User:GamerAim/Spheres

This is a WIP attempt to create a method of creation balanced spells both in and out of game, based on the Spheres of Magic system for Pathfinder. The idea is that all core spells can be more-or-less replicated, but without the issue of balance. Additionally, it can function as an in-game spell creation system, or even a method of creating new spells on the fly. Finally, it is planned to support a point-based casting system, as well as traditional Vancian casting (point values will determine its level).

Spheres

All magic is split into "spheres" which are base spell effects augmented by spell "talents" that determine the relative power of the spell effect. Each sphere belongs to one of the schools of magic, and talents may add the spell to another school of magic.

Destructive Force

School: Evocation
Components: V, S
Destructive Force is a damage-dealing spell that can be customized to deal varying degrees and types of damage in a variety of forms.

Damage Dice

Table: Destructive Force Damage Dice

Points	DC
1	1
4	2
7	3
10	4
13	5
16	6
19	7
22	8
25	9
28	10

Damage

Table: Destructive Force Damage

Points	Damage
0	1d4
1	1d4+1
2	1d6
	1d8
	1d10

Blast Form

Table: Destructive Force Damage

Points	Form
0	1 missile or touch attack
1	1 missile per damage die
	Area of affect
	Area of affect
	Area of affect

Blast Type

Table: Destructive Force Damage Type

Points	Type
0	Force
	Fire
	Cold
	Sonic
	Lightning

Scaling

Table: Destructive Force Damage Type

Points	Scaling
0	+1 die every 2 caster levels (max 5)
	+1 die every 2 caster levels (max 20)
	+1 die every caster level (max 20)
	+1 die every caster level (no max)
	+1 die every 2 caster levels (no max)

Organic-Only

Points: 0

Destructive Force only damages organic material.

Sample Spells

Magic Missile (1 point; level 1)

Evocation; Force
Casting Time: Standard Action
Range: Close
Target: 1 melee or ranged touch attack
Duration: Instantaneous
Components: V, S
Saving Throw: None

Magic Missile conjures a missile that deals 1d4+1 force damage. The caster creates 1 missile per 2 caster levels. Magic missile does not affect non-organic material.

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Title

Explanation

• Concentration needs to be tweaked to how it works at higher levels.
• Consider breaking everything up into combat and utility with an equal minimum(1) and fairly equal share of point give as it seems to be damage>utility
• Need to test and compare spells
• Cantrip Test

Mage Hand: 1 3 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 (2) = 13 //Utility
Druidecraft: 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1+1+1+1) = 11 //Utility
Firebolt: 1 6 2 1 2 0 0 4 2 1 (2) = 19 //Considered Strong
Eldritch Blast: 1 6 2 1 2-5 0 1 4 8 1 (2) = 27-30 //Considered Strong
Chill Touch: 1 6 2 2 2 0 1 3 3 1 (2+1) = 24 //Considered ok, but firebolt is considered stronger
Guidance: 1 2 2 (4-5) 2 0 2 0 0 (4) = 10 //Solid Utility
Friends: 1 1 2 (4-5) 2 0 10 0 0 0 (2-4) = 13//Has enough negatives to make up for its positives
Cantrip range is currently 10-30. In the next run the utility and damaging cantrips should get closer.

Table List

• Casting Time
• Range
• Components
• Duration
• Target
• Area of Affect
• Saving Throws and Attack Rolls
• Detriment/Benefit
• Damage Type
• Higher Level Casting
• Power of Effect

Table

Casting Time

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Table: Casting Time

Casting Time	Value
1 reaction	5
1 bonus action	3
1 action	1
1 round	-1
1 minute	-3
10 minutes	-5
1 hour	-7
8 hours	-9
24 hours	-11
ritual casting	+5

Range

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Table: Range

Range	Value	x
Self	1
Touch	2
5ft	2
10ft	3
15ft	3
20ft	3
30ft	3
40ft	4
50ft	4
60ft	4
90ft	5
100ft	5
120ft	6
150ft	6
260ft	7
360ft	8

Components

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Table: Components

Components	Value	x
Verbal	1
Somatic	1
Material	1
Material(0-99gp)	-1
Material(100-499gp)	-3
Material(500-999gp)	-5
Material(1000gp+)	-10

Duration

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Table: Duration

Duration	Value	x
Instant	1
1 round	2
1 minute	4
10 minutes	6
1 hour	8
8 hour	10
24 hour	15
1 year	20
Permenant/Until Dispelled	25
Concentration	-5

Target

Only applies to spells that target creature specifically not Area of Effect's. See Range and Area of Effect.

Table: Target

Target	Value	x
One creature/object(5x5x5)	2
Multiple creatures	2+(1/per each additional creature past 1)
N/A	0

Area of Effect

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Table: Area of Effect

Area of Effect	Value	x
N/A	0
Cone	1
Cube	3
Cylinder	3
Sphere	2
Line	1

Saving Throws

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Table: Casting Time

Casting Time	Value	x
Wisdom/ Dexterity	1
Constiution	2
Strength	3
Charisma	4
Intelligence	5
Conditional Saving Throw	5
Spell Attack but no Saving Throw	1
Spell Attack and Saving Throw	-2
Negatively Effects a Creature and has No Saving Throw or Spell Attack	+10
If negative continous effect, Can repeat save/Can't repeat save	1/3
N/A	0

Detriment/Benefit

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Table: Detriment/Benefit

Detriment/Benefit	Value	x
d4	1/2
d6	2/3
d8	3/4
d10	4/5
N/A	0
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Damage Type

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Table: Damage Type

Damage Type	Value	x
Mundane	1
Magical Mundane	8
Poison	1
Fire	2
Cold	3
Lightning	5
Acid	5
Necrotic	6
Psychic	7
Thunder	7
Radiant	8
Force	8
N/A	0

Higher Level Casting

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Table: Higher Level Casting

Higher Level Casting	Value	x
Increase damage die by 1/1 level	1
Increase damage die by 2/1 level	3
Increased Duration by 1 stage/1 level	2
Increased Duration by 1 stage/2 levels	1
Damage die scales off level(cantrips only)	1
N/A	0

Power of Effect

text. Add or subtract depending on if the spells additional negative or positive effects, not including damage or healing.

Table: Power of Effect

Power of Effect	Value	x
trivial	+/-1
minor	+/-2
significant	+/-4
major	+/-8
powerful	+/-16
blank	1
blank	1