===== Time to Cast =====

Time to Cast (hereafter known as TTC) is the amount of time required to cast a certain spell. The 
There are two primary factors determining TTC.

  - the complexity of the spell itself. It is assumed that there are many details to remember, and some details may require a quick glance at the grimoire to refresh the caster's memory. 
  - the way the information (contained in the grimoire and the caster's mind) interacts with the physical world. For example, compare the 2 following closely related spells [[magic:spells:truth#detect hidden object]], and [[magic:spells:truth#inspect hidden object]]

<code>
**Detect Hidden Object** (scan a room for hidden objects)
Time to Cast	1 minute
Difficulty	10
MP cost	10

**Inspect Hidden Object** (inspect details of a hidden object whose location is known)
Time to Cast	10 seconds
Difficulty	10
MP cost	3
</code>

It takes much longer to cast **Detect**, because you have to //search// all around to find it.

Optional rules:
Because of point 1 above, a GM might be tempted to, at his discretion, impose a requirement for spells of TTC >= 1 minute, such that they require a free hand, to facilitate grimoire handling.  However, this is not recommended because the TTC may be due to physical interaction time (point 2 above) rather than spell complexity.