tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546182473762991788.post4972742311778389496..comments2023-08-10T03:16:13.186-07:00Comments on RPG: Rants and Raves: Post 100!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903390795990245944noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546182473762991788.post-12404887448278072892012-01-31T20:21:01.447-08:002012-01-31T20:21:01.447-08:00Congrats on hitting post 100. When you add it all ...Congrats on hitting post 100. When you add it all up, that's a lot of writing that you've given to us. I appreciate the thought and effort that you've put into your posts.<br /><br />In regards to the 4E wooden platform, if you check the DMG p.65, there is a chart that lists object defenses. A medium sized object has a Reflex DC of 5 and 20 hit points. A 1st level wizard ought to be able to hit that on anything but a natural 1.<br /><br />But that's just damage. For catching it on fire, you probably want to combine your Scorch with a DMG p42 stunt.<br /><br />Here's how I'd have adjudicated your expressed intentions. First, cast the Scorching Burst at three targets (2 goblins, 1 platform), Attack v. Reflex. If goblins are hit, resolve damage normally. If platform is hit, resolve damage AND make an Arcana check vs appropriate DC on DMG p42.<br /><br />If the Arcana check succeeds, then the platform becomes a zone that inflicts level appropriate fire damage to anyone who ends their turn upon it. At the start of the caster's turn, the platform automatically takes the same degree of damage.<br /><br />The fire zone can be put out by a successful complexity 1 skill challenge, with each attempt at extinguishing costing a Move action. However, each failed skill check would automatically inflict the designated degree of fire damage.<br /><br />Of course, when the platform reaches zero hit points, anybody standing upon it goes falling.<br /><br />As a 4E DM, I'd be open to negotiation in determining damage and DCs, but I think this concept lays out the solid groundwork to allow for your intended action.<br /><br />In my experience, 4E handles improvisational situations as well as any other ruleset, but it does require a strong rules familiarity, finess in adjudication, and creative dialogue between players and DM. It's generally worked out farly well for me. YMMV.<br /><br />In any case, congrats on reaching 100 posts. Good gaming, amigo!LJRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938501366227182545noreply@blogger.com