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<blockquote data-quote="VorpalStare" data-source="post: 2229071" data-attributes="member: 31325"><p>I think both views about the tentacles attacking or not attacking a creature within the field each turn are completely valid.</p><p> </p><p>Strict reading of the text does not say that they attack creatures standing in their midst, and since spells only do what they specify (Common sense often does not apply to magic, after all.), extra effects should not be inferred. On the other hand, the tentacles clearly actively seek out new targets beyond the round the spell is cast, since they attack anything that enters their area. It's not unreasonable to assume that the tentacles do not differentiate between creatures that just came into reach and those that have been standing in the same spot within reach.</p><p> </p><p>Ambiguity like this requires a DM's judgement call on a case-by-case basis. If this was a creature (and the text says to treat it as such, as least with regards to the opposed grapple check), I would certainly have it attack everyone within reach each round. Since it is a spell that is already very powerful, I would, instead, rule in such a way as to reduce it's power, and not let the tentacles attack a creature that escaped unless it left the area and returned.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VorpalStare, post: 2229071, member: 31325"] I think both views about the tentacles attacking or not attacking a creature within the field each turn are completely valid. Strict reading of the text does not say that they attack creatures standing in their midst, and since spells only do what they specify (Common sense often does not apply to magic, after all.), extra effects should not be inferred. On the other hand, the tentacles clearly actively seek out new targets beyond the round the spell is cast, since they attack anything that enters their area. It's not unreasonable to assume that the tentacles do not differentiate between creatures that just came into reach and those that have been standing in the same spot within reach. Ambiguity like this requires a DM's judgement call on a case-by-case basis. If this was a creature (and the text says to treat it as such, as least with regards to the opposed grapple check), I would certainly have it attack everyone within reach each round. Since it is a spell that is already very powerful, I would, instead, rule in such a way as to reduce it's power, and not let the tentacles attack a creature that escaped unless it left the area and returned. [/QUOTE]
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