Gaining Spells per level, but failing all

[Andy]

Hey - just a clarification -

If a spellcasting character gets a new spell for leveling, they choose one off their standard list, then roll to see if they understand. If they fail, they can try another.

However, suppose they fail every spell on their normal list? Do they get to wrap around and try again? Or is their opportunity to get a freebee just wasted?

[charbidge]

Screwing up isn't wasted. it's just "tough luck, bunky!" (so says the perennial figher player).

[David]

Howdy Elf,

It works like this. The PC rolls for the spell, and gets to keep rolling for a new spell until s/he gets one or attempts EVERY spell on the ENTIRE spell list. All failures are added to the list of the spells the characters has encountered (and noted that they were a failure at the appropriate level too!). Since the shortest list is 10 spells (houri) and the minimum INT gives nearly a 50% chance, we're talking at least a-thuosand-to-one to blow 'em all in the worst-case scenario...!

[Andy]

Unless you have a magic user with a 45% to understand spells, or a Witch with a few spheres trying to understand a higher-level Witch spell.

I realize it's unlikely, but I've hit that 1000 to 1 a few times, both good and bad. And you still didn't answer the question.

[David]

Chto?

Yes, if a mage fails every attempt, then it would make sense to wrap the list.