Sending iprp_spells entry has higher CL than needed

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Sending iprp_spells entry has higher CL than needed

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While looking at the recent discussion on item cost increases, the Sending spell came up a lot, so I decided to check the comparison of store to elixir.

While doing so, I noticed that the iprp_spells.2da entry for Sending is higher than needed and does not account for at domain reductions.

Sending is a instantaneous effect spell (roughly) that has no particular reason for needing dispellability, and no CL related variables, so a higher caster level affords it nothing but a cost increase.
The spell is a 5th level spell for most casters, and a 4th level spell for Trade domain. In turn, this puts the minimum Caster Level for the spell at 9 or 7 respectively.

However, the iprp_items.2da line for sending puts the CL at 12, which is 3 CL above standard caster minimum and 5 CL above dedicated domains. As such, any items with this spell cost 25-46% more than the strict minimum required for their creation.

My suggested solution is adjusting the fixed CL for Sending item abilities down to 9 (5*2-1) down from 12.

While it is possible to include iprp_spells.2da lines for permitting specialist domains to craft at lower innateLVL and CL, I do not currently see any implemented for the BG 2da, so the second portion is a nonissue.
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Re: Sending iprp_spells entry has higher CL than needed

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Good catch, done for next update.
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