Torches and catching on fire

[Wheldrake]

I've always played that getting hit by a torch exposes one to the rules of catching on fire (DC 15 reflex to avoid).

Is this correct?

[shroudb]

It seems extreme, unless the victim is covered in oil or such.

[lorenlord]

Wheldrake wrote:

I've always played that getting hit by a torch exposes one to the rules of catching on fire (DC 15 reflex to avoid).

Is this correct?

I'd have to go with shroud on this one. I mean it leaves it open for the torch to become a much more powerful item than intended at that point, I'm thinking. Also, possibly eliminating covering something in a flammable liquid? It is an interesting thought, though.

[Wheldrake]

Yeah, after having done it last week to a PC, I got to thinking it was rather extreme.

I think I've decided to say that the goblin pyros had some device like a holy water sprinkler rigged that would spread burning oil. By making it an improvised device with a good chance of exploding in the user's hands, I should be able to prevent most players from wanting to wield one. <g>

Of course, you could just throw an oil flask on your target, and *then* go in with the burning torch.

[Imbicatus]

I wouldn't have a hit from a torch as a club catch you on fire.

However, I would house rule that if you spent a standard action (that provokes) with a touch attack to hold the flames on someone to deal only the fire damage, then I would allow the dc 15 reflex save or catch on fire.

[Nessus_9th]

This reminds me of Aragorn fighting the Nazguls on top of the tower in the 1st movie where he just touches the wraiths with a torch and catch fire. Like they had kerosene soaked, gasoline sprayed oily cloaks made out of flash paper.
Ridiculous

[Wheldrake]

Yes, but if it's *cinematic* enough, it's golden.

Speaking of gold, it certainly wasn't any sillier than pouring a 50-foot semi-molten dwarf statue on Smaug. heh.

But that would be just slightly off topic.