I am using the steelsqwire spell templates. They are a great help but I think I have a problem now: They are being used by my players in a way that maximizes their spells.
A typical example of this is the party wizard that carefully selects the centre of his web spell so that it encompasses his foes but not the party’s fighter. Very nifty indeed.
My player argument is that since his character has been training with magic since childhood, he knows exactly how to use his spells. Moreover, the spell description state that the caster can select any 2 points.
As I DM, I know I could ban this outright on the ground of power gaming. However, I do not want to frustrate my player and would like to find a middle-ground between his version (which in my opinion pushes the rules to their limit) and an outright ban. Any suggestion?
Chief Technical Officer
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I see no problem with what your player is doing—my gaming group does the same thing.
However, one suggestion for you might be that the player gets to pick the "center" square—but you (or a d4 die roll) choose which of the four corners of that square is the center of the template.
-Vic.
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Bella Sara Charter Superscriber
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I agree with Vic, players should be able to properly target their spells.
However, one suggestion for you might be that the player gets to pick the "center" square—but you (or a d4 die roll) choose which of the four corners of that square is the center of the template.
I've seen that rule somewhere before - is it one of the optional rules from UA?
mmm....not sure I agree based on the rule for rays.
If you take a Ray of enfeeblement spell, if I am not mistaken, the spell requires a successful touch attack roll representing the wizard hitting his/her target.
In the case of a precisely targeted web spell, I think it would be logical to require a touch attack roll against an AC of 10. After all, the wizard is aiming for a very specific point. If the roll is successful then the player can place the template exactly where he wants. If not, roll 1d8 like a splash weapon and place the template accordingly. Comments?