Damage roll debuff (enlarge spell)

[The_If]

Enlarge spell (heroic wizard feat from Arcane Power) says that applying it decreases damage rolls by 2 per die. I assume that means an enlarged fireball causes (1d6-2)*3+int rather than 3d6-2+int. Am I reading that right?

If a die roll is 1 or 2, does it get bumped to a -1 or 0 or does it bottom out at 1 per die?

 

[Regicide]

Enlarge spell (heroic wizard feat from Arcane Power) says that applying it decreases damage rolls by 2 per die. I assume that means an enlarged fireball causes (1d6-2)*3+int rather than 3d6-2+int. Am I reading that right?

If a die roll is 1 or 2, does it get bumped to a -1 or 0 or does it bottom out at 1 per die?

(1d6 - 2) * 3 + INT.

I don't think they bothered making a rule to handle things like this. I'd say a die roll with a penalty bottems out at 0, not 1, however.

 

[HarbingerX]

Wouldn't it be 3d6-6+INT, minimum of 1 point of damage?

 

[DracoSuave]

Damage doesn't have a minimum of 1, it's 0.

 

[Camelot]

How about this:

AdB - 2A + M

where A is the number of damage dice, B is the size of the damage dice, and M is the modifier. A nice little equation to sum it up! Ah, algebra... =)

As for minimum damage, the rules don't specify (that I've noticed), but I say it's 0. However, if you apply the -2 seperatly to each die, then it is not 0. For example, with 3d6 + Int mod damage, if you roll a 1, a 4, and a 5, that translates to -1, 2, and 3 plus your Int mod. Yes, that damage die turns into a penalty, because as the feat is written, the penalty seems to be applied after the damage roll, like my formula, not during it.

 

[The_If]

AdB - 2A + M

Makes sense to me. Bottom damage would be -A+M. Of course, the reasonable use of this would be a control spell; damage is just gravy on those anyway and dice numbers are low.

I'm new to 4e: In case I need to burn more of everything, how do I not light up allies? Or is it a worthless worry?

 

[Dreadite]

Your allies are flammable for a reason! Light 'em up!

Honestly, if the Defender at least isn't willing to take a hit when he properly clumps up some enemies, you need to find a new defender who isn't a silly wimp. I suggest a Dwarf, they're tough. I'd be a little more wary about throwing flames at your squishier allies though, unless they're doing well. Ask them if they're willing to take a shot, perhaps.

There's also feats to reduce your chance to hit your allies, those are highly recommended if you go the AOE controller route.

 

[Saeviomagy]

Honestly, if the Defender at least isn't willing to take a hit when he properly clumps up some enemies, you need to find a new defender who isn't a silly wimp. I suggest a Dwarf, they're tough.

Might I suggest a fire-proof tiefling instead?

 

[Regicide]

I'm new to 4e: In case I need to burn more of everything, how do I not light up allies?

More loot for you if you light 'em up.

 

[The_If]

Dwarf or Tiefling? Dwarf... or... Tiefling?
Just wrap up one of each.
Could you point me toward the feat for not poison gassing my new best friends? I seem to be as blind as a bat in sunlight.