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« on: November 16, 2013, 06:43:26 PM »
I need one for conjuration or evocation that i can use to name a new mechanic.  Drawing a total blank.

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2013, 02:24:08 PM »
Could you describe the new mechanic a bit?

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2013, 04:38:37 PM »
It will basically be every so many levels you get a Spell-Like Ability.  You then apply affects to it to change what it does.  For example lets say one is Blast.  It does 1d6 damage per level on a successful ranged attack roll with a range of 60'.  Effects you get every so many levels allow you to change the damage type or add descriptors, or add possible effects such as a save or be stunned.  Meta abilities you get every so many levels allow you to apply effects similar to metamagic feats every so many rounds.  For example an empowered blast you could use, but you need to wait 3 more rounds before using again.

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2013, 07:17:11 PM »
like wiz with fighter mechanics?
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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2013, 08:19:12 PM »
How about calling it "a Dragonfire Adept's breath weapon" (or "Eldritch Blast")?  :D
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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2013, 08:45:04 PM »
Thaumaturgy? 

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2013, 09:53:01 PM »
How about calling it "a Dragonfire Adept's breath weapon" (or "Eldritch Blast")?  :D

Dis will be slightly different.  There will be other effects besides direct damage.

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2013, 09:54:33 PM »
like wiz with fighter mechanics?

Sort of.  Except instead of just hitting stuff you have separate SLA's you can apply meta-effects to.

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2013, 09:56:06 PM »
Thaumaturgy?

I was hoping ot avoid that term but alas it looks like I may be stuck with it.

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2013, 10:30:48 PM »
Latin roots you may be able to use:
elicio - elicit, call forth
excio - evoke
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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2013, 10:33:15 PM »
Elicitations perhaps?

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2013, 10:37:50 PM »
like wiz with fighter mechanics?

Sort of.  Except instead of just hitting stuff you have separate SLA's you can apply meta-effects to.
No, I meant this.
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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2013, 10:48:18 PM »
Elicitations perhaps?

Only if you're going for some sorta poetry-themed term.

It might help if you described the mechanism from which these abilities are drawn--i.e.,  gaining power from nature, channelling divine ability, or unlocking the secrets of reality through intense study.

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2013, 10:56:18 PM »
like wiz with fighter mechanics?

Sort of.  Except instead of just hitting stuff you have separate SLA's you can apply meta-effects to.
No, I meant this.

It might work out similar but it's not quite the same. 

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Re: Synonyms
« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2013, 10:56:40 PM »
Elicitations perhaps?

Only if you're going for some sorta poetry-themed term.

It might help if you described the mechanism from which these abilities are drawn--i.e.,  gaining power from nature, channelling divine ability, or unlocking the secrets of reality through intense study.

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