Antimagic Field questions

[Nareau]

OK, first time dealing with 6th level spells. I've got a whole list of questions to bug my DM with.

If the source of a magical effect is within an Antimagic Field, does the field negate only the AoE of the magic? For instance, let's say I cast Deeper Darkness on a lit torch. Then I cast Antimagic Field. If I understand correctly, I've just created a big bubble of darkness. I can see 10' around me, but beyond that, it's dark.

If I walked over to my friend (who's got Silence, 15' radius cast on him), can he and I have a conversation that no one else can hear?

If someone is scrying on me, can I cast Antimagic Field to disrupt their scrying (ie, prevent them from seeing the area 10' around me)? Or would I have to be within 10' of the "magical sensor" created by their spell?

Can I cast spells OUT of the field? IE, can I cast a Searing Light at someone outside the 10' radius? The SRD says, "Likewise, it prevents the functioning of any magic items or spells within its confines." I assume that means, "Likewise, any spells cast or magic items used within its confines have no effect."

Does the field block line of effect for these things also? Let's say I have AMF cast on myself. My paladin friend walks up behind me (let's say he's 20' away). He sees a bunch of skeletons charging at me from the other side. He attempts to turn them. Does he have a chance? Does the AMF block his turning attempt? Or does it simply suppress the attempt in the area around me? By the same token, could my wizard friend cast a lightning bolt at the BBEG on the other side of me?

Has AMF been reduced to 1min/level?

Thanks,

Spider

 

[Silver Surfer]

If the source of a magical effect is within an Antimagic Field, does the field negate only the AoE of the magic? For instance, let's say I cast Deeper Darkness on a lit torch. Then I cast Antimagic Field. If I understand correctly, I've just created a big bubble of darkness. I can see 10' around me, but beyond that, it's dark.

No, the AMF suppresses all spells brought into it.

If I walked over to my friend (who's got Silence, 15' radius cast on him), can he and I have a conversation that no one else can hear?

No. Since Silence is an emanation, and the source of it lies in the AMF, the effect is completely negated as far as I understand.

If someone is scrying on me, can I cast Antimagic Field to disrupt their scrying (ie, prevent them from seeing the area 10' around me)? Or would I have to be within 10' of the "magical sensor" created by their spell?

If you are within 10 ft of the sensor, you would suppress the spell with an AMF. Not sure if you can be seen if someone else is scried out who is farther away than 10 ft, though. Interesting problem.

Can I cast spells OUT of the field? IE, can I cast a Searing Light at someone outside the 10' radius? The SRD says, "Likewise, it prevents the functioning of any magic items or spells within its confines." I assume that means, "Likewise, any spells cast or magic items used within its confines have no effect."

from the SRD:
An antimagic field suppresses any spell or magical effect used within, brought into, or cast into the area

You can't cast spells from within the AMF.

Does the field block line of effect for these things also? Let's say I have AMF cast on myself. My paladin friend walks up behind me (let's say he's 20' away). He sees a bunch of skeletons charging at me from the other side. He attempts to turn them. Does he have a chance? Does the AMF block his turning attempt? Or does it simply suppress the attempt in the area around me? By the same token, could my wizard friend cast a lightning bolt at the BBEG on the other side of me?

Only a portion of the area of effect is suppressed. If the spell creates an effect that is bigger than the AMF, like a Lightning Bolt, the effect continues beyond normally.

Has AMF been reduced to 1min/level?

No Idea.

 

[Nareau]

OK, thanks.

I just want to make 100% sure about the line of effect question. For a better example: Could my mage friend instead fire off a fireball through the AMF? IE, could he send that little bead through the AMF, watch it wink out on one side, reappear on the other, and then detonate 20' away from me?

Does the AMF suppress any preexisting effects of Turning/Rebuking/Commanding undead? IE, if those skeletons are being Commanded to charge at me by their evil master, will that Command be suppressed once they get close to me?

Spider

 

[Dr. Zoom]

Check the official D&D FAQ. It has 4 or 5 questions and answers in the Spells section specifically addressing this spell and most, if not all, your questions.