Blade barrier question

[Greatwyrm]

Generally, I'd agree with you, especially since that's how it worked in earlier editions (as recently as 3.0). The FAQ that shilsen found disagrees, though.

 

[Mahali]

That's not what the FAQ says. (quoted above) Do you have a reference or argument for your position?

I'd say common sense, which seems lacking from some FAQ writers. So, I'll argue balance. Extra movement is unbalancing even if it's only 5'.

What if the shortest route happens to be off of a cliff? The movement would also provoke AoO from everyone who's threatening you. We can start thinking up more infinite movements chains.

 

[Greatwyrm]

What if the shortest route happens to be off of a cliff? The movement would also provoke AoO from everyone who's threatening you. We can start thinking up more infinite movements chains.

Well, if I have the choice of drawing a dozen AoO or eating a Blade Barrier, start rolling the AoO. As for the cliff, it depends on how high it is. Somtimes you don't get a 'good' choice.

BTW, I agree with you on the movement. I liked the 3.0 move ASAP version better. In any event, I doubt this would come up often enough to really be a significant problem.