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#1 the_move Sep 14, 2014 19:38:15	What is your opinion about this spell? I recall it being a good control spell in previous edition. It's on the wizard's spell list only, though the bard, and the GOO warlock can acquire it, too. Still pretty restricted imho.   Is it worth getting?
#2 2Chlorobutanal Sep 14, 2014 21:25:26	I think it's a useful area control spell.  It's essentially an upgraded web spell that does automatic damage to creatures stuck in it.  Compared to the various "cloud" spells, it only allows a saving throw for the first application of damage.  After a failed save, only an ability check performed as an action can break a creature free, and then they still have to contend with the difficult ground.   The Warlock's Hunger of Hadar spell is pretty similar thematically, although i think this one serves as a deadlier sleet storm - blocking all light, blinding creatures insight of its area, creating difficult terrain, and two types of damage, only one of which allows a saving throw.   It may be more "streamlined" than in previous editions, as it no longer tries to "attack" creatures but rather just forces a saving throw, similar to many other spells, but once the tentacles get a hold of something, they deal automatic damage to that creature until it can make an ability check.   If I were a Warlock with a Great Old One patron, I would be tempted to learn both spells, just because of their aesthetic, although they do overlap quite a bit.
#3 mellored Sep 15, 2014 7:01:52	Yes, it's a good control spell.