Reverse Gravity Ruling

[Cyri'kazzen the Drow]

Ok, quick question as I am at a loss. What happens when the Reverse Gravity spell is cast outside with no ceiling? How fast do the charcters fall upward? I have looked for a ruling but can't seem to find it and the spell does not describe this. Thanks in advance.

 

[James McMurray]

It says in the spell that they fall upward and reach the top of the area in one round.

 

[Gerion of Mercadia]

"terminal velocity" in D&D is 600ft/rd

Reverse gravity however, isn't that tall.

 

[evilbob]

Area: Up to one 10-ft. cube per two levels (S)

They fall up until they reach the top of the area.

After that, it's a DM's call as to whether or not they just sort of "hang" there, or fall back down again (outside the area of the spell).

 

[James McMurray]

They fall up until they reach the top of the area.

After that, it's a DM's call as to whether or not they just sort of "hang" there, or fall back down again (outside the area of the spell).

The spell covers that eventuality too. "If an object or creature reaches the top of the area without striking anything, it remains there, oscillating slightly, until the spell ends."

 

[evilbob]

Opps - you're totally right!

 

[Merkuri]

It says in the spell that they fall upward and reach the top of the area in one round.

Heh, I was confused about this initially. My initial reaction was, "But he just said it's outside! There is no top to that area!" Then as I read other's posts I realized the "area" was the area in the spell block, not the "area" the characters are standing in. I guess I had a blonde moment (even though I'm a brunette).

 

[pallandrome]

Remember, no use of Reverse Gravity is complete without dropping a Wall of Iron on the baddie.

 

[Delta]

"terminal velocity" in D&D is 600ft/rd

Well, no, that's the max speed for a winged creature falling (per DMG). Other folks fall at around 500 ft/1st round, 1000 ft/later rounds (see FAQ or various Dungeon adventures).

 

[Legildur]

Well, no, that's the max speed for a winged creature falling (per DMG). Other folks fall at around 500 ft/1st round, 1000 ft/later rounds (see FAQ or various Dungeon adventures).

Wow! I always wanted to know that. Can't remember how many threads on gravity etc I've skimmed where they've argued to and fro about acceleration of mass due to gravity and terminal velocity etc. That's a useful 'rule' to know for the rare occasion it actually matters.