Detect Magic Ability

[Morose]

Detect Magic
All MUs automatically Detect Magic
1st Level within 5 feet
2nd Level within 10 feet
3rd Level within 15 feet
4th Level within 20 feet
5th Level within 25 feet
6th Level within 30 feet
7th Level within 35 feet
8th Level within 40 feet
9th Level within 45 feet
10th Level within 50 feet
11th Level within 55 feet
12th Level within 60 feet
13th Level within 65 feet
14th Level within 70 feet
15th Level within 75 feet
16th Level within 80 feet
and so on

The above is for potions, +1 or +2 weapons and other similar magic. More powerful magic can be detected as though the MU were two levels higher and Artifacts can be deteced as though the MU were 5 level higher.

Caveat: it is not until a Magic-User reaches 5th level that mastery of this ability allow him to 1) filter out party magic and 2) discern the direction of the location of the magic.

[The Perilous Dreamer]

I really like this way of running Detect Magic. I like the idea that Magic-Users are sensitive to the presence of magic and that it grows stronger as they go up in level.

[The Semi-Retired Gamer]

Mar 5, 2023 16:05:18 GMT -5 The Perilous Dreamer said:

I really like this way of running Detect Magic. I like the idea that Magic-Users are sensitive to the presence of magic and that it grows stronger as they go up in level.

I agree as it makes complete sense to me.  I've thought about doing something somewhat similar with Clerics.  Instead of Detecting Magic, it would basically be removing Clerical spells as they are now and splitting them into Divine Powers such as Blessings and Curses. Blessings could be stuff like Heal, Cure Poison, etc. while Curses would be used against enemies.  I've never hashed it out but I'm very interested in seeing how it would work.  Obviously, the Cleric would begin play being able to heal a small amount, but it would grow larger and eventually cover a group of people.  Of course, the curses would work the same except it would increase the amount of damage inflicted or the poison your enemy was infected with, etc.