Fog cloud states that you create a 20ft radius sphere of fog, and that that area is heavily obscured. Does that mean that the fog created will block sunlight, when considering creatures with sunlight sensitivity or hypersensitivity?
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Maybe. It certainly blocks direct sunlight, but the inside of a cloud isn't pitch-black and most monster stat blocks don't specify what counts as being "in sunlight." In practice you're best off asking your DM.
I am inclined to think that it does, simply because for vampire spellcasters it is included as one of the spells they have prepared. In this case, I am the DM I just want to make sure I am being fair by the rules if I have it work to block some sunlight so as not to have the vampire take damage.
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That's probably what's intended for vampires; it certainly worked that way in previous editions. That doesn't necessarily mean it's intended to work the same way for other types of creatures as well, though. If you're the DM you're best off taking each monster on a case-by-case basis and making a judgement call based on the monster's description and how you want them to function in your game world.
I don’t know if “block” is the best word but I’m not sure of a better one. Diffuse?
Anyway, it depends on if your DM would consider being out on an overcast day would be enough for sunlight sensitivity issues or not. I think the quality of the light would be similar in a fog cloud. I would say you would be safe from sunlight, but I’m not a DM.
I always wondered about sunlight sensitivity in situations like this or in shade like, in a forest, even on a sunny day as you are not in direct sunlight.
Are you running more of a wargame, where spells do exactly what they say, and nothing else, where you reward tactical thinking and planning?
Or is it more an adventure fantasy story, where spells are more descriptive, and you reward creativity and ingenuity?
That is what you should base the judgement on. Whichever way you go, be consistent. Both are acceptable. I personally suggest allowing it. Strictly RAW, the cloud does not give this benefit.
I'm going to dip my toe into this (and may regret it) and say if Fog cloud would to block sunlight would that be no difference of an effect as saying a Darkness spell that if you are eliminating light what do you have within that cloud. I like the wording of Diffused as you still have light filtering through but say from a preventive measure it would do reduce radiant damage and/or visibility.
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Fog cloud states that you create a 20ft radius sphere of fog, and that that area is heavily obscured. Does that mean that the fog created will block sunlight, when considering creatures with sunlight sensitivity or hypersensitivity?
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Maybe. It certainly blocks direct sunlight, but the inside of a cloud isn't pitch-black and most monster stat blocks don't specify what counts as being "in sunlight." In practice you're best off asking your DM.
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I am inclined to think that it does, simply because for vampire spellcasters it is included as one of the spells they have prepared. In this case, I am the DM I just want to make sure I am being fair by the rules if I have it work to block some sunlight so as not to have the vampire take damage.
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That's probably what's intended for vampires; it certainly worked that way in previous editions. That doesn't necessarily mean it's intended to work the same way for other types of creatures as well, though. If you're the DM you're best off taking each monster on a case-by-case basis and making a judgement call based on the monster's description and how you want them to function in your game world.
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I would say it does block sunlight.
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I don’t know if “block” is the best word but I’m not sure of a better one. Diffuse?
Anyway, it depends on if your DM would consider being out on an overcast day would be enough for sunlight sensitivity issues or not. I think the quality of the light would be similar in a fog cloud. I would say you would be safe from sunlight, but I’m not a DM.
I always wondered about sunlight sensitivity in situations like this or in shade like, in a forest, even on a sunny day as you are not in direct sunlight.
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Kaboom, I would rule based on this:
Are you running more of a wargame, where spells do exactly what they say, and nothing else, where you reward tactical thinking and planning?
Or is it more an adventure fantasy story, where spells are more descriptive, and you reward creativity and ingenuity?
That is what you should base the judgement on. Whichever way you go, be consistent. Both are acceptable. I personally suggest allowing it. Strictly RAW, the cloud does not give this benefit.
I'm going to dip my toe into this (and may regret it) and say if Fog cloud would to block sunlight would that be no difference of an effect as saying a Darkness spell that if you are eliminating light what do you have within that cloud. I like the wording of Diffused as you still have light filtering through but say from a preventive measure it would do reduce radiant damage and/or visibility.