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Dimitris
Warrior
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Athens - Greece
 | | 07/27/2006 3:09 PM |
| Web spell: We are not sure how to use it.
My first understanding was that it covers a surface and possible only vertical surface. Like the examples which are used in the PHB (.. anchored to at least 2 diametrical points like ceiling - floor, two opposite walls.
Somebody could also say that the word "spread" that is used in its effect description has an explanation means volume because of the
"Burst, Emanation, or Spread: Most spells that affect an area function as a burst, an emanation, or a spread. In each case, you select the spell's point of origin and measure its effect from that point.
A burst spell affects whatever it catches in its area, even including creatures that you can't see. [...] The default shape for a burst effect is a sphere, but some burst spells are specifically descrubed as cone-shaped. A burst's area defines how far from the point of origin the spell's effect extends. Example: holy smite.
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A spread spell spreads out like a burst spell but can turn corners. You select the point of origin, and the spell spreads out a given distance in all directions. [...]"
I would appreciate any help. :)
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gss_000
Commander
3204 Posts
Baltimore, MD
| | 07/27/2006 3:20 PM |
| Well, it's not just vertical surfaces. If you had two trees to anchor it to, it could work.
As for the spread, do it like fireball as the description is exactly the same. There are several good 20' radius templates out there, and there is one in the DMG I believe. I usually don't worry too much about going around corners because usually this is minimal. Is this the problem you were having? If not, you'll need to describe it a little bit more. What exactly are you having trouble with? | |
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Dimitris
Warrior
188 Posts
Athens - Greece
| | 07/27/2006 5:20 PM |
| Thanks a lot.
There is a big difference if the web produce only a vertical 2D surface between e.g. two walls, just blocking a passage and/or 1-2 creatures and the case where the web produces a 3D sphere 20 ft radius capturing 10+ creatures (covering a whole room).
It may be but it seems too powerful.
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gss_000
Commander
3204 Posts
Baltimore, MD
| | 07/27/2006 5:36 PM |
| You're right, but it does fill up the room.
It actually is not so bad if you do the reading. There is an easy way to get out of it and while it is really bothersome at low levels, it quickly just becomes incovenient later on. Even at those low levels characters have many ways to deal with it. It's not essentially a save or die spell like hold person is. Entangled creatures can still fight and cast spells (assuming the can see their target). They are by no means helpless nor out of a fight. | |
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Dimitris
Warrior
188 Posts
Athens - Greece
| | 07/28/2006 4:23 AM |
| So I will use it this way. As an area spell just having to anchor somewhere. Thanks.
I am still have some doubts if this is the technically right explanation of the description in the PHB.
No, they are not just entangled. If they are in the web have cover or total cover !
thanks again,
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gss_000
Commander
3204 Posts
Baltimore, MD
| | 07/30/2006 11:19 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Dimitris
No, they are not just entangled. If they are in the web have cover or total cover !
Right, hence the part bout whether or not they can see their target in my last post. If they have cover, then they can still shoot, fight, target a spell, etc. If they have total cover, then they could still buff themselves or try to get out. It's a battlefield control spell that's annoying but not that bad. | |
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