what spells cannot penetrate a WALL OF FORCE?

[Zerovoid]

Can't.

Any solid barrier blocks line of effect. (Stone, glass, wall of force, ...)


Astlin

Does anyone think this makes any kind of sense? I never even knew this rule existed, and it just seems wierd. Especially the window example. I mean, what is the barrier blocking if there is no ray or anything?

 

[Caliban]

Does anyone think this makes any kind of sense?

Yes.

I never even knew this rule existed, and it just seems wierd. Especially the window example. I mean, what is the barrier blocking if there is no ray or anything?

The magic still has to be able to reach the target or area you want to affect. The magic travels from you to where you want the spell to take effect. A Ray just means that you can miss even if the path isn't blocked.

Magical effects don't travel ethereally or astrally, unless it states so in the spell.

 

[Vaxalon]

You could make a metamagic feat, say, "Astral delivery" that causes the spell to be teleported to its target rather than move through the material plane.

I'd make it +4 levels, because it would evade so many standard defenses.

 

[hong]

Especially when the DM finally realized that hemisphere meant only half a circle.

Actually, it means half a sphere.


Hong "I live for moments like this" Ooi

 

[LordAO]

Also, there should be a reflex save on Wall of Force to avoid being trapped inside of one.

Wall of Force can't be cast on a creature. The spell automatically fails if you try.

 

[hong]

Wall of Force can't be cast on a creature. The spell automatically fails if you try.

That has nothing to do with trapping someone inside a wall of force.