Alter shape, an intersting idea? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Alter shape, an intersting idea? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Speters0519
08-19-07, 03:50 PM Is it possible to use the High Arcana alter shape special feature to alter an antimagic shell so that it covers a thin pieces of the area you occupy, much like a antimagic shield, that you can direct? Is that possible? I might not be getting my idea across effectively...
DeathXI
08-19-07, 03:59 PM You essentially want a "force-field" (Or invisible suit of armor) Such as Mage Armor, in the form of anti-magic, right?
(I don't have an answer, just wanted to clarify for future posters :) )
shyxander
08-19-07, 05:18 PM you mean the mastery of shaping high arcana in the arch mage prestige class?

"Mastery of Shaping

The archmage can alter area and effect spells that use one of the following shapes: burst, cone, cylinder, emanation, or spread. The alteration consists of creating spaces within the spell’s area or effect that are not subject to the spell. The minimum dimension for these spaces is a 5-foot cube. Furthermore, any shapeable spells have a minimum dimension of 5 feet instead of 10 feet. This ability costs one 6th-level spell slot. "

you could surround yourself with it but couldn't have it share your space.
Prime32
08-19-07, 06:19 PM I recall a discussion of alternate stats for Elminster, where it was suggested he could create an antimagic "pillbox" with this method. You could probably make the 5-foot hole appear above you and cast your spells through it.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Speters0519 08-19-07, 03:50 PM	Is it possible to use the High Arcana alter shape special feature to alter an antimagic shell so that it covers a thin pieces of the area you occupy, much like a antimagic shield, that you can direct? Is that possible? I might not be getting my idea across effectively...
DeathXI 08-19-07, 03:59 PM	You essentially want a "force-field" (Or invisible suit of armor) Such as Mage Armor, in the form of anti-magic, right? (I don't have an answer, just wanted to clarify for future posters :) )
shyxander 08-19-07, 05:18 PM	you mean the mastery of shaping high arcana in the arch mage prestige class? "Mastery of Shaping The archmage can alter area and effect spells that use one of the following shapes: burst, cone, cylinder, emanation, or spread. The alteration consists of creating spaces within the spell’s area or effect that are not subject to the spell. The minimum dimension for these spaces is a 5-foot cube. Furthermore, any shapeable spells have a minimum dimension of 5 feet instead of 10 feet. This ability costs one 6th-level spell slot. " you could surround yourself with it but couldn't have it share your space.
Prime32 08-19-07, 06:19 PM	I recall a discussion of alternate stats for Elminster, where it was suggested he could create an antimagic "pillbox" with this method. You could probably make the 5-foot hole appear above you and cast your spells through it.