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Tennessee Ernie Ford · 10-09-2001, 03:46 PM

I have a number of questions regarding who gets to use which spells in IWD/HoW (and computer AD&D in general). Any help would be appreciated.

How can I tell if a priestly spell is usable by Druids or Clerics?

The manual says, "At 8th level, Rangers gain the ability to cast Priest spells." This makes no references at all to a limit on spells. Similarly, the spell progression tables don't mention any limit on Druids or Clerics. In the Spell detail section, the wizardry school (e.g. Alteration) is mentioned for each spell, but not a word about spheres. In any case, neither the manual nor the ReadMes explain that certain Priests may cast spells from certain spheres, but not others.

(As a side note, since the information isn't in the ReadMes or manuals, how did anyone else figure this out? From the Paper version of AD&D?)
Related question. Rangers and multi/dual classes. Do Rangers get Druid or Cleric spells? Do dual Cleric/Rangers get Druid or Cleric spells or both (or does it depend on when they switch)? Do multi Cleric/Rangers get Druid/Cleric or both?
Mage spell question How do I determine whether a mixed school spell is allowed for a specialist mage?

For example, Summon Shadow is both Conjuration and Necromancy. In HoW, a Diviner is prohibited from Conjuration spells. Does she get Summon Shadow?
General question about dual/multi-classing. How do I determine what skills/abilities are lost for Dual class characters? In BG, for example, I was surprised that my Fighter/Mage only got 2 quick weapon slots; the Fighter gets 4, why shouldn't the Fighter mage? Does this hold true in HoW as well?
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Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

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TEF is the nom de web of the author of several Might & Magic websites. No relationship is intended or claimed to the fantabulous gospel singer of the same name.

10-09-2001, 03:46 PM	#1
Tennessee Ernie Ford Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: October 9, 2001 Location: North America Posts: 39	I have a number of questions regarding who gets to use which spells in IWD/HoW (and computer AD&D in general). Any help would be appreciated. How can I tell if a priestly spell is usable by Druids or Clerics? The manual says, "At 8th level, Rangers gain the ability to cast Priest spells." This makes no references at all to a limit on spells. Similarly, the spell progression tables don't mention any limit on Druids or Clerics. In the Spell detail section, the wizardry school (e.g. Alteration) is mentioned for each spell, but not a word about spheres. In any case, neither the manual nor the ReadMes explain that certain Priests may cast spells from certain spheres, but not others. (As a side note, since the information isn't in the ReadMes or manuals, how did anyone else figure this out? From the Paper version of AD&D?) Related question. Rangers and multi/dual classes. Do Rangers get Druid or Cleric spells? Do dual Cleric/Rangers get Druid or Cleric spells or both (or does it depend on when they switch)? Do multi Cleric/Rangers get Druid/Cleric or both? Mage spell question How do I determine whether a mixed school spell is allowed for a specialist mage? For example, Summon Shadow is both Conjuration and Necromancy. In HoW, a Diviner is prohibited from Conjuration spells. Does she get Summon Shadow? General question about dual/multi-classing. How do I determine what skills/abilities are lost for Dual class characters? In BG, for example, I was surprised that my Fighter/Mage only got 2 quick weapon slots; the Fighter gets 4, why shouldn't the Fighter mage? Does this hold true in HoW as well? [/list] Any information would be appreciated. Thanks ------------------ -------------------------------------------------- Tennessee Ernie Ford http://members.aol.com/tenernie ---- TEF is the nom de web of the author of several Might & Magic websites. No relationship is intended or claimed to the fantabulous gospel singer of the same name.