unable to memorize known spells

[pschub]

I am unable to memorize known spells. The bard has taken off all equipment and still can memorize either of the two known spells she has. ???

[Nightowl2]

Bards and sorcerers don't have to memorize spells. This is their big advantage over wizards. A bard simply chooses the spell to cast from the list of known spells. Note that charisma is the important stat for bards amd sorcerers. A bard must have charisma equal to 10+ spell level to cast a spell. So, he/she would need a minimum charisma of 11 to cast level 1 spells, 12 to cast level 2 spells, and so on.

Nightowl2

[harleyquinn]

Well, I know this is "Reviving" a thread from the dead but rather than start a new one....

I have a level 2 sorcerer who still can't cast spells except those on scrolls. He has 2 selected as "known" (one is sleep, can't remember the other at the moment). But, in battle, those spells are shaded out (I can't select them).

Are there requirements for sorcerers (such as the Charisma mentioned above) that I need to have first?

Thanks!!

[Bozos of Bones]

Yes, Charisma is needed for sorcerers to cast spells. Int for wizards and wisdom for clerics and druids. You need to have 10+spell level of your casting score to cast a spell.

[ZFR]

Note also that the main ability besides allowing you to cast spells also increases DC, adds bonus extra spells and other stuff so it's good to have it maximised.