Hail of Thorns only executes on the next, singular attack, right? Not every attack made until the duration expires?
Correct – next attack that hits triggers the spell's effect. https://t.co/4EUHoVLokb
— (((Mike Mearls))) (@mikemearls) January 14, 2016
@mikemearls @ChrisPerkinsDnD Players readying actions outside combat? My players often ready fireball "for when they see something hostile."
— Jonathan C. (@SpeedboatJones) January 24, 2016
Nice try. They can only use the Ready action in combat. https://t.co/IAoQBsIF2w
— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) January 24, 2016
@ChrisPerkinsDnD huh interesting
what if its a situation where they EXPECT to go into combat and want 2 be ready in case something happens
— See Me In D&D (@mAcChaos) January 24, 2016
Just because the players *say* their characters are ready doesn't mean they are. That's what initiative is for. https://t.co/Cskz59hlzw
— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) January 24, 2016
Ready requires action and concentration – group would need to move slowly, any disturbance could lose spell. https://t.co/otwo7vUNe3
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 24, 2016
@ZarconistPreist @SpeedboatJones @ChrisPerkinsDnDWait If you ready a spell and dont use it isnt the slot lost? not 100% sure – not sure if that was clarified in later printings (got a 1st print here)
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 25, 2016
@mikemearls Suggestion spell: Can't ask some1 to directly hurt themselves, but if I say walk forward and there happens to be a lava pit…?
— The Salty DM (@TheSaltyDM) January 14, 2016
The creature would have to be unaware of the lava. It can avoid actions with obvious, dangerous results. https://t.co/VFPhAp1IDu
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 14, 2016
@mikemearls What if you also made a successful Persuasion check to convince the creature that you'd just given it immunity to fire?
— Dee Pennyway (@DPennyway) January 14, 2016
That's definitely a good strategy for using/abusing/having fun with suggestion. I approve! https://t.co/ltKXwLxkf6
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 14, 2016
@mikemearls Does Mage Armor count as armor for Unarmored Defense class features?
— Bryce Walton (@BryceWalton) January 16, 2016
You use one or the other – rule of thumb, anything that gives you complete formula for AC replaces rather than adds https://t.co/bubCuvAYrC
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 16, 2016
@ChrisPerkinsDnD need a ruling on this, crit with near max damage falls a foe, but player want to knock out rather than kill. Which happens?
— Lunchboxx1090 (@lunchboxx1990) January 17, 2016
Ultimately the DM's call, but the "Knocking a Creature Out" rule in the PH says the foe is knocked out. I concur. https://t.co/tyC5Pc8TbR
— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) January 17, 2016
@ChrisPerkinsDnD does a player need to declare they want to knock out an enemy before they roll the attack or just when they hit 0 HP?
— Matt Ferguson (@fatthewmergs) January 17, 2016
As per the PH, the player can call it after melee attack damage is rolled and the creature drops to 0 hit points. https://t.co/oAf6cz4CMd
— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) January 17, 2016
@ChrisPerkinsDnD Do you use apps on your phone/tablet (if so which) or is everything pen and paper with you?
— Wappel Richard (@StecherVienna) January 19, 2016
I'm a pencil-and-paper guy. https://t.co/QJ2fxPBOgQ
— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) January 19, 2016
@ChrisPerkinsDnD Hey, I am new to DMIng and I was wondering how do you handle enchanting weapons/armor? Thanks!!
— Russell (@RussellGlynn) January 23, 2016
The DUNGEON MASTER'S GUIDE contains guidelines for creating magic items. https://t.co/EAYTb296rO
— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) January 23, 2016
@ChrisPerkinsDnD @mikemearls ok to give heavy armor fighter who is swimming disadvantage on the STR (athletics) roll b/c of the armor?
— Chris Harris (@CJ_Harris) January 24, 2016
If you want to make that a house rule, I'd suggest applying it to armory that grant disadvantage on stealth checks. https://t.co/83bqpl1IL3
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 24, 2016
