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Message: <blockquote data-quote="andargor" data-source="post: 907527" data-attributes="member: 7231">The wizard in my group finally has access to 4th level spells. Two "problem" spells have been cited often here.They are Polymorph Other and Polymorph Self.I've read horror stories about how these spells may be abused. However, they are very fun and useful spells and we are loathe to ban them outright.We have come up with some house rules on how to limit the potential for abusiveness, while keep them interesting spells.We are mature players, having played D&D for more than 20 to 25 years. Hence such abuse would come unintentionally. We want to avoid nasty surprises to the DM in a critical situation that could ruin the plot (and everyone's fun).I would like to have your opinion on the following house rules:For Polymorph Other, an important body part of the creature type to be polymorphed into must be used. This body part is determined by the DM depending on the creature. It can be the heart, head, or other similar organ. It also has to have been "harvested" from a freshly killed body of the appropriate creature type within the hour, or the component is spoiled.This is to avoid having a full party of characters polymorphed into Trolls wandering around dungeons (limits the uses). It makes it interesting, because the creatures available will always change depending on where the party is, so the party can try different creatures.For offensive use, the wizard would simply carry a cage with inoffensive creatures, such as mice, and use them when necessary.For Polymorph Self, a minor part of the appropriate creature type must be used as a component. For example, hair, a little blood, nail clippings, etc. There is a maximum of three uses that can be obtained from a single creature. For example, three hairs would allow three uses. The number of uses per creature may be less as decreed by the DM. These components have a shelf life of one month, and could possibly be bought but at high cost.Comments?Andargor</blockquote>

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