creature a strong aura.

[Crake]

Q241

Can a regular dispel magic with a sufficiently high CL attempt to dispel a permanencied spell, even though the dispel check is capped at +10? For example, say someone has arcane sight with CL 15, can a caster with CL 16 use a regular dispel magic to try and dispel it? Obviously beating DC 26 is going to be hard with only +10, but would it be possible, or is the limitation to +10 mean that you could not even attempt it? Would the inquisitor domain's power (give +4 on the dispel check) and a dispelling chord (another +2) help on this at all? They don't increase the caster level at all, just grant a bonus on the check.

[Debatra]

A 241

Yes. Even though the modifier only goes up to +10, it's still a CL16 Dispel.

[weckar]

Q242
Can a Wizard learn a spell off an arcane scroll even if it is not on the Sorc/Wizard spell list? Say, a bard spell?

[Troacctid]

Q242
Can a Wizard learn a spell off an arcane scroll even if it is not on the Sorc/Wizard spell list? Say, a bard spell?

No. If a spell is not on your class spell list, you cannot copy it into your spellbook. RC 160.

[Aetis]

Q243

If a sorcerer/rogue casts scorching ray and sneak attack conditions are met, then he only applies sneak attack dice to one ray, as per volley rule.

What if the sorcerer/rogue casts empowered scorching ray as a full round action? Does he apply SA damage on every ray?

[Troacctid]

Q243

If a sorcerer/rogue casts scorching ray and sneak attack conditions are met, then he only applies sneak attack dice to one ray, as per volley rule.

What if the sorcerer/rogue casts empowered scorching ray as a full round action? Does he apply SA damage on every ray?

When a spell strikes multiple times in a single round, bonus damage (including but not limited to precision damage) is only applied to the first attack in that round, regardless of whether it hits or misses. RC 136/CAr 86.

[asnys]

Q244

From how far away can you control a magic item that is command word activated, or a psionic item that is command thought activated?

[weckar]

Q245
Does Enlightened Spirit actually advance the caster level of the Warlock? This is mostly relevant for purposes of the Transform Magic class ability.

[bean illus]

Q 246 Can an intelligent familiar own an item?

[Troacctid]

Q244

From how far away can you control a magic item that is command word activated, or a psionic item that is command thought activated?

The item must be on your person. Depending on specifics, you may also need to wear, hold, or otherwise manipulate it. MIC 219.

Q245
Does Enlightened Spirit actually advance the caster level of the Warlock? This is mostly relevant for purposes of the Transform Magic class ability.

No.

Q 246 Can an intelligent familiar own an item?

Yes.

[bean illus]

Q 247 Would an intelligent familiar owning items violate VoP?

[GilesTheCleric]

Q248: Triadic Knight (CoV 123) says in the spellcasting entry "At each level other than 1st or 7th, you gain new spell...etc". The table shows it being a 5/7 casting PrC, but the text implies that it's 6/7. Which is right?

[zergling.exe]

A248

That text actually says it is a 5/7 advancement, as each level other than 1st or 7th includes 5 levels: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th.

[Andezzar]

A248

That text actually says it is a 5/7 advancement, as each level other than 1st or 7th includes 5 levels: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th.

I disagree, if they wanted to exclude both 1st and 7th level, the text should read: "At each level other than 1st and 7th, you gain new spell...etc". As written there is also an issue with who decides whether to exclude the 1st or the 7th level.

[zergling.exe]

I disagree, if they wanted to exclude both 1st and 7th level, the text should read: "At each level other than 1st and 7th, you gain new spell...etc". As written there is also an issue with who decides whether to exclude the 1st or the 7th level.

It is ambigous, but also proper, albeit uncommon, english. And when choosing a reading, you should choose the one that causes the least problems, yes? That would make excluding both, and making the class a 5/7 like the table indicates, be the proper reading.

edit: An example including 'or' meaning both: 'Don't stop at the first or last checkpoints'. This does not mean stop at one of them and not the other, but to not stop at either of them.

[Andezzar]

There is no negation in the text. Even if it is an including or, this gives the option of excluding only one level. I doubt that is the intention. The or does not support forcing you to exclude both levels. Since text trumps table you are allowed to exclude either one and only that one. An and would remove that option and would line up with the table.

I guess this is another item for the list of dysfunctional rules.

[Troacctid]

Q 247 Would an intelligent familiar owning items violate VoP?

Owning any items other than the whitelisted ones violates a Vow of Poverty.

There is no negation in the text. Even if it is an including or, this gives the option of excluding only one level. I doubt that is the intention. The or does not support forcing you to exclude both levels. Since text trumps table you are allowed to exclude either one and only that one. An and would remove that option and would line up with the table.

I guess this is another item for the list of dysfunctional rules.

No, zergling.exe is correct, the text and table both agree that it is 5/7 casting.

[dascarletm]

Q 249 Are half-dragon humans still considered humans for feat and/or class prerequisites even though they have the dragon type?