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Originally Posted by mook
Am I misreading p. 235?
"Tell the GM what spell you are casting, then take Concentrate maneuvers for the requisite number of turns (see Time Required, p. 236). At the end of the last second of concentration, make a success roll for the spell." (italics in book)
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That's true of most spells, but Explosive Fireball is a Missile Spell. From page 240:
"To cast a Missile spell, you must concentrate for one second. At the end of your turn, roll against your skill with the spell. There is
no modifier for distance – you are creating a magical missile in your hand. On a success, you may invest one or more points of energy in the spell, to a maximum number of energy points equal to your Magery level. The missile then appears in your hand, “charged” to the desired level.
"On your
next turn, you have three options with your missile: make a ranged attack with it, hold it, or
enlarge it. If you opt to enlarge your missile, you must concentrate for another second. At the end of your turn, you may invest more energy in the spell – anything from one point to points equal to your Magery level.
This does not require a skill roll."
Italics in original, bold is mine.
By a strict reading, Missile Spells only take one second to
cast, but the Basic set never uses the word to describe enlarging the spell afterwards.
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Originally Posted by mook
You're right about the area of effect. On the list! Thanks.
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