Can I substitute frog spleen for eye of newt?

[kedrys]

Actually, the s.o. made me ask. :P

[malta blue]

1. only if you are making that "special" brew. nt

[Orrex]

2. Sure, but then it's a Gibson

(with a fond nod to Mr. Boffo)

[RoyGBiv]

3. Yes, yes you can ...

But you must understand that the substitution will result in a random side-effect, which could mean that the object of your spell could both fall in love with you and be determined to kill you.

Basically, it makes a Ted Bundy potion by default.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

7. Yeah, but you can control that by

adding half a cup of chopped black widow spider web mixed with a dash of nutmeg.

But whatever you do, DON'T substitute cinnamon for the nutmeg. This would be a VERY BAD thing to do.

Not that I've ever tried it... :evilgrin:

[RoyGBiv]

8. Ah! Damn ...

Shoulda thought of that.

'Scuse me, but there's someone at my door with a bouquet of roses and an axe. Gotta see what they want.

[KamaAina]

4. Depends. Is is just the Friday night card game, or is family coming over?

For family, better stick with the eye of newt. Otherwise, I hear Costco has some pretty good deals on 6-lb. packs of frog spleen.

[Ptah]

5. No medical advice threads!

:silly:

[Swede]

6. The grimoires are usually very specific.

You want your zombie as a thrall,not an implacable enemy.