| Speak to the Hand! |
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Even with Meta-magic, the whole system is not flexible enough, it doesn't reflect the realities of injury by burns or by electrocution. If could funnel burning hands into a jet you would have WW2 flame thrower. Shocking Grasp simulates a high powered taser were we can have "Big Yellow Mama" experience and not be debilitated for one or more rounds, or at least have a bad taste in their mouth and sluggish feeling. Illusions are simple, you let the illusion go through and roll for disbelief, remember sometimes the most absurd things are the easiest to believe.
War is cruel, battle is bloody, painful, and demoralizing. A mage should bring the sternest warrior to pause.
And remember it is only a game. have fun.