What exactly is ignored in the “requirements” of a spell when Wishing for it?

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One of the uses of the Wish spell is to emulate any spell of 8th level or lower "without meeting any requirements" of that spell. It is already clear from Wish's description that costly material components are to be discarded, but what about other requirements of a spell?



In general, what is considered a requirement of a spell for the purposes of Wish?










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One of the uses of the Wish spell is to emulate any spell of 8th level or lower "without meeting any requirements" of that spell. It is already clear from Wish's description that costly material components are to be discarded, but what about other requirements of a spell?



In general, what is considered a requirement of a spell for the purposes of Wish?










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    @Medix2 that question is closed as unclear and we should not close a question to another question that is closed when the current question does not have the same issue. Being that the other question is unclear it is even more dangerous since the entire problem was that it was unclear what the question actually was. So, not a duplicate that should be closed to.
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One of the uses of the Wish spell is to emulate any spell of 8th level or lower "without meeting any requirements" of that spell. It is already clear from Wish's description that costly material components are to be discarded, but what about other requirements of a spell?



In general, what is considered a requirement of a spell for the purposes of Wish?










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One of the uses of the Wish spell is to emulate any spell of 8th level or lower "without meeting any requirements" of that spell. It is already clear from Wish's description that costly material components are to be discarded, but what about other requirements of a spell?



In general, what is considered a requirement of a spell for the purposes of Wish?







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    @Medix2 that question is closed as unclear and we should not close a question to another question that is closed when the current question does not have the same issue. Being that the other question is unclear it is even more dangerous since the entire problem was that it was unclear what the question actually was. So, not a duplicate that should be closed to.
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    Related on What attributes are considered spell requirements and Does casting Contingency with Wish allow you to pick a spell that you don't usually have access to as the contingent spell?
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    @Medix2 that question is closed as unclear and we should not close a question to another question that is closed when the current question does not have the same issue. Being that the other question is unclear it is even more dangerous since the entire problem was that it was unclear what the question actually was. So, not a duplicate that should be closed to.
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    Sure, feel free and add 'em again.
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@Medix2 that question is closed as unclear and we should not close a question to another question that is closed when the current question does not have the same issue. Being that the other question is unclear it is even more dangerous since the entire problem was that it was unclear what the question actually was. So, not a duplicate that should be closed to.
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@Medix2 that question is closed as unclear and we should not close a question to another question that is closed when the current question does not have the same issue. Being that the other question is unclear it is even more dangerous since the entire problem was that it was unclear what the question actually was. So, not a duplicate that should be closed to.
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Wish lets you ignore the requirements of:



  1. providing components

  2. providing the correct time casting

  3. providing an appropriate spell slot

  4. having that spell to be on your prepared or known spells list


Requirements, unfortunately, is never really given a game term definition.

So as with all words that don't have a game term definition, we should attempt to use the standard english definition.



Using that, we can say that anything is a requirement if it prevents you from casting the spell.



So with that in mind, here's the justification:



[Level] [School] - If a spell is not normally of the right level or school for you, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



Casting Time: x - If you do not spend the amount of time specified, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



Range: x Having nothing in range does not actually prevent you from casting a spell (for example, readying) - it prevents you from targeting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



Components: x, y, z (special) - if you cannot provide the proper components, you cannot cast the spell. This is a "requirement".



Duration: x - duration has nothing to do with whether you're capable of casting a spell. This is NOT a "requirement".



Concentration - When casting a spell normally, you can choose not to maintain concentration. The spell will end, but you are not prevented from casting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



Classes: x - If a spell is not on your prepared or known spells, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



Description: [Effects] - Effects can only take place after casting is completed. This is NOT a "requirement".



Spell Slot - If you cannot provide the right spell slot, you cannot cast a spell. This is a "requirement".



