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====Target or Targets==== | ====Target or Targets==== | ||
Some spells have a target or targets. You cast these spells on creatures or objects, as defined by the spell itself. You must be able to see or touch the target, and you must specifically choose that target. You do not have to select your target until you finish casting the spell. | : Some spells have a target or targets. You cast these spells on creatures or objects, as defined by the spell itself. You must be able to see or touch the target, and you must specifically choose that target. You do not have to select your target until you finish casting the spell. | ||
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Some spells restrict you to willing targets only. Declaring yourself as a willing target is something that can be done at any time (even if you're flat-footed or it isn't your turn). Unconscious creatures are automatically considered willing, but a character who is conscious but immobile or helpless (such as one who is bound, cowering, grappling, paralyzed, pinned, or stunned) is not automatically willing. | : Some spells restrict you to willing targets only. Declaring yourself as a willing target is something that can be done at any time (even if you're flat-footed or it isn't your turn). Unconscious creatures are automatically considered willing, but a character who is conscious but immobile or helpless (such as one who is bound, cowering, grappling, paralyzed, pinned, or stunned) is not automatically willing. | ||
Some spells allow you to redirect the effect to new targets or areas after you cast the spell. Redirecting a spell is a move action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity. | : Some spells allow you to redirect the effect to new targets or areas after you cast the spell. Redirecting a spell is a move action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity. | ||
Some spells target several creatures that you may choose, based upon the guidelines above. | : Some spells target several creatures that you may choose, based upon the guidelines above. | ||
Some spells have areas of effect(AOE's). Most genuine area of effect spells are indiscrimininate attacks, and they WILL damage your allies if you are not careful. That said, AOE spells can be ridiculously powerful, so the temptation to use them can be strong. If you must indulge, perhaps investing in the [[Selective Spell (Feat)]] would be wise. | : Some spells have areas of effect(AOE's). Most genuine area of effect spells are indiscrimininate attacks, and they WILL damage your allies if you are not careful. That said, AOE spells can be ridiculously powerful, so the temptation to use them can be strong. If you must indulge, perhaps investing in the [[Selective Spell (Feat)]] would be wise. | ||
===Range or Area of Effect of a Spell=== | ===Range or Area of Effect of a Spell=== | ||