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From: mike@genat.UUCP (Mike Stephenson)
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Subject: Re: command spell
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Date: Fri, 19-Jul-85 12:14:23 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 19 12:14:23 1985
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> 
> 	I would like to know what everyone thinks about the first level clericial 
> spell command. I personally thnik that it is absurd for a first level spell to
> cause certain doom for characters and monsters unfortunate enough to not have a
> saving throw against it. This means that a first level cleric can go up to a 
> fifth level fighter and command him to "die" and then chop him to little peices
> while he is defenseless. 

The spell "Command" should not be used this way.  Commanding someone to
"Die" will cause the character fall to the floor as if dead FOR ONLY ONE
ROUND.  At the end of this time, he/she will get up and do his/her best to
bash your head in.

Now, on the other hand, this spell has an incredible variety of uses which
lend themselves to enjoyment (especially for a Chaotic cleric).  For example:

	"Command word *** regurgitate ***"

This gets real messy, especially if you use it against a fighter wearing
a helmet with a closed faceplate!  Of course, you have to watch it, lest
your freshly pressed clerical garb become soiled.

Just as a little side exercise, let's see what useful command words are
bubbling throughout the warped imaginations of all you gamers out there.
Mail me your favorite command words, and I will publish a summary.

						Mike Stephenson