Specific features (in addition to Wish) can negate some or all of these requirements, or even add requirements: see Subtle Spell or Ritual Casting






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    Wish can be cast to emulate spells the caster normally wouldn't be able to cast; i.e., not in their spellbook if they're a Wizard, Cleric Only Spell for non-Cleric, etc. Any spell means what it says: any spell.



    What is a spell? A spell is a spell on a spell list that creates a magical effect.




    By simply speaking aloud (components are replaced by simply speaking
    aloud) ... duplicate any other spell of 8th level or lower. You
    don’t need to meet any requirements in that spell, including costly
    components. The spell simply takes effect. (wish, spell description, PHB)




    No mention is made of casting time; the text of the wish spell casting time is "1 action" and "by simply speaking aloud" the desired spell "simply takes effect."



    Just say it, and it takes effect.



    What constraints on a spell might be in play when used like this? Since it duplicates a given spell, you would expect the duplicated spell cast by wish to have the same range and area of effect. Nowhere does wish indicate that it changes a spell when cast this way.






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      Welcome to the site! Check out the tour for a quick intro to how we do things around here. This answer looks like it's pointing in the right direction, but could be improved with some rules citations. In addition, are there other sorts of requirements (besides "what class list it came from") that should be addressed?
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    • Welcome to the site! Your answer could do with some fleshing out and support with evidence. Wish can ignore spell requirements but the question is asking is what all can count for that. Yes class requirements are one of those, but what about casting time or duration? My recommendation would be to delete you answer while you make edits to it in this case so that you don't attract downvotes unnecessarily. Or just keep it deleted if you don't intend to improve it.
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      I have added some rules text and a supporting point as an example of what rubiksmoose is referring to. If you like the edit, fine. If not, please edit it again so that it is more to your liking. Welcome.
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    • This is actually kinda funny. Read through the edits, the original answer was about one sentence long, the rest was added in by @KorvinStarmast. Nice work, KS!
      – Daniel Zastoupil
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    • @DanielZastoupil The answer as originally posed was correct, but sometimes I have found that it is useful to demonstrate what we prefer in terms of supported answers. (One never really stops being an instructor, I guess ...)
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    Wish lets you ignore the requirements of:



    1. providing components

    2. providing the correct time casting

    3. providing an appropriate spell slot

    4. having that spell to be on your prepared or known spells list


    Requirements, unfortunately, is never really given a game term definition.

    So as with all words that don't have a game term definition, we should attempt to use the standard english definition.



    Using that, we can say that anything is a requirement if it prevents you from casting the spell.



    So with that in mind, here's the justification:



    [Level] [School] - If a spell is not normally of the right level or school for you, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



    Casting Time: x - If you do not spend the amount of time specified, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



    Range: x Having nothing in range does not actually prevent you from casting a spell (for example, readying) - it prevents you from targeting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



    Components: x, y, z (special) - if you cannot provide the proper components, you cannot cast the spell. This is a "requirement".



    Duration: x - duration has nothing to do with whether you're capable of casting a spell. This is NOT a "requirement".



    Concentration - When casting a spell normally, you can choose not to maintain concentration. The spell will end, but you are not prevented from casting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



    Classes: x - If a spell is not on your prepared or known spells, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



    Description: [Effects] - Effects can only take place after casting is completed. This is NOT a "requirement".



    Spell Slot - If you cannot provide the right spell slot, you cannot cast a spell. This is a "requirement".



    Specific features (in addition to Wish) can negate some or all of these requirements, or even add requirements: see Subtle Spell or Ritual Casting






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      Wish lets you ignore the requirements of:



      1. providing components

      2. providing the correct time casting

      3. providing an appropriate spell slot

      4. having that spell to be on your prepared or known spells list


      Requirements, unfortunately, is never really given a game term definition.

      So as with all words that don't have a game term definition, we should attempt to use the standard english definition.



      Using that, we can say that anything is a requirement if it prevents you from casting the spell.



