Can I create an upright 7-foot × 5-foot wall with the Minor Illusion spell?Can I use Minor Illusion to create a wall, hide behind it, and attack with advantage?How does orienting a cube-shaped spell work in three-dimensional space?Can I use Minor Illusion to create a wall, hide behind it, and attack with advantage?When Silent Image Is Disbelieved, Is It Transparent?Is there a mistake in the shadow illusions example?In the Spell “Guards and Wards” is there a size limit on the doors that can be affected as per the limitations on Minor Illusions?What is the correct Minor Illusion “image of an object” size interpretation?Can a “real” illusion be seen through?How would something passing through an illusion of fog or mist reveal it to be illusory?Does the Major Image spell allow the caster to fill the 20 ft cube with as many “body doubles” as he/she sees fit?If one is sure that he is perceiving an illusion, having not interacted with or investigated it, can he see, hear, etc. through it?Do sounds created by Minor Illusion have to have a single fixed origin point?
How do I repair my stair bannister?
Bob has never been a M before
Can a Gentile theist be saved?
Freedom of speech and where it applies
Is there a problem with hiding "forgot password" until it's needed?
Why is delta-v is the most useful quantity for planning space travel?
The One-Electron Universe postulate is true - what simple change can I make to change the whole universe?
Identify a stage play about a VR experience in which participants are encouraged to simulate performing horrific activities
Why does this part of the Space Shuttle launch pad seem to be floating in air?
Meta programming: Declare a new struct on the fly
Stereotypical names
My boss asked me to take a one-day class, then signs it up as a day off
A known event to a history junkie
Would it be legal for a US State to ban exports of a natural resource?
What is the opposite of 'gravitas'?
How can I raise concerns with a new DM about XP splitting?
For airliners, what prevents wing strikes on landing in bad weather?
Is it possible to build a CPA Secure encryption scheme which remains secure even when the encryption of secret key is given?
Can a controlled ghast be a leader of a pack of ghouls?
Resetting two CD4017 counters simultaneously, only one resets
Fast sudoku solver
Is the next prime number always the next number divisible by the current prime number, except for any numbers previously divisible by primes?
What will be the benefits of Brexit?
Did US corporations pay demonstrators in the German demonstrations against article 13?
Can I create an upright 7-foot × 5-foot wall with the Minor Illusion spell?
Can I use Minor Illusion to create a wall, hide behind it, and attack with advantage?How does orienting a cube-shaped spell work in three-dimensional space?Can I use Minor Illusion to create a wall, hide behind it, and attack with advantage?When Silent Image Is Disbelieved, Is It Transparent?Is there a mistake in the shadow illusions example?In the Spell “Guards and Wards” is there a size limit on the doors that can be affected as per the limitations on Minor Illusions?What is the correct Minor Illusion “image of an object” size interpretation?Can a “real” illusion be seen through?How would something passing through an illusion of fog or mist reveal it to be illusory?Does the Major Image spell allow the caster to fill the 20 ft cube with as many “body doubles” as he/she sees fit?If one is sure that he is perceiving an illusion, having not interacted with or investigated it, can he see, hear, etc. through it?Do sounds created by Minor Illusion have to have a single fixed origin point?
$begingroup$
The Minor Illusion spell description states:
If you create an image of an object—such as a chair, muddy footprints, or a small chest—it must be no larger than a 5-foot cube. The image can’t create sound, light, smell, or any other sensory effect. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it.
(emphasis mine). My question is how to interpret this cube. If we rotate the cube vertically so that it looks like a diamond from the side (the cube in red in the drawing), i.e. the diagonal of the cube is vertical, then a 7ft by 5ft wall would certainly fit, since the diagonal (the blue line) is about 7ft long:
Much better drawing thanks to @Sdjz:
Is this "layout" of a cube valid for the Minor Illusion spell?
Note that this could potentially change the argument of the answer to "Can I use Minor Illusion to create a wall, hide behind it, and attack with advantage?".
Also related: How does orienting a cube-shaped spell work in three-dimensional space?
dnd-5e spells area-of-effect
New contributor
$endgroup$
add a comment |
$begingroup$
The Minor Illusion spell description states:
If you create an image of an object—such as a chair, muddy footprints, or a small chest—it must be no larger than a 5-foot cube. The image can’t create sound, light, smell, or any other sensory effect. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it.
