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== Casting Time ==

Most spells have a casting time of one standard action. Others take one round or more, while a few require only a free action. A spell that takes one round to cast is a full-round action. It comes into effect just before the beginning of his turn in the round after he began casting the spell. He then act normally after the spell is completed. Recently spells have been researched that can be cast as swift or immediate actions.

''Swift Action:'' A swift action consumes a very small amount of time, but represents a larger expenditure of effort and energy than a free action. The caster can perform one swift action per turn without affecting his ability to perform other actions. In that regard, a swift action is like a free action. However, he can perform only a single swift action per turn, regardless of what other actions he takes. He can take a swift action any time he would normally be allowed to take a free action. Swift actions usually involve magic or the activation of magic items; many characters (especially those who do not use magic) never have an opportunity to take a swift action. Casting a quickened spell is a swift action. In addition, casting any spell with a casting time of one swift action is a swift action. Casting a spell with a casting time of one swift action does not provoke attacks of opportunity.

''Immediate Action:'' Much like a swift action, an immediate action consumes a very small amount of time, but represents a larger expenditure of effort and energy than a free action. However, unlike a swift action, an immediate action can be performed at any time – even if it is not his turn. Using an immediate action on his turn is the same as using a swift action, and counts as his swift action for that turn. The caster cannot use another immediate action or a swift action until after his next turn if he has used an immediate action when it is not currently his turn (effectively, using an immediate action before his turn is equivalent to using his swift action for the coming turn). He also cannot use an immediate action if he are currently flat-footed.


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