I wanted to start a thread that people could build spells using the words of power system and share them. I figured we could use this thread to explore the system and have others check our work. I didn't see one that had already been started.
In my initial read through the system it seems like I could create the equivalent of Mass Hold Person as a 3rd level wordspell:
Target Word: Boosted Selected (Level 3)
Meta Word: Boost applied to Selected
Effect Word: Paralyze Humanoid (Binding) - Sorcerer/Wizard 3
School enchantment (compulsion) [mind-affecting];
Level sorcerer/wizard 3
Range medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Target one humanoid creature per level, all within 30 ft
Duration 1 round/level
Saving Throw Will negates; Spell Resistance yes
The wordspell affects up to one target per caster level, no two of which can be more than 30 feet apart. The targets of a wordspell with this effect word are paralyzed and cannot move. They are aware and can breathe normally, but cannot take any actions. At the end of each of the creatures' turns, they can attempt a new saving throw to end the effect. Flying creatures that rely on wings to fly fall, and swimmers cannot swim and may drown. Wordspells with this effect word only affect creatures of the humanoid type.
I wanted to start a thread that people could build spells using the words of power system and share them. I figured we could use this thread to explore the system and have others check our work. I didn't see one that had already been started.
In my initial read through the system it seems like I could create the equivalent of Mass Hold Person as a 3rd level wordspell:
Target Word: Boosted Selected (Level 3)
Meta Word: Boost applied to Selected
Effect Word: Paralyze Humanoid (Binding) - Sorcerer/Wizard 3
School enchantment (compulsion) [mind-affecting];
Level sorcerer/wizard 3
Range medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Target one humanoid creature per level, all within 30 ft
Duration 1 round/level
Saving Throw Will negates; Spell Resistance yes
The wordspell affects up to one target per caster level, no two of which can be more than 30 feet apart. The targets of a wordspell with this effect word are paralyzed and cannot move. They are aware and can breathe normally, but cannot take any actions. At the end of each of the creatures' turns, they can attempt a new saving throw to end the effect. Flying creatures that rely on wings to fly fall, and swimmers cannot swim and may drown. Wordspells with this effect word only affect creatures of the humanoid type.
Looks like you missed the last sentence of the Boost text under Selected. The above wordspell takes up a level 6 slot, and has a DC of 1 lower than a normal Hold Person, Mass. You could easily make it a better Hold Person, Mass by adding the Penetrating metaword.
Ultimate Magic, p166 wrote:
Level 0
Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
A wordspell with this target word affects a single target
within range. If the wordspell deals energy damage, this
word creates a ray that requires a ranged touch attack to
hit, or it can be used as a melee touch attack with no range
(decided by the wordcaster when the wordspell is cast). If
it is used as a melee touch attack and the attack misses,
the wordcaster can hold the charge and try again with
subsequent attacks.
Boost: Instead of one target, the wordspell affects up to
one target per caster level, no two of which can be more than
30 feet apart. The range increases to medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./
level). If used with an effect word that deals energy damage,
the wordcaster must make multiple ray attacks for each target
(they cannot be made as melee touch attacks). This boosted
target word increases the level of all the effect words in the
spell by 3 levels.
Looks like you missed the last sentence of the Boost text under Selected. The above wordspell takes up a level 6 slot, and has a DC of 1 lower than a normal Hold Person, Mass.
Ultimate Magic, p166 wrote:
Level 0
Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
A wordspell with this target word affects a single target
within range. If the wordspell deals energy damage, this
word creates a ray that requires a ranged touch attack to
hit, or it can be used as a melee touch attack with no range
(decided by the wordcaster when the wordspell is cast). If
it is used as a melee touch attack and the attack misses,
the wordcaster can hold the charge and try again with
subsequent attacks.
Boost: Instead
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You are correct, sir.
This is part of why I wanted to start this thread. I skimmed through a little too quickly.
It appears that they all say raise the level of this effect word, except that one, which says "all of the effect words."
I suppose the rest should say "this target word" unless they are meant to raise the level of the effect words when boosting the target words.
It's now a level 7 Wordspell that Holds and shocks for 5d4 damage on a failed Will save (DC 17+ABIL_MOD), and shocks for 5d4/2 on a successful save. Granted, 5d4 damage is pretty trivial at 13th level. The better option is to apply Penetrating to Paralyze Humanoid and get two chances per target to overcome Spell Resistance. This does result in a second Metaword application, however, and a 13th level caster will only have 9 at most.
Seems like this thread should be in Advice, General or possibly Rules, but certainly not Suggestions/House Rules/Homebrew.
This was meant to be in "General." Apparently my first attempt at starting a thread on the message boards has failed horribly. Is there a way I can move it?
Seems like this thread should be in Advice, General or possibly Rules, but certainly not Suggestions/House Rules/Homebrew.
This was meant to be in "General." Apparently my first attempt at starting a thread on the message boards has failed horribly. Is there a way I can move it?
No, I don't think you can move it at this point. You placed it in Paizo Products, which makes some sense, as you were discussing an aspect of a newly released product. However, a moderator moved it to Suggestions/House Rules/Homebrew, where it clearly does not belong. Nothing in this thread is about changing or adding rules. General is probably the proper place.
