From:	Strago strago@***.com
Subject:	Turn to goo spell effects
Date:	Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:17:34 -0400

dbuehrer@******.carl.org wrote:

> <SNIP>

> > > The rules state that non-manipulation spells cannot target specific
> > > locations on vehicles. I would extend that rule to buildings and other man
> > > made structures. If you want