      So with that in mind, here's the justification:



      [Level] [School] - If a spell is not normally of the right level or school for you, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



      Casting Time: x - If you do not spend the amount of time specified, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



      Range: x Having nothing in range does not actually prevent you from casting a spell (for example, readying) - it prevents you from targeting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



      Components: x, y, z (special) - if you cannot provide the proper components, you cannot cast the spell. This is a "requirement".



      Duration: x - duration has nothing to do with whether you're capable of casting a spell. This is NOT a "requirement".



      Concentration - When casting a spell normally, you can choose not to maintain concentration. The spell will end, but you are not prevented from casting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



      Classes: x - If a spell is not on your prepared or known spells, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



      Description: [Effects] - Effects can only take place after casting is completed. This is NOT a "requirement".



      Spell Slot - If you cannot provide the right spell slot, you cannot cast a spell. This is a "requirement".



      Specific features (in addition to Wish) can negate some or all of these requirements, or even add requirements: see Subtle Spell or Ritual Casting






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        Wish lets you ignore the requirements of:



        1. providing components

        2. providing the correct time casting

        3. providing an appropriate spell slot

        4. having that spell to be on your prepared or known spells list


        Requirements, unfortunately, is never really given a game term definition.

        So as with all words that don't have a game term definition, we should attempt to use the standard english definition.



        Using that, we can say that anything is a requirement if it prevents you from casting the spell.



        So with that in mind, here's the justification:



        [Level] [School] - If a spell is not normally of the right level or school for you, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



        Casting Time: x - If you do not spend the amount of time specified, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



        Range: x Having nothing in range does not actually prevent you from casting a spell (for example, readying) - it prevents you from targeting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



        Components: x, y, z (special) - if you cannot provide the proper components, you cannot cast the spell. This is a "requirement".



        Duration: x - duration has nothing to do with whether you're capable of casting a spell. This is NOT a "requirement".



        Concentration - When casting a spell normally, you can choose not to maintain concentration. The spell will end, but you are not prevented from casting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



        Classes: x - If a spell is not on your prepared or known spells, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



        Description: [Effects] - Effects can only take place after casting is completed. This is NOT a "requirement".



        Spell Slot - If you cannot provide the right spell slot, you cannot cast a spell. This is a "requirement".



        Specific features (in addition to Wish) can negate some or all of these requirements, or even add requirements: see Subtle Spell or Ritual Casting






        share|improve this answer












        Wish lets you ignore the requirements of:



        1. providing components

        2. providing the correct time casting

        3. providing an appropriate spell slot

        4. having that spell to be on your prepared or known spells list


        Requirements, unfortunately, is never really given a game term definition.

        So as with all words that don't have a game term definition, we should attempt to use the standard english definition.



        Using that, we can say that anything is a requirement if it prevents you from casting the spell.



        So with that in mind, here's the justification:



        [Level] [School] - If a spell is not normally of the right level or school for you, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



        Casting Time: x - If you do not spend the amount of time specified, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



        Range: x Having nothing in range does not actually prevent you from casting a spell (for example, readying) - it prevents you from targeting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



        Components: x, y, z (special) - if you cannot provide the proper components, you cannot cast the spell. This is a "requirement".



        Duration: x - duration has nothing to do with whether you're capable of casting a spell. This is NOT a "requirement".



        Concentration - When casting a spell normally, you can choose not to maintain concentration. The spell will end, but you are not prevented from casting it. This is NOT a "requirement".



        Classes: x - If a spell is not on your prepared or known spells, you cannot cast it. This is a "requirement".



        Description: [Effects] - Effects can only take place after casting is completed. This is NOT a "requirement".



        Spell Slot - If you cannot provide the right spell slot, you cannot cast a spell. This is a "requirement".