(emphasis mine). My question is how to interpret this cube. If we rotate the cube vertically so that it looks like a diamond from the side (the cube in red in the drawing), i.e. the diagonal of the cube is vertical, then a 7ft by 5ft wall would certainly fit, since the diagonal (the blue line) is about 7ft long:
Much better drawing thanks to @Sdjz:
Is this "layout" of a cube valid for the Minor Illusion spell?
Note that this could potentially change the argument of the answer to "Can I use Minor Illusion to create a wall, hide behind it, and attack with advantage?".
Also related: How does orienting a cube-shaped spell work in three-dimensional space?
dnd-5e spells area-of-effect
New contributor
$endgroup$
6
$begingroup$
I mean... I just like your drawing :) +1
$endgroup$
– David Coffron
4 hours ago
1
$begingroup$
@Sdjz yeah, that's exactly what I attempted to draw :D I will include that, I think it will help people visualise it better than my "art".
$endgroup$
– Sebas
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
I really do love the drawing lol
$endgroup$
– Smart_TJ
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
33 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
The Minor Illusion spell description states:
If you create an image of an object—such as a chair, muddy footprints, or a small chest—it must be no larger than a 5-foot cube. The image can’t create sound, light, smell, or any other sensory effect. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it.
(emphasis mine). My question is how to interpret this cube. If we rotate the cube vertically so that it looks like a diamond from the side (the cube in red in the drawing), i.e. the diagonal of the cube is vertical, then a 7ft by 5ft wall would certainly fit, since the diagonal (the blue line) is about 7ft long:
Much better drawing thanks to @Sdjz:
Is this "layout" of a cube valid for the Minor Illusion spell?
Note that this could potentially change the argument of the answer to "Can I use Minor Illusion to create a wall, hide behind it, and attack with advantage?".
Also related: How does orienting a cube-shaped spell work in three-dimensional space?
dnd-5e spells area-of-effect
New contributor
$endgroup$
The Minor Illusion spell description states:
If you create an image of an object—such as a chair, muddy footprints, or a small chest—it must be no larger than a 5-foot cube. The image can’t create sound, light, smell, or any other sensory effect. Physical interaction with the image reveals it to be an illusion, because things can pass through it.
(emphasis mine). My question is how to interpret this cube. If we rotate the cube vertically so that it looks like a diamond from the side (the cube in red in the drawing), i.e. the diagonal of the cube is vertical, then a 7ft by 5ft wall would certainly fit, since the diagonal (the blue line) is about 7ft long:
Much better drawing thanks to @Sdjz:
Is this "layout" of a cube valid for the Minor Illusion spell?
Note that this could potentially change the argument of the answer to "Can I use Minor Illusion to create a wall, hide behind it, and attack with advantage?".
Also related: How does orienting a cube-shaped spell work in three-dimensional space?
dnd-5e spells area-of-effect
dnd-5e spells area-of-effect
New contributor
New contributor
edited 31 mins ago
V2Blast
25.6k488158
25.6k488158
New contributor
asked 4 hours ago
SebasSebas
2065
2065
New contributor
New contributor
6
$begingroup$
I mean... I just like your drawing :) +1
$endgroup$
– David Coffron
4 hours ago
1
$begingroup$
@Sdjz yeah, that's exactly what I attempted to draw :D I will include that, I think it will help people visualise it better than my "art".
$endgroup$
– Sebas
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
I really do love the drawing lol
$endgroup$
– Smart_TJ
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
33 mins ago
add a comment |
6
$begingroup$
I mean... I just like your drawing :) +1
$endgroup$
– David Coffron
4 hours ago
1
$begingroup$
@Sdjz yeah, that's exactly what I attempted to draw :D I will include that, I think it will help people visualise it better than my "art".
$endgroup$
– Sebas
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
I really do love the drawing lol
$endgroup$
– Smart_TJ
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
33 mins ago
6
6
$begingroup$
I mean... I just like your drawing :) +1
$endgroup$
– David Coffron
4 hours ago
$begingroup$
I mean... I just like your drawing :) +1
$endgroup$
– David Coffron
4 hours ago
1
1
$begingroup$
@Sdjz yeah, that's exactly what I attempted to draw :D I will include that, I think it will help people visualise it better than my "art".
$endgroup$
– Sebas
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
@Sdjz yeah, that's exactly what I attempted to draw :D I will include that, I think it will help people visualise it better than my "art".
