devildog30
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"I SERVE THE FLAMING FIST"
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Post by devildog30 on Oct 18, 2008 17:09:42 GMT -5
I have often wondered, is it bad role playing when both players and dms alike use fire base spells when in structures like homes, temples, or castles during events? I would think it's not very wise to cast a fireball down a hallway filled with flammable objects. Unless the plan was to burn down the structure from the start. However since the pieces are immune to such threats it kinda seems like a cheat. Now while I'm on the subject I think this speaks for other elemental spells as well. For example you cast an earthquake on a bridge then the bridge should topple.
What do you people think?
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Post by Erulaan D'Anhoor on Oct 18, 2008 19:14:08 GMT -5
No its not poor rp...it may be poor casting if you fry those in your own party.
This is an RP lite server. No need to take things to that extreme.
but hey I am just a novice
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Post by astralwyvern on Oct 18, 2008 19:39:36 GMT -5
Rhyma cast firewall in the manor during an event in combat. This would be a bad thing if it was part of a non combat oriented form of RP IMO. If that was the case, I would expect to have to RP some consequence as I have done in the past.
Pandoriah went on a drinking binge at the Burning Wizard more than once and breathed fire. The people that were involved did RP that action (putting out a small fire).
As far as elemental factors are concerned, I think we should disregard them in most cases in combat. Monks can have troll gloves that can do acid and fire damage, druids can cast flame weapon, and some weapons can do all sorts of nasty things, so outside of dialog, it could make for difficult game play to just stop. I suppose Pan should not walk around town with an axe dripping with acid unless she had a good reason; someone could get hurt or property could be damaged.
Of course, if everyone wants to see more melee focused combat on indoor events you can count me in. What do you think?
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