        Specific features (in addition to Wish) can negate some or all of these requirements, or even add requirements: see Subtle Spell or Ritual Casting







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            Wish can be cast to emulate spells the caster normally wouldn't be able to cast; i.e., not in their spellbook if they're a Wizard, Cleric Only Spell for non-Cleric, etc. Any spell means what it says: any spell.



            What is a spell? A spell is a spell on a spell list that creates a magical effect.




            By simply speaking aloud (components are replaced by simply speaking
            aloud) ... duplicate any other spell of 8th level or lower. You
            don’t need to meet any requirements in that spell, including costly
            components. The spell simply takes effect. (wish, spell description, PHB)




            No mention is made of casting time; the text of the wish spell casting time is "1 action" and "by simply speaking aloud" the desired spell "simply takes effect."



            Just say it, and it takes effect.



            What constraints on a spell might be in play when used like this? Since it duplicates a given spell, you would expect the duplicated spell cast by wish to have the same range and area of effect. Nowhere does wish indicate that it changes a spell when cast this way.






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              Welcome to the site! Check out the tour for a quick intro to how we do things around here. This answer looks like it's pointing in the right direction, but could be improved with some rules citations. In addition, are there other sorts of requirements (besides "what class list it came from") that should be addressed?
              – A_S00
              1 hour ago










            • Welcome to the site! Your answer could do with some fleshing out and support with evidence. Wish can ignore spell requirements but the question is asking is what all can count for that. Yes class requirements are one of those, but what about casting time or duration? My recommendation would be to delete you answer while you make edits to it in this case so that you don't attract downvotes unnecessarily. Or just keep it deleted if you don't intend to improve it.
              – Rubiksmoose
              1 hour ago







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              I have added some rules text and a supporting point as an example of what rubiksmoose is referring to. If you like the edit, fine. If not, please edit it again so that it is more to your liking. Welcome.
              – KorvinStarmast
              1 hour ago










            • This is actually kinda funny. Read through the edits, the original answer was about one sentence long, the rest was added in by @KorvinStarmast. Nice work, KS!
              – Daniel Zastoupil
              1 hour ago










            • @DanielZastoupil The answer as originally posed was correct, but sometimes I have found that it is useful to demonstrate what we prefer in terms of supported answers. (One never really stops being an instructor, I guess ...)
              – KorvinStarmast
              1 hour ago














            up vote
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            Wish can be cast to emulate spells the caster normally wouldn't be able to cast; i.e., not in their spellbook if they're a Wizard, Cleric Only Spell for non-Cleric, etc. Any spell means what it says: any spell.



            What is a spell? A spell is a spell on a spell list that creates a magical effect.




            By simply speaking aloud (components are replaced by simply speaking
            aloud) ... duplicate any other spell of 8th level or lower. You
            don’t need to meet any requirements in that spell, including costly
            components. The spell simply takes effect. (wish, spell description, PHB)




            No mention is made of casting time; the text of the wish spell casting time is "1 action" and "by simply speaking aloud" the desired spell "simply takes effect."



            Just say it, and it takes effect.



            What constraints on a spell might be in play when used like this? Since it duplicates a given spell, you would expect the duplicated spell cast by wish to have the same range and area of effect. Nowhere does wish indicate that it changes a spell when cast this way.






            share|improve this answer










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            • 2




              Welcome to the site! Check out the tour for a quick intro to how we do things around here. This answer looks like it's pointing in the right direction, but could be improved with some rules citations. In addition, are there other sorts of requirements (besides "what class list it came from") that should be addressed?
              – A_S00
              1 hour ago










            • Welcome to the site! Your answer could do with some fleshing out and support with evidence. Wish can ignore spell requirements but the question is asking is what all can count for that. Yes class requirements are one of those, but what about casting time or duration? My recommendation would be to delete you answer while you make edits to it in this case so that you don't attract downvotes unnecessarily. Or just keep it deleted if you don't intend to improve it.
              – Rubiksmoose
              1 hour ago







