Nope you are fine. Actually now that we are using the spell I see some issues for us to resolve...<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Casting Time 1 standard action<br/>Components V, S<br/>Range long (400 ft. + 40 ft./level)<br/>Area 20-ft.-radius spread<br/>Duration instantaneous<br/>Saving Throw Reflex half; Spell Resistance yes<br/><br/>A massive bolt of lightning soars from your palm towards the targets to fork before impact and hit everyone in the area. It deals 1d6 points of lightning damage per caster level (maximum 10d6). Unattended objects also take this damage.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>So the above describes it as an Area of Effect (AoE) spell. If so, is the damage split among those in the area, or does each get the total? I think the former or you could actually do 100's of HP in damage which is pretty OP at level 6.<br/><br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">You point your finger and determine the range (distance and height) at which the lightning bolt is to fork. Unless it impacts upon a material body or solid barrier prior to attaining the prescribed range, the lightning arc at that point. An early impact results in damage only to the creature or object hit. If you attempt to send the lightning bolt through a narrow passage, such as through an arrow slit, you must "hit" the opening with a ranged touch attack, or else the lightning bolt strikes the barrier.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Second challenge. If we keep this part of the spell then we have to figure how to decide if you actually hit a fast moving target. Could they change direction, slow down or speed up? If so and you "miss" then no one may be hurt - also unfair. And that makes it more like a ranged attach than an AoE.<br/><br/><strong>My proposal would be:</strong><br/>A. It is an AoE spell<br/>B. Remove 'choosing an impact point' altogether. Forking is on impact.<br/>C. No roll to hit, you only choose distance (impact point, center of area).<br/>D. Reduce distance from 400' + 40/level to 200' + 20/level<br/>E. Increase area from 20' to 40' diameter<br/>F. Total damage is split by everyone in area.<br/>G. Max 5 targets in an area (Random Selection, can include PC's)<br/><br/>This is<strong>not</strong>a DM ruling but a discussion for us to come to an agreement.<br/><br/>Thanks,<br/><br/>Warren