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<blockquote data-quote="DracoSuave" data-source="post: 5088544" data-attributes="member: 71571">Objects can qualify as creatures in specific cases where the DM permits it to occur, and ONLY when the DM permits it to occur.If you want to be able to Astral Seal rocks, Shielding Aegis traps, or other such things, then you must make sure the DM will allow it.And do not expect to -always- be able to hit objects, even with the same power.&nbsp;&nbsp; A block of ice you want to Scorching Burst?&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes.&nbsp; The magma jets?&nbsp; Won't work so well.That's the rule.&nbsp; Nothing more, nothing less.In the case of Astral Seal, forget it.&nbsp;&nbsp; Most DMs will have read Bag'o'Rats and this is a prime example of that in action.In the case of Aegis of Shielding a trap?&nbsp; That's actually kinda clever.&nbsp; The DM might allow that for certain kinds of traps.&nbsp; Not all, mind you.Also specifically regarding enemies:Allies are any creature who is a willing recipient for the user's powers.&nbsp; Enemies are anyone (regardless of hostility, even neutrality) who is not an ally or the character.This is from the PHB.&nbsp; Hostility is not an issue:&nbsp; A completely neutral townsfolk is considered an 'enemy' for the purpose of targetting powers.&nbsp; (Yes, this is specifically addressed in the rules)</blockquote>

[QUOTE="DracoSuave, post: 5088544, member: 71571"] Objects can qualify as creatures in specific cases where the DM permits it to occur, and ONLY when the DM permits it to occur. If you want to be able to Astral Seal rocks, Shielding Aegis traps, or other such things, then you must make sure the DM will allow it. And do not expect to -always- be able to hit objects, even with the same power. A block of ice you want to Scorching Burst? Yes. The magma jets? Won't work so well. That's the rule. Nothing more, nothing less. In the case of Astral Seal, forget it. Most DMs will have read Bag'o'Rats and this is a prime example of that in action. In the case of Aegis of Shielding a trap? That's actually kinda clever. The DM might allow that for certain kinds of traps. Not all, mind you. Also specifically regarding enemies: Allies are any creature who is a willing recipient for the user's powers. Enemies are anyone (regardless of hostility, even neutrality) who is not an ally or the character. This is from the PHB. Hostility is not an issue: A completely neutral townsfolk is considered an 'enemy' for the purpose of targetting powers. (Yes, this is specifically addressed in the rules) [/QUOTE]

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