--- Stephen Martin <stephen_martin@clear.net.nz> wrote: >
No-one except illusionists can conceal their casting.  The
> rules do not support
> whispering of spells and GMs don't usually allow it either.
> 
> Being able to cast with both hands occupied with weapons (or
> similar) is a significant
> advantage for the Bard fighter/mage.
> 
> I think the exception should specifically state that if a
> Bard's hands are occupied
> playing an instrument then they do not require the normal
> one-hand free for
> casting.
> 
Isn't the thing of being able to cast while playing an
instrument covered in the bards concealed casting section?
I mean, Otherwise letting them cast while playing an instrument
basically lets them get away with concealed casting at all
times, since even if spells must be cast in magical phrases(I'm
not up to speed on that) For all most peasants would know it's
just a foreign language they don't understand.

Just my little thought that that sort of action should fall
under concealed casting.

& As for getting bonuses from playing an instrument, That also
sorta negates the whole concealed casting penelty thing, which
isn't really that great a way to go.

Well, thats my 2 cents anyway

Bernard

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