$endgroup$
– Sebas
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
I really do love the drawing lol
$endgroup$
– Smart_TJ
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
I really do love the drawing lol
$endgroup$
– Smart_TJ
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
33 mins ago
$begingroup$
Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
33 mins ago
add a comment |
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
$begingroup$
Yes, though a DM might not want to deal with abnormal spell positioning
In the Sage Advice compendium, a similar question was asked about the spell Cloud of Daggers:
Using 5-foot squares, does cloud of daggers affect a single square? Cloud of daggers (5 ft. cube) can affect more than one square on a grid, unless the DM says effects snap to the grid. There are many ways to position that cube.
While the Sage Advice article deals with a different spell, the matter is directly related to your question. To wit: "non-snapped" positioning of a spell's area of effect is legal, strictly speaking, though it might not fly with a DM who can house-rule otherwise.
$endgroup$
add a comment |
$begingroup$
The answer is technically yes.
Due to the wording of the spell, if the object (illusion) that you want to create fits within the 5 ft cube, you can use the spell to create it. However, like all interpretations of the rules in D&D, the DM makes the final decision. Especially in this scenario, the DM might decide that the theoretical cube (the size requirement) must be placed flat on the ground or something like that. What I'm trying to say, is that even if the DM allows it, they might not let it work the way that you want.
Good question. I really love that you are using your math to find loopholes in the rules; I'll have to remember to do that myself in the future. Hope this helped!
New contributor
$endgroup$
add a comment |
Your Answer
StackExchange.ifUsing("editor", function ()
return StackExchange.using("mathjaxEditing", function ()
StackExchange.MarkdownEditor.creationCallbacks.add(function (editor, postfix)
StackExchange.mathjaxEditing.prepareWmdForMathJax(editor, postfix, [["\$", "\$"]]);
);
);
, "mathjax-editing");
StackExchange.ready(function()
var channelOptions =
tags: "".split(" "),
id: "122"
;
initTagRenderer("".split(" "), "".split(" "), channelOptions);
StackExchange.using("externalEditor", function()
// Have to fire editor after snippets, if snippets enabled
if (StackExchange.settings.snippets.snippetsEnabled)
StackExchange.using("snippets", function()
createEditor();
);
else
createEditor();
);
function createEditor()
StackExchange.prepareEditor(
heartbeatType: 'answer',
autoActivateHeartbeat: false,
convertImagesToLinks: false,
noModals: true,
showLowRepImageUploadWarning: true,
reputationToPostImages: null,
bindNavPrevention: true,
postfix: "",
imageUploader:
brandingHtml: "Powered by u003ca class="icon-imgur-white" href="https://imgur.com/"u003eu003c/au003e",
contentPolicyHtml: "User contributions licensed under u003ca href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/"u003ecc by-sa 3.0 with attribution requiredu003c/au003e u003ca href="https://stackoverflow.com/legal/content-policy"u003e(content policy)u003c/au003e",
allowUrls: true
,
noCode: true, onDemand: true,
discardSelector: ".discard-answer"
,immediatelyShowMarkdownHelp:true
);
);
Sebas is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function ()
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
);
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function ()
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2frpg.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f143902%2fcan-i-create-an-upright-7-foot-%25c3%2597-5-foot-wall-with-the-minor-illusion-spell%23new-answer', 'question_page');
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
$begingroup$
Yes, though a DM might not want to deal with abnormal spell positioning
In the Sage Advice compendium, a similar question was asked about the spell Cloud of Daggers:
Using 5-foot squares, does cloud of daggers affect a single square? Cloud of daggers (5 ft. cube) can affect more than one square on a grid, unless the DM says effects snap to the grid. There are many ways to position that cube.
While the Sage Advice article deals with a different spell, the matter is directly related to your question. To wit: "non-snapped" positioning of a spell's area of effect is legal, strictly speaking, though it might not fly with a DM who can house-rule otherwise.
$endgroup$
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Yes, though a DM might not want to deal with abnormal spell positioning
In the Sage Advice compendium, a similar question was asked about the spell Cloud of Daggers:
Using 5-foot squares, does cloud of daggers affect a single square? Cloud of daggers (5 ft. cube) can affect more than one square on a grid, unless the DM says effects snap to the grid. There are many ways to position that cube.
While the Sage Advice article deals with a different spell, the matter is directly related to your question. To wit: "non-snapped" positioning of a spell's area of effect is legal, strictly speaking, though it might not fly with a DM who can house-rule otherwise.
$endgroup$
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Yes, though a DM might not want to deal with abnormal spell positioning
In the Sage Advice compendium, a similar question was asked about the spell Cloud of Daggers:
Using 5-foot squares, does cloud of daggers affect a single square? Cloud of daggers (5 ft. cube) can affect more than one square on a grid, unless the DM says effects snap to the grid. There are many ways to position that cube.
