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'''CAST''' is a [[:Category:Verbs|verb]] used to release magical [[:Category:Spells|spells]]. Before being cast, a spell must be [[PREPARE (verb)|prepared]] by the magic user. If casting a spell on another creature or object, the syntax is CAST PERSON/OBJECT or CAST AT PERSON/OBJECT. If the spell is being self-cast on the caster, just CAST will suffice. Note that the CAST verb does not differentiate between spell types, so using CAST with an offensive spell prepared will release the offensive spell on the caster if no target is specified. CAST TARGET will direct the spell at the user's current target, or select a new target if one is not available.
'''CAST''' is a [[verb]] used to initiate magical [[spell]]s. Each spell must be [[PREPARE (verb)|prepared]] before being CAST. [[INCANT (verb)|INCANT]] can be used to circumvent this two-step process, but possesses its own caveats. Be aware of which spell you have prepared before CASTing, there are no safeguards preventing casting offensive magic at one's self or companions. Likewise there are no safeguards against casting defensive magic at enemies.


* CAST to unleash prepared magic upon yourself
See [[INCANT (verb)|INCANT]] for another verb that can be used to cast spells.
* CAST AT {target} to unleash prepared magic upon that taget
* CAST TARGET will aim the magic at the predetermined target if the [[TARGET (verb)|TARGET]] verb was used. If not, a new target will be selected automatically.


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Revision as of 20:07, 11 February 2006

CAST is a verb used to initiate magical spells. Each spell must be prepared before being CAST. INCANT can be used to circumvent this two-step process, but possesses its own caveats. Be aware of which spell you have prepared before CASTing, there are no safeguards preventing casting offensive magic at one's self or companions. Likewise there are no safeguards against casting defensive magic at enemies.

  • CAST to unleash prepared magic upon yourself
  • CAST AT {target} to unleash prepared magic upon that taget
  • CAST TARGET will aim the magic at the predetermined target if the TARGET verb was used. If not, a new target will be selected automatically.
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