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From: platzer@utcsrgv.UUCP (Andrew Platzer)
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Subject: AD+D Colour Spray Question
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Date: Mon, 2-Jul-84 13:49:27 EDT
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Posted: Mon Jul  2 13:49:27 1984
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  How do people run the 1st level illusionist's spell Colour Spray?
 The spell description has two completely contradictory parts to it,
 and none of the DMs I know have got a solution that they feel 
 comfortable with.  To wit, the spell description reads:

Color Spray(Alteration)
Level:1                        Components:V,S,M
Range:1"/level                 Casting Time:1 segment
Duration:1 segment             Saving Throw:Special
Area of Effect:1/2" X 2" X 2" wedge

Explanation/Description: Upon casting this spell, the illusionist causes a
vivid fan-shaped wedge to spring forth from his hand.  From 1 to 6 creatures
within the spell effect can be affected.  The spell caster is able to affect
1 level or hit die of creatures for each of his levels of experience.  Affected
creatures are struck unconcious for 2 to 8 rounds if their level is less than
or equal to that of the spell caster; they are blinded for 1 to 4 rounds if 
their level is 1 or 2 greater than the illusionist; and they are stunned for
2 to 8 segments if their level or number of hit dice is 3 or more greater than
the spell caster.  All creatures of 6th level or 6 hit dice are entitled to
a saving throw versus the Colour Spray spell.  The material components are ...
                       From: The Player's Handbook (TSR Hobbies Inc.)

  Anyway, the contradiction is somewhat obvious...
          There is one sentence that states that the illusionist can't
affect more than his level in creatures, and then the rest of the spell
tells what the effects are if he DOES affect more than his level. Arg!
What's used by the rest of the world?

Tom West (the LN DM)                   "Can't you Americans spell colour?"
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