Do you like the way identify works currently?
Do you use it as written in your campaigns?
If you do something other than exactly by the book, what do you do?
We typically house-rule as follows:
IdentifyDivination
Level: Brd 1, Magic 2, Sor/Wiz 1
Components: V, S, M/DF
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Touch
Targets: One or more touched objects
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hr./level (D)
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: No
The spell determines all magic properties of a magic item, including how to activate those functions (if appropriate), and how many charges are left (if any). The spellcaster may identify the properties of one single magic item per hour, up to one magic item per caster level.
Identify does not function when used on an artifact.
Arcane Material ComponentA pearl or gold dust of at least 100 gp value.