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#1 Storyteller-Zero Jul 12, 2014 12:07:44	After reading about the perceived disparity between Mordenkainen's Sword and Spiritual Weapon here...   http://community.wizards.com/forum/product-and-general-dd-discussions/threads/4110791   ...and after reading the actual description text, a thought came to mind.    Mordenkainen's Sword produces a plane of force.   Spiritual Weapon produces a spectral object.   This could be interpreted as MS creating a tangible object (pure force encased within a structural field) while SW creates an ethereal, insubstantial object that only affects solid objects through a surge of energy upon striking.   This would mean that MS can be used in ways that SW can not. For example, as a foothold when climbing, or something to keep a handled wheel from turning, as a substitute key in an ancient puzzle of keyholes, etc.     Otto's Irresistible Dance could be used on a physically strong creature (not necessarily high level - an elephant for example) in a tight corridor to make it "accidentally" slam it's surrounding walls and ceiling, causing a tunnel collapse around it.     Silent Image could cover your escape after you turn a corner and enter a doorway by manifesting the appearance of a solid wall over the doorway.     What other creative applications can you think of for the magic of Dungeons and Dragons?
#2 Ashrym Jul 12, 2014 13:25:35	Using knock for a distraction.  Since it makes the boom a wizard can knock at the front door while the party is in a different location, dimension door over to them, and then have the adversaries getting out of their way to investigate.  It's a better use of the spell than opening a lock with it.