Wall of Thorns - Overpowered? How to balance...

[Zelc]

I think 4E should be written in both common language and a (pseudo) computer programming language of choice. That way, we can refer to the more precise syntax when the common language is confusing .

If will attack(succeeds){
Damage(4d6+21)
Blind(infinite)}
Else{
Damage(FLOOR((4d6+21)/2))
Blind(1 round)}

Of course, that will only fuel cries that D&D is turning into a video game etc. etc. etc. :\

 

[Doug Sundseth]

Well, the spell duration ends when all beams are exhausted. So shooting your last beam automatically removes the blindness from everyone you've already blinded? That doesn't really make sense. Honestly, there are plenty of permanent ways to blind people, and for a 7th level spell, it's not too powerful.

I have no argument with your analysis of the game balance of the spell. But I was arguing rules interpretation, not game design, in that post.