Picking the nits: More DFRPG questions!

[tbone]

I'm resurrecting this thread to answer one of my questions:

Originally Posted by tbone

3) Command (Spirit) spell: The cost for this spell (Spells p60) varies with the toughness of the foe. Does the caster know before casting whether the spirit is fodder, worthy, or boss? (The example of the Entrap Spirits spell suggests that the caster would find out at time of casting, and could choose to let spell fail for 1 FP instead of paying cost, if the cost would be too high.) Any known ruling on this?

I've realized that the question is misguided. Command (Spirit) is a different spell for each type of spirit, not one general spell for commanding any sort of spirit. So the wizard who learns, say, Command (Flaming Skull) would certainly know the cost (as set by the GM).

The answer to the question would seem to be "yes, the cost to cast is fixed and the caster would know it." Let me know if that's again a misunderstanding.

With that, I command the spirit of this thread to slumber anew.