Re: Move through

[Steve Ames <steve@ns1.cioe.com>]

> The first one is: Does this affect all methods of movement, even Hawksoar?
> Or is this spell more open than movement by natural means?

I believe hawksoar specifies that you can cast spells and attack while
under the influence of this spell. So it removes that 1/4 movement
restriction.

> Also, I don't think spellcasting while moving should be allowed.
> Spellcasting is not only using your hands and mouth to create the
> appropriate movements; but also mentally shaping your spell and
> concentrating very hard in order to bring forth the elemental/divine
> powers to make your formula a reality. (whew...long sentence)  

Sure. I'd vote going toe to toe against a sword wielding maniac
intent on ending your life, and still managing to deal him some
damage, might require more concentration than a mage standing 80 
feet away who just needs to walk a few paces while casting thier 
spell :)

> Trying to
> walk while summoning powers I believe to be a bit different than
> explaining newton's gravitational theories while walking down a street.  
> Even if we do vote it in as an applicable regulation, we are putting
> warriors at a disadvantage as they have to succeed in a skill check in
> order to move and attack while a mage has no such check.  

Not at all. As layed out in my previous posting anyone can move
1/4 movement rate and attack. If a warrior wants to move up to 
half his movement rate he has to make a check. If he wants more than
one attack he has to make a check. Mages don't have the option to
move half their movement without resorting to hawksoar.

						-Steve