Meta spell: Efficient Spell

[logan9a]

Efficient Spell
Casting time: Free action (only as part of casting another spell)
Range: Self
Duration: Instant
MP cost: 0
Decrease the target spell's MP cost by 2 by doubling the casting time or halving the range, or both (for -4) down to a minimum of 2.


I'd rather have 'Decrease the spell you are casting in conjunction with this MP cost by 2 points (to a minimum of 2) by doubling the casting time. This spell does not effect spells that do not have a casting time of at least one round.



Range isn't a real big deal - dropping or increasing it - can you show me any spells in which it would actually be a big deal?

[Scott]

Range matters for combat spells. I can see being against the double dip though. Could make it either or.

Also, I'd rather say "spells that do not have a casting time of at least one round increase to one round" rather than just banning them.

[logan9a]

I'd rather have any range increasers (get away from 2MP for everything go for 4MP for some stuff) be a different spell.


For spells that have at least 1 round of CT, double the CT to get -2MP to a min of 2MP for the spell?

[Scott]

Jun 5, 2018 12:05:23 GMT logan9a said:

For spells that have at least 1 round of CT, double the CT to get -2MP to a min of 2MP for the spell?

That works.

[logan9a]

Efficient Spell
Casting time: Variable, see description
Range: Self
Duration: NA (changes casting time of spell)
MP cost: See description
For spells that have at least 1 round of CT, double the CT to get -2MP to a min of 2MP for the spell.


Like this?

[Scott]

I would format it like below, but yes.

Efficient Spell
Casting time: Free action (only as part of casting another spell)
Range: Self
Duration: Instant
MP cost: 0
Decrease the target spell's MP cost by 2 (to a minimum of 2) by doubling the casting time. Does not work on free action/instant cast spells.

[logan9a]

OK - let's see if anyone has any input on this.