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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #260 on: December 06, 2012, 11:36:38 AM »
Well, if we're about 100 feet away, they could all use th :rolleyese ranged weapons to flatfooted volley the raptoran if things go south.
Great point. I'd forgotten they had ranged weapons (at least some of them... I forget how many we had).
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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #261 on: December 06, 2012, 11:37:40 AM »
Sounds logical to me.

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #262 on: December 06, 2012, 11:50:20 AM »
No problem here. Let's kick some raptoran's ass!

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #263 on: December 06, 2012, 03:45:29 PM »
I keep forgetting that I have spells for out of combat purposes.  It has been way too long since I've played a spellcaster.

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #264 on: December 06, 2012, 03:50:35 PM »
I think we should definitely be in a wooded area, also, so we can get some cover and concealment against archers shooting from the air.
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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #265 on: December 06, 2012, 07:48:57 PM »
Comprehend Languages is not a touch spell...

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #266 on: December 06, 2012, 08:31:21 PM »
Really?
Quote from: SRD
. In either case, you must touch the creature or the writing.
My emphasis.
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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #267 on: December 06, 2012, 09:17:58 PM »
Really?
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. In either case, you must touch the creature or the writing.
My emphasis.

Really.  Range: Personal.  That phrase you bolded states that I have to touch the creature or writing in order to understand its language.

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #268 on: December 06, 2012, 09:29:47 PM »
Really?
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. In either case, you must touch the creature or the writing.
My emphasis.

Really.  Range: Personal.  That phrase you bolded states that I have to touch the creature or writing in order to understand its language.
So, what use are you putting it to that doesn't require touch, then, aside from comprehending a language (which, as we've agreed, requires a touch)?
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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #269 on: December 06, 2012, 11:12:51 PM »
Really?
Quote from: SRD
. In either case, you must touch the creature or the writing.
My emphasis.

Really.  Range: Personal.  That phrase you bolded states that I have to touch the creature or writing in order to understand its language.
So, what use are you putting it to that doesn't require touch, then, aside from comprehending a language (which, as we've agreed, requires a touch)?

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I cast the PERSONAL spell on myself because that is the only valid target.  You speak a language that I don't understand.  The only way that I can understand it while under the effects of the spell is if I touch you while you're talking.  This has no effect on you whatsoever, but now I can understand you because that's what the spell does.  I cannot in any way shape or form cast the spell on another person or allow anyone else to understand languages using the spell without actively translating it for them.

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #270 on: December 06, 2012, 11:52:20 PM »
Really?
Quote from: SRD
. In either case, you must touch the creature or the writing.
My emphasis.

Really.  Range: Personal.  That phrase you bolded states that I have to touch the creature or writing in order to understand its language.
So, what use are you putting it to that doesn't require touch, then, aside from comprehending a language (which, as we've agreed, requires a touch)?

 :banghead

I cast the PERSONAL spell on myself because that is the only valid target.  You speak a language that I don't understand.  The only way that I can understand it while under the effects of the spell is if I touch you while you're talking.  This has no effect on you whatsoever, but now I can understand you because that's what the spell does.  I cannot in any way shape or form cast the spell on another person or allow anyone else to understand languages using the spell without actively translating it for them.
Let me put this question another way: Whom are you going to translate?  You share a common language with everyone except (possibly) the xenophobic Raptorans whom you haven't met yet.  If it's your intention to translate their speech (assuming it becomes necessary), YOU'LL HAVE TO TOUCH ONE OF THEM BEFORE ANY OF THEM KNOW THE INTENT BEHIND YOUR TOUCH.

The reason I brought this up in the first place is I've seen several people in different campaigns who wanted to use Comprehend Languages as some sort of "listening in" ability, in circumstances where it simply won't function the way they wanted it to (because the way they wanted it to work is called the Tongues spell).

For future reference, such rules-discussions do have their own thread here.
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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #271 on: December 07, 2012, 11:10:45 AM »
I'm quite aware I have to touch them, I'm casting it just in case.  I know what I'm doing, trust me. 

Also, this isn't haggling over rulings, this is about how "touch spell" means a spell with a range of touch.  This has a range of personal.  It isn't a touch spell, it's a spell that requires me to touch someone to benefit from the effects of.  I minored in English, the difference is important.   :P

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #272 on: December 10, 2012, 12:45:55 PM »
McPoyo, any thing you wanted to get prepared before death the Raptoran scout team arrives?
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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #273 on: December 10, 2012, 03:28:21 PM »
NNot particularly. I tried to build to instant action for starting level.

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #274 on: December 11, 2012, 11:40:42 AM »
So folks know: I had a combination take-home final/final exam due by this afternoon.  Game will be updated tonight or tomorrow morning at the latest. 
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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #275 on: December 11, 2012, 12:32:06 PM »
Np

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #276 on: December 11, 2012, 04:48:54 PM »
I'm still getting moved in to my new place, no rush needed on my account.
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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #277 on: December 11, 2012, 08:03:25 PM »
So folks know: I had a combination take-home final/final exam due by this afternoon.  Game will be updated tonight or tomorrow morning at the latest.
no problem. thanks for the FYI
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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #278 on: December 14, 2012, 04:53:42 PM »
II imagine "because if you attack we will deep fry your race and start a massively successful fast food chain" isn't an appropriate response?

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Re: OOC chit-chat
« Reply #279 on: December 14, 2012, 04:57:07 PM »
Hmmm, what happens if I successfully charm a creature that can't see me?

Also, do you use the ruling that a creature knows when it has succeeded on a saving throw?