The nighttime spell reduction code is a system implemented to reduce spell activity during the nighttime hours. This code aims to create a more peaceful and restful environment for everyone, while also minimizing disruptions and disturbances that can occur from excessive spellcasting after dark. The **main idea** behind the nighttime spell reduction code is to encourage witches and wizards to be mindful of their spellcasting habits during nighttime hours and to limit the use of spells that may cause noise or disturbance. This includes spells that create loud noises, bright lights, or sudden movements, as well as spells that may have a direct impact on others' sleep or wellbeing. The code is not meant to completely discourage spellcasting at night, but rather to establish guidelines and a sense of responsibility among magical practitioners. It serves as a reminder to consider the effects of one's magic on the community and to be considerate of others' needs and restful hours.
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It serves as a reminder to consider the effects of one's magic on the community and to be considerate of others' needs and restful hours. The nighttime spell reduction code often includes a set of rules or guidelines that outline specific spells or types of magic that should be avoided during nighttime hours. These guidelines may be established by a governing body, such as a magical council or ministry of magic, and may also be enforced by magical law enforcement officials.
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I did something a little different today. I tried to write out the potion tables for my fantasy heartbreaker, the GLOG.
Usually I just try to pump out as much fresh brain juice as possible, which is fun because I just write about whatever is interesting. But today I was trying to answer the question of "what is the best possible potion list to have in a game"? Which is a surprisingly different process.
I wrote a list of potions, nearly 200. A lot of them were crappy and I deleted them, but it was clear that the best potion list is not the longest potion list. You want to distill the good stuff down and discard the chaff.
Sure, a bloated potion list is good for DMs to steal ideas for their own adaptations. But a system's core potion list should be as high quality as possible. It also needs to be large enough to feel like there's a good variety there.
Anyway, most games have potion lists with about 20 entries, which seems thin to me.
Or they'll have potion lists that are just adapted straight from the spell list. Which is fine, but it makes it seem that potions are just liquid spells, and I want them to be more than that. I want potions to have their own feeling and their own lore.
Besides, spells have to be (sort of) balanced. Potions are things that you find randomly or at the DM's discretion--there's no need to make them psuedo-equivalent in power level. You can go pig wild when writing them.
I had a few goals when I wrote up my potion list:
- Make a list of 20 old-school potions for people who want a more retro potion list, and who want to avoid the weird stuff.
- Make more potions that were useful for exploration, not just combat. (Spells are prepared with an expectation in mind. Potions are just found. Therefore potions can afford to be more situational than spells.)
- Make potions that are good for solving (and creating) OSR-stylechallenges (especially of the dungeoncrawling variety).
- Make potions that had multiple (but intuitive) uses. Unlike spells, potions are a known substance (liquid) with known properties (liquidity). It has a context and a known behavior (we already know what we can do with 1oz of liquid). Potions should have uses other than just drinking. For example, if a potion of invisibility is poured out on the floor, it should make a small section of the floor invisible, creating a window.
- Make a list of 100 potions.
I wrote too many potions. Please comment on which potions you think are crappiest. Either because they're boring, or you've seen them too many times, or because they wouldn't lead to good gameplay.
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Note: Potions descriptions start with a description of what happens when you drink the potion. ("You heal 1d8+1 HP".) Other uses of the potion are detailed later on in the paragraph.
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By designating a location within 100', you can see that location as if you were there. You can look at a different location each round. Lasts 1d6 rounds.
Copycat Quill. A quill that can suck up any ink and reuse it. When this ink is reused, the writing will look identical to that of the author. When 2 inks are combined, the quill explodes for 4d6 damage and coat the surroundings in black. REF14 negates damage.
In some cases, there may also be exceptions to the code for emergency situations or specific circumstances where spellcasting during the nighttime hours is necessary. However, even in these cases, practitioners are encouraged to take extra precautions and minimize disturbances as much as possible. Overall, the nighttime spell reduction code promotes a more harmonious and peaceful nighttime environment for both magical practitioners and non-magical individuals alike. It emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, consideration, and responsible spellcasting to ensure a restful and undisturbed night's sleep for all..
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