Web Spell

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1

The Web Spell says the creatures afected “can’t move”. So, I have some question about it. Is you are afected:

Can you attack?
Can you cast spells?
Can you use a Shield (gaining the bonus to your AC)?
Have your enemies any Attack bonus (like when you are fallen on the ground)?

2

We have always played it as “can’t attack, can’t cast spells without Quiet Magic (‘minimal words and gestures’), no shield / Dex to AC, backstab eligible”

3

Web says: Creature is entangled. Entangled, however, is not defined in ACKS CR/PG. Looking at RC-rules p.80 (BECMI), entangled is defined as:

Entangle: An entangled victim cannot attack, cast spells, or move. The victim may make a saving throw vs. death ray each round to escape.

4

When a creature is Webbed, it:

  • cannot attack
  • cannot cast spells without Quiet Magic
  • will be automatically hit in combat
  • is susceptible to backstab
  • can use command words and at-will magical powers
  • can talk
5

I usually required a spear or polearm to attack characters entangled in a web (unless it’s a spider making the attack itself or creature with “free action”) since it’s a full 10x10 area and I imagine the webs filling the whole thing.

6

We did this loosely as well; typically web ended the fight and then we glossed over the spearing, but it was assumed.

7

Yup. It’s usually a coup de grace with a spear to the throat or whatever. But, I do make them have a polearm or spear to do it. :wink: