Evil description spell and alignment change

[Machado]

All undead summon spell have a [Evil] description on it. I got it, it is a evil thing in rp terms (don't want to discuss this issue here). But mechanically, if someone use it often, it will induce a alignment change to the evil axis?

*Don't mean DM overseeing or anything, just if it's an automatic thing.

[Takes]

No, there is not any such system.

[Amateur Hour]

All alignment changes are manually done by DMs, and almost always they have to be applied for. I have never heard of an alignment change being inflicted on a character without warning; I have heard of some people receiving a DM warning that if they keep up on their character's path that an alignment change will happen, but that's got to be pretty dramatic; we're talking, like, paladins consistently helping out summonlocks alongside the fiends or Sehanine clerics (Sehanine being extremely against necromancy school spells almost entirely) casually calling up zombies.

THIS SAID, it is still evil. So if you're Good or Neutral and consistently use Evil magic, you probably need to consider an alignment shift towards the Evil side of the spectrum.

[Machado]

Thanks, guys.
Always pretty helpful!

[The GrumpyCat]

All alignment changes are manually done by DMs, and almost always they have to be applied for. I have never heard of an alignment change being inflicted on a character without warning; I have heard of some people receiving a DM warning that if they keep up on their character's path that an alignment change will happen, but that's got to be pretty dramatic; we're talking, like, paladins consistently helping out summonlocks alongside the fiends or Sehanine clerics (Sehanine being extremely against necromancy school spells almost entirely) casually calling up zombies.

THIS SAID, it is still evil. So if you're Good or Neutral and consistently use Evil magic, you probably need to consider an alignment shift towards the Evil side of the spectrum.

As a DM, this reply is just perfect. Just wanted to quote to confirm it's varacity.

[DM Monkey]

Just to add: https://www.d20srd.org/srd/description.htm#alignment

This is a fantastic resource for understanding alignment and how it is represented in the setting. A few quotes really stand out as well:

Alignment is a tool for developing your character’s identity. It is not a straitjacket for restricting your character. Each alignment represents a broad range of personality types or personal philosophies, so two characters of the same alignment can still be quite different from each other. In addition, few people are completely consistent.

"Good" implies altruism, respect for life, and a concern for the dignity of sentient beings.

"Evil" implies hurting, oppressing, and killing others. Some evil creatures simply have no compassion for others and kill without qualms if doing so is convenient.