While the Sage Advice article deals with a different spell, the matter is directly related to your question. To wit: "non-snapped" positioning of a spell's area of effect is legal, strictly speaking, though it might not fly with a DM who can house-rule otherwise.
$endgroup$
Yes, though a DM might not want to deal with abnormal spell positioning
In the Sage Advice compendium, a similar question was asked about the spell Cloud of Daggers:
Using 5-foot squares, does cloud of daggers affect a single square? Cloud of daggers (5 ft. cube) can affect more than one square on a grid, unless the DM says effects snap to the grid. There are many ways to position that cube.
While the Sage Advice article deals with a different spell, the matter is directly related to your question. To wit: "non-snapped" positioning of a spell's area of effect is legal, strictly speaking, though it might not fly with a DM who can house-rule otherwise.
edited 3 hours ago
answered 4 hours ago
RykaraRykara
4,532939
4,532939
add a comment |
add a comment |
$begingroup$
The answer is technically yes.
Due to the wording of the spell, if the object (illusion) that you want to create fits within the 5 ft cube, you can use the spell to create it. However, like all interpretations of the rules in D&D, the DM makes the final decision. Especially in this scenario, the DM might decide that the theoretical cube (the size requirement) must be placed flat on the ground or something like that. What I'm trying to say, is that even if the DM allows it, they might not let it work the way that you want.
Good question. I really love that you are using your math to find loopholes in the rules; I'll have to remember to do that myself in the future. Hope this helped!
New contributor
$endgroup$
add a comment |
$begingroup$
The answer is technically yes.
Due to the wording of the spell, if the object (illusion) that you want to create fits within the 5 ft cube, you can use the spell to create it. However, like all interpretations of the rules in D&D, the DM makes the final decision. Especially in this scenario, the DM might decide that the theoretical cube (the size requirement) must be placed flat on the ground or something like that. What I'm trying to say, is that even if the DM allows it, they might not let it work the way that you want.
Good question. I really love that you are using your math to find loopholes in the rules; I'll have to remember to do that myself in the future. Hope this helped!
New contributor
$endgroup$
add a comment |
$begingroup$
The answer is technically yes.
Due to the wording of the spell, if the object (illusion) that you want to create fits within the 5 ft cube, you can use the spell to create it. However, like all interpretations of the rules in D&D, the DM makes the final decision. Especially in this scenario, the DM might decide that the theoretical cube (the size requirement) must be placed flat on the ground or something like that. What I'm trying to say, is that even if the DM allows it, they might not let it work the way that you want.
Good question. I really love that you are using your math to find loopholes in the rules; I'll have to remember to do that myself in the future. Hope this helped!
New contributor
$endgroup$
The answer is technically yes.
Due to the wording of the spell, if the object (illusion) that you want to create fits within the 5 ft cube, you can use the spell to create it. However, like all interpretations of the rules in D&D, the DM makes the final decision. Especially in this scenario, the DM might decide that the theoretical cube (the size requirement) must be placed flat on the ground or something like that. What I'm trying to say, is that even if the DM allows it, they might not let it work the way that you want.
Good question. I really love that you are using your math to find loopholes in the rules; I'll have to remember to do that myself in the future. Hope this helped!
New contributor
edited 30 mins ago
V2Blast
25.6k488158
25.6k488158
New contributor
answered 2 hours ago
Smart_TJSmart_TJ
618
618
New contributor
New contributor
add a comment |
add a comment |
Sebas is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Sebas is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Sebas is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Sebas is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Thanks for contributing an answer to Role-playing Games Stack Exchange!
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
Use MathJax to format equations. MathJax reference.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function ()
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
);
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function ()
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2frpg.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f143902%2fcan-i-create-an-upright-7-foot-%25c3%2597-5-foot-wall-with-the-minor-illusion-spell%23new-answer', 'question_page');
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function ()
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
);
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function ()
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
);
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function ()
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
);
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
6
$begingroup$
I mean... I just like your drawing :) +1
$endgroup$
– David Coffron
4 hours ago
1
$begingroup$
@Sdjz yeah, that's exactly what I attempted to draw :D I will include that, I think it will help people visualise it better than my "art".
$endgroup$
– Sebas
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
I really do love the drawing lol
$endgroup$
– Smart_TJ
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Welcome to RPG.SE! Take the tour if you haven't already, and check out the help center for more guidance.
$endgroup$
– V2Blast
33 mins ago