Pickles JG
First Post
Some of the worst encounters I had in 3e involved surprise & die situations - an unspotted Wight Assassin & a Bodak that got surprise. Players dieing before making a meaningful action is in no way fun. It is not even frightening as it happens before you can get nervous. So the except while surprised clause is right out.
I can live with the other mechanic as choosing to get disadvantage or risk stony death might be exciting, except I expect everyone will be averting their gaze, we will see.
I am not sure the myths specify how fast the Medusa turned people to stone so having it take some time (a few seconds) seems plausible. I am pretty sure they do not mention saving throws.
I can live with the other mechanic as choosing to get disadvantage or risk stony death might be exciting, except I expect everyone will be averting their gaze, we will see.
I am not sure the myths specify how fast the Medusa turned people to stone so having it take some time (a few seconds) seems plausible. I am pretty sure they do not mention saving throws.