            • 1




              I have added some rules text and a supporting point as an example of what rubiksmoose is referring to. If you like the edit, fine. If not, please edit it again so that it is more to your liking. Welcome.
              – KorvinStarmast
              1 hour ago










            • This is actually kinda funny. Read through the edits, the original answer was about one sentence long, the rest was added in by @KorvinStarmast. Nice work, KS!
              – Daniel Zastoupil
              1 hour ago










            • @DanielZastoupil The answer as originally posed was correct, but sometimes I have found that it is useful to demonstrate what we prefer in terms of supported answers. (One never really stops being an instructor, I guess ...)
              – KorvinStarmast
              1 hour ago












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            Wish can be cast to emulate spells the caster normally wouldn't be able to cast; i.e., not in their spellbook if they're a Wizard, Cleric Only Spell for non-Cleric, etc. Any spell means what it says: any spell.



            What is a spell? A spell is a spell on a spell list that creates a magical effect.




            By simply speaking aloud (components are replaced by simply speaking
            aloud) ... duplicate any other spell of 8th level or lower. You
            don’t need to meet any requirements in that spell, including costly
            components. The spell simply takes effect. (wish, spell description, PHB)




            No mention is made of casting time; the text of the wish spell casting time is "1 action" and "by simply speaking aloud" the desired spell "simply takes effect."



            Just say it, and it takes effect.



            What constraints on a spell might be in play when used like this? Since it duplicates a given spell, you would expect the duplicated spell cast by wish to have the same range and area of effect. Nowhere does wish indicate that it changes a spell when cast this way.






            share|improve this answer










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            Sprout is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
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            Wish can be cast to emulate spells the caster normally wouldn't be able to cast; i.e., not in their spellbook if they're a Wizard, Cleric Only Spell for non-Cleric, etc. Any spell means what it says: any spell.



            What is a spell? A spell is a spell on a spell list that creates a magical effect.




            By simply speaking aloud (components are replaced by simply speaking
            aloud) ... duplicate any other spell of 8th level or lower. You
            don’t need to meet any requirements in that spell, including costly
            components. The spell simply takes effect. (wish, spell description, PHB)




            No mention is made of casting time; the text of the wish spell casting time is "1 action" and "by simply speaking aloud" the desired spell "simply takes effect."



            Just say it, and it takes effect.



            What constraints on a spell might be in play when used like this? Since it duplicates a given spell, you would expect the duplicated spell cast by wish to have the same range and area of effect. Nowhere does wish indicate that it changes a spell when cast this way.







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              Welcome to the site! Check out the tour for a quick intro to how we do things around here. This answer looks like it's pointing in the right direction, but could be improved with some rules citations. In addition, are there other sorts of requirements (besides "what class list it came from") that should be addressed?
              – A_S00
              1 hour ago










            • Welcome to the site! Your answer could do with some fleshing out and support with evidence. Wish can ignore spell requirements but the question is asking is what all can count for that. Yes class requirements are one of those, but what about casting time or duration? My recommendation would be to delete you answer while you make edits to it in this case so that you don't attract downvotes unnecessarily. Or just keep it deleted if you don't intend to improve it.
              – Rubiksmoose
              1 hour ago







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              I have added some rules text and a supporting point as an example of what rubiksmoose is referring to. If you like the edit, fine. If not, please edit it again so that it is more to your liking. Welcome.
              – KorvinStarmast
              1 hour ago










            • This is actually kinda funny. Read through the edits, the original answer was about one sentence long, the rest was added in by @KorvinStarmast. Nice work, KS!
              – Daniel Zastoupil
              1 hour ago










            • @DanielZastoupil The answer as originally posed was correct, but sometimes I have found that it is useful to demonstrate what we prefer in terms of supported answers. (One never really stops being an instructor, I guess ...)
              – KorvinStarmast
              1 hour ago












            • 2




              Welcome to the site! Check out the tour for a quick intro to how we do things around here. This answer looks like it's pointing in the right direction, but could be improved with some rules citations. In addition, are there other sorts of requirements (besides "what class list it came from") that should be addressed?
              – A_S00
              1 hour ago










            • Welcome to the site! Your answer could do with some fleshing out and support with evidence. Wish can ignore spell requirements but the question is asking is what all can count for that. Yes class requirements are one of those, but what about casting time or duration? My recommendation would be to delete you answer while you make edits to it in this case so that you don't attract downvotes unnecessarily. Or just keep it deleted if you don't intend to improve it.
              – Rubiksmoose
              1 hour ago







            • 1




              I have added some rules text and a supporting point as an example of what rubiksmoose is referring to. If you like the edit, fine. If not, please edit it again so that it is more to your liking. Welcome.
              – KorvinStarmast
              1 hour ago










            • This is actually kinda funny. Read through the edits, the original answer was about one sentence long, the rest was added in by @KorvinStarmast. Nice work, KS!
              – Daniel Zastoupil
              1 hour ago










            • @DanielZastoupil The answer as originally posed was correct, but sometimes I have found that it is useful to demonstrate what we prefer in terms of supported answers. (One never really stops being an instructor, I guess ...)
              – KorvinStarmast
              1 hour ago







            2




            2




            Welcome to the site! Check out the tour for a quick intro to how we do things around here. This answer looks like it's pointing in the right direction, but could be improved with some rules citations. In addition, are there other sorts of requirements (besides "what class list it came from") that should be addressed?
            – A_S00
            1 hour ago




            Welcome to the site! Check out the tour for a quick intro to how we do things around here. This answer looks like it's pointing in the right direction, but could be improved with some rules citations. In addition, are there other sorts of requirements (besides "what class list it came from") that should be addressed?
            – A_S00
            1 hour ago












            Welcome to the site! Your answer could do with some fleshing out and support with evidence. Wish can ignore spell requirements but the question is asking is what all can count for that. Yes class requirements are one of those, but what about casting time or duration? My recommendation would be to delete you answer while you make edits to it in this case so that you don't attract downvotes unnecessarily. Or just keep it deleted if you don't intend to improve it.
            – Rubiksmoose
            1 hour ago





            Welcome to the site! Your answer could do with some fleshing out and support with evidence. Wish can ignore spell requirements but the question is asking is what all can count for that. Yes class requirements are one of those, but what about casting time or duration? My recommendation would be to delete you answer while you make edits to it in this case so that you don't attract downvotes unnecessarily. Or just keep it deleted if you don't intend to improve it.
            – Rubiksmoose
            1 hour ago





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            I have added some rules text and a supporting point as an example of what rubiksmoose is referring to. If you like the edit, fine. If not, please edit it again so that it is more to your liking. Welcome.
            – KorvinStarmast
            1 hour ago




            I have added some rules text and a supporting point as an example of what rubiksmoose is referring to. If you like the edit, fine. If not, please edit it again so that it is more to your liking. Welcome.
            – KorvinStarmast
            1 hour ago












            This is actually kinda funny. Read through the edits, the original answer was about one sentence long, the rest was added in by @KorvinStarmast. Nice work, KS!
            – Daniel Zastoupil
            1 hour ago




            This is actually kinda funny. Read through the edits, the original answer was about one sentence long, the rest was added in by @KorvinStarmast. Nice work, KS!
            – Daniel Zastoupil
            1 hour ago












            @DanielZastoupil The answer as originally posed was correct, but sometimes I have found that it is useful to demonstrate what we prefer in terms of supported answers. (One never really stops being an instructor, I guess ...)
            – KorvinStarmast
            1 hour ago




            @DanielZastoupil The answer as originally posed was correct, but sometimes I have found that it is useful to demonstrate what we prefer in terms of supported answers. (One never really stops being an instructor, I guess ...)
            – KorvinStarmast
            1 hour ago

















             

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