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Adjusted Damage for Moonbeam-Style Spells
🕑 Added 2021-12-31 19:24:27 +0000 UTCThis chart shows proposed adjusted damage values for spells that use the Moonbeam mechanic. The adjusted damage factors in the spell forcing a save when it is cast or moved onto a creature's space. The proposed damage numbers are provided for no saving throw (automatic damage), half damage on a successful save, and zero damage on a save.
The numbers in red are the modes that I feel are the best narrative fit for the spell. You can see some of my philosophies at work here. The physical barriers and forbiddance should not permit a save. Sleet Storm should deal some damage, but it should totally miss on a save, because it's such a large area. Evard's doesn't deal damage on a save because if it didn't grab you, how did it crush you? Stuff that acts on your CON save should generally allow you to resist for half. Just my thoughts.
Please let me know what you think!
