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==What is a Spell?== | ==What is a Spell?== | ||
In Epic Path mechanics, a 'Spell' is a very common class feature. In various incarnations, it is used to a large or small degree by no less than eight character classes. | In Epic Path mechanics, a 'Spell' is a very common class feature. In various incarnations, it is used to a large or small degree by no less than eight character classes, and if you buy the right magic items, anyone can use spells to at least some degree. | ||
But in the larger 'Fantasy Fiction' genre of which Epic Path is a modest part, a 'Spell' is the classic Magical Thing that makes fantasy fantastic. As a result of this iconic status, the concept of 'Spells' permeates the game from beginning to end. Spells are the default 'go-to' for how amazing magical things happen, and this has been true since at least the days of the Immortal Bard, when those witches were incanting, 'Bubble, bubble; toil and trouble' to the delight of rapt audiences centuries ago. | But in the larger 'Fantasy Fiction' genre of which Epic Path is a modest part, a 'Spell' is the classic Magical Thing that makes fantasy fantastic. As a result of this iconic status, the concept of 'Spells' permeates the game from beginning to end. Spells are the default 'go-to' for how amazing magical things happen, and this has been true since at least the days of the Immortal Bard, when those witches were incanting, 'Bubble, bubble; toil and trouble' to the delight of rapt audiences centuries ago. | ||
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In Epic Path, we have worked very hard to make the spell casting system act and feel just like all the best and most exciting moments of decades of gaming, but at the same time, we have plenty of new systems in place that make 'Spells' fair and balanced for EVERY character, without reducing their crazy fun one little bit. | In Epic Path, we have worked very hard to make the spell casting system act and feel just like all the best and most exciting moments of decades of gaming, but at the same time, we have plenty of new systems in place that make 'Spells' fair and balanced for EVERY character, without reducing their crazy fun one little bit. | ||
==Casting Spells== | ==Casting Spells== | ||