Gate & Time - Detect Gate

[Scott]

I heard we need a new level 1 gate spell?


Detect Gate
Casting time: 1 minute
Range: 1km
Duration: Concentration
MP cost: 2mp
Detects whether there is a gate within range and gives you a vague bearing on it (or the closest one if there is more than one). Does not matter if the gate is active/inactive/locked/hidden/etc.

[logan9a]

On purpose, I've kept locate gate type spells out of the game.

But I like that you're working on coming up with new ideas.

[Scott]

Hmm.

What if it was just a yes/no "Is there an inactive gate in this zone?"

[logan9a]

Eh.

[Fantômas]

I think you'll find an old post where I pretty much suggested the same thing

[Scott]

It would be nice to have something like this for the older zones to find things we missed, but still have to explore new zones "manually". I'm not sure how to make that make sense in game terms. Have the spell only function if you are acclimated to that zone?