What happens if, for example, the party's druid is carrying some small rodents (in his pocket, in a pouch, or on his back) and is hit by an area-of-effect effect like Fireball? Are the rodents also affected?
Any creature within the spell's area would be affected, unless the DM were to rule that the creature had total cover from the spell. In the case of Fireball, if it is riding on the Druid's back, it will most likely be hit. If it is in a pocket or backpack, the DM might rules that it is sufficiently protected (full cover).
Technically, any total cover would block the fireball. So inside a pouch or pocket? Total cover. On his back? Not so lucky.
Yes, a curtain that reaches the floor between you and a fireball blocks a fireball in the 2024 rules. :shrug:
That's a technicality that most DM's wouldn't let fly if you tried to exploit it though. Technically speaking, you could have a Mage Hand hold up a large piece of paper in front of you to block a Fireball and RAW you would be protected. But every DM I have ever talked to would say "Nah, you still burn!".
If your idea is to have a little pet rat, I’d suggest talking with your DM about it in concept. In games I run, I usually make a deal with the player that if they want some little pet just for role play/character flavor, then the pet is basically going to be fine and immune to any damage. But if they want to use the pet to help them with challenges, say the mouse crawls under a door and fetches a key for you or you use a power to see through its eyes to scout, then the critter is fair game.
Technically, any total cover would block the fireball. So inside a pouch or pocket? Total cover. On his back? Not so lucky.
Yes, a curtain that reaches the floor between you and a fireball blocks a fireball in the 2024 rules. :shrug:
That's a technicality that most DM's wouldn't let fly if you tried to exploit it though. Technically speaking, you could have a Mage Hand hold up a large piece of paper in front of you to block a Fireball and RAW you would be protected. But every DM I have ever talked to would say "Nah, you still burn!".
I mean, I still play fireball produces 33,500 cubic feet of flame.
If your idea is to have a little pet rat, I’d suggest talking with your DM about it in concept. In games I run, I usually make a deal with the player that if they want some little pet just for role play/character flavor, then the pet is basically going to be fine and immune to any damage. But if they want to use the pet to help them with challenges, say the mouse crawls under a door and fetches a key for you or you use a power to see through its eyes to scout, then the critter is fair game.
We're doing that in a campaign we're playing. We agreed that the little pet, called "Snitch", isn't affected by AoE spells or targeted in combat. It's basically like it hides in the character's clothes or gear and protects itself, but it doesn't have any mechanical features beyond being really important to the character :)
If your idea is to have a little pet rat, I’d suggest talking with your DM about it in concept. In games I run, I usually make a deal with the player that if they want some little pet just for role play/character flavor, then the pet is basically going to be fine and immune to any damage. But if they want to use the pet to help them with challenges, say the mouse crawls under a door and fetches a key for you or you use a power to see through its eyes to scout, then the critter is fair game.
We're doing that in a campaign we're playing. We agreed that the little pet, called "Snitch", isn't affected by AoE spells or targeted in combat. It's basically like it hides in the character's clothes or gear and protects itself, but it doesn't have any mechanical features beyond being really important to the character :)
Plot Armor has the highest AC of all.
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What happens if, for example, the party's druid is carrying some small rodents (in his pocket, in a pouch, or on his back) and is hit by an area-of-effect effect like Fireball? Are the rodents also affected?
Any creature within the spell's area would be affected, unless the DM were to rule that the creature had total cover from the spell. In the case of Fireball, if it is riding on the Druid's back, it will most likely be hit. If it is in a pocket or backpack, the DM might rules that it is sufficiently protected (full cover).
Technically, any total cover would block the fireball. So inside a pouch or pocket? Total cover. On his back? Not so lucky.
Yes, a curtain that reaches the floor between you and a fireball blocks a fireball in the 2024 rules. :shrug:
That's a technicality that most DM's wouldn't let fly if you tried to exploit it though. Technically speaking, you could have a Mage Hand hold up a large piece of paper in front of you to block a Fireball and RAW you would be protected. But every DM I have ever talked to would say "Nah, you still burn!".
If your idea is to have a little pet rat, I’d suggest talking with your DM about it in concept.
In games I run, I usually make a deal with the player that if they want some little pet just for role play/character flavor, then the pet is basically going to be fine and immune to any damage. But if they want to use the pet to help them with challenges, say the mouse crawls under a door and fetches a key for you or you use a power to see through its eyes to scout, then the critter is fair game.
I mean, I still play fireball produces 33,500 cubic feet of flame.
We're doing that in a campaign we're playing. We agreed that the little pet, called "Snitch", isn't affected by AoE spells or targeted in combat. It's basically like it hides in the character's clothes or gear and protects itself, but it doesn't have any mechanical features beyond being really important to the character :)
Plot Armor has the highest AC of all.
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