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<blockquote data-quote="KarinsDad" data-source="post: 2302702" data-attributes="member: 2011"><p>Actually, the Protection From Evil point is being exaggerated a little as well.</p><p></p><p>It only stops bodily contact. It does not stop the creature from being summoned.</p><p></p><p>So, you could still use the summoned creature to do things like cast spells.</p><p></p><p>Plus, you could surround a Fighter with summoned creatures and if he attacks one of them, the Protection From Evil protection drops for that creature. If he does not attack the creature and is totally surrounded, he cannot move until he does attack a creature.</p><p></p><p>This is sometimes a good tactic for a BBEG. Have several of his henchmen attack a PC. Summon a few monsters to fill up any squares still remaining around the PC in order to trap him. Even if he has a Protection From Evil, he is still boxed in somewhat until he can take out an opponent.</p><p></p><p></p><p>There are two mundane ways to get past bodily contact protection of this spell:</p><p></p><p>1) The opponent himself attacks or tries to force the barrier against the summoned creature.</p><p></p><p>2) The caster of the Protection From Evil spell does not overcome the spell resistance of the summoned creature.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Also, Magic Circle of Protection has another downside. If you summon 3 monsters, which you can potentially do starting with Summon Monster II or Summon Nature's Ally II, they could surround the circle of protection. The character who was the target of the spell is then prevented from moving without attempting to move the barrier against one of the creatures.</p><p></p><p>Hence, getting the bodily contact protection with Magic Circle of Protection is a choice between moving and foregoing the protection if your opponent is smart enough to surround you with summoned creatures.</p><p></p><p></p><p>PS. The exotic language issue is pretty minor as well. A Tongues or Telepathy spell, or one or two skill points will get you an exotic language. If your character wants to become a summoner, these are not major roadblocks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KarinsDad, post: 2302702, member: 2011"] Actually, the Protection From Evil point is being exaggerated a little as well. It only stops bodily contact. It does not stop the creature from being summoned. So, you could still use the summoned creature to do things like cast spells. Plus, you could surround a Fighter with summoned creatures and if he attacks one of them, the Protection From Evil protection drops for that creature. If he does not attack the creature and is totally surrounded, he cannot move until he does attack a creature. This is sometimes a good tactic for a BBEG. Have several of his henchmen attack a PC. Summon a few monsters to fill up any squares still remaining around the PC in order to trap him. Even if he has a Protection From Evil, he is still boxed in somewhat until he can take out an opponent. There are two mundane ways to get past bodily contact protection of this spell: 1) The opponent himself attacks or tries to force the barrier against the summoned creature. 2) The caster of the Protection From Evil spell does not overcome the spell resistance of the summoned creature. Also, Magic Circle of Protection has another downside. If you summon 3 monsters, which you can potentially do starting with Summon Monster II or Summon Nature's Ally II, they could surround the circle of protection. The character who was the target of the spell is then prevented from moving without attempting to move the barrier against one of the creatures. Hence, getting the bodily contact protection with Magic Circle of Protection is a choice between moving and foregoing the protection if your opponent is smart enough to surround you with summoned creatures. PS. The exotic language issue is pretty minor as well. A Tongues or Telepathy spell, or one or two skill points will get you an exotic language. If your character wants to become a summoner, these are not major roadblocks. [/QUOTE]
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