Hi, just wanted to check if I was missing something. Is it possible to have a wand present on the actions tab? I can see it on equipment and click the charges, but it would be nice if it was on the actions too for attacks.
I searched the forum and did find mention from 4 years ago that, back then at least, this wasn't possible.
Wand isn't an action, it's an item, so it's not clear what you mean. If you mean to cast a spell, then you just cast the spell. Or do you mean a specific magic item that has charges or something?
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I think the issue lies in that I had to make a homebrew wand, I think I've messed up in the creation of it, so am trying again.
But the principle of having say a wand of magic missiles, should the wand appear as an action/attack or not?
In that specific case, since it's a wand that casts a spell, the spell should show up in the list of spells you can cast. It won't show up as an attack, since it's not making an attack.
I don't believe it's currently possible to make homebrew items that add actions to the Actions tab.
The work around that i can think of is to add the spell to your spellbook, and alter the label of it like " Magic Missile (Wand)" and keep track of charges like you would track arrows. Though Beyond has changed since i last used it, so that might not work anymore. I don't know.
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The work around that i can think of is to add the spell to your spellbook, and alter the label of it like " Magic Missile (Wand)" and keep track of charges like you would track arrows. Though Beyond has changed since i last used it, so that might not work anymore. I don't know.
That shouldn’t be necessary; items that cast spells add those spells to the list of spells you can cast already, and they have a charge tracker on the item itself.
Pardon me Wagnarokkr. But i believe, you just said "I don't believe it's currently possible to make homebrew items that add actions to the Actions tab."
And i responded with a work around for the OP to a restriction that you said exists.
Why are you now saying my work around is not necessary? Is it or is it not possible yo make homebrew items that have actions added to the action tab?
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Pardon me Wagnarokkr. But i believe, you just said "I don't believe it's currently possible to make homebrew items that add actions to the Actions tab."
And i responded with a work around for the OP to a restriction that you said exists.
Why are you now saying my work around is not necessary? Is it or is it not possible yo make homebrew items that have actions added to the action tab?
It is not possible to make a homebrew item that adds an action to the Actions tab.
The workaround you described would add a spell to the Spells tab, which is not necessary because an item that can cast spells already does exactly that thing.
For educational purposes, there is also Custom Action under "Manage Custom" if your players (or you) are truly forgetful about it. However, this will not link to charges or any of the actual features of the Wand.
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Hi, just wanted to check if I was missing something. Is it possible to have a wand present on the actions tab? I can see it on equipment and click the charges, but it would be nice if it was on the actions too for attacks.
I searched the forum and did find mention from 4 years ago that, back then at least, this wasn't possible.
Thanks for any help.
Wand isn't an action, it's an item, so it's not clear what you mean. If you mean to cast a spell, then you just cast the spell. Or do you mean a specific magic item that has charges or something?
If you're not willing or able to to discuss in good faith, then don't be surprised if I don't respond, there are better things in life for me to do than humour you. This signature is that response.
Would you be using it as your arcane focus or something? I think he is right in that there is no reason to use a wand at all according to the rules, but if you want it because you like it for your character than that's your choice. https://routerlogin.uno/
I just mean casting a spell from a wand, using the charges on it.
Which specific wand are you talking about?
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I think the issue lies in that I had to make a homebrew wand, I think I've messed up in the creation of it, so am trying again.
But the principle of having say a wand of magic missiles, should the wand appear as an action/attack or not?
In that specific case, since it's a wand that casts a spell, the spell should show up in the list of spells you can cast. It won't show up as an attack, since it's not making an attack.
I don't believe it's currently possible to make homebrew items that add actions to the Actions tab.
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Yes my bad, sorry. I've got it showing in actions now. I'd copied a wand, but left the old spell in.
The work around that i can think of is to add the spell to your spellbook, and alter the label of it like " Magic Missile (Wand)" and keep track of charges like you would track arrows.
Though Beyond has changed since i last used it, so that might not work anymore. I don't know.
He/Him. Loooooooooong time Player.
The Dark days of the THAC0 system are behind us.
"Hope is a fire that burns in us all If only an ember, awaiting your call
To rise up in triumph should we all unite
The spark for change is yours to ignite."
Kalandra - The State of the World
That shouldn’t be necessary; items that cast spells add those spells to the list of spells you can cast already, and they have a charge tracker on the item itself.
pronouns: he/she/they
Pardon me Wagnarokkr. But i believe, you just said "I don't believe it's currently possible to make homebrew items that add actions to the Actions tab."
And i responded with a work around for the OP to a restriction that you said exists.
Why are you now saying my work around is not necessary? Is it or is it not possible yo make homebrew items that have actions added to the action tab?
He/Him. Loooooooooong time Player.
The Dark days of the THAC0 system are behind us.
"Hope is a fire that burns in us all If only an ember, awaiting your call
To rise up in triumph should we all unite
The spark for change is yours to ignite."
Kalandra - The State of the World
It is not possible to make a homebrew item that adds an action to the Actions tab.
The workaround you described would add a spell to the Spells tab, which is not necessary because an item that can cast spells already does exactly that thing.
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It's all good, it is there in spells now, with charges etc.
I'm just very new to the online sheets so making basic mistakes and not sure always what to expect.
For educational purposes, there is also Custom Action under "Manage Custom" if your players (or you) are truly forgetful about it. However, this will not link to charges or any of the actual features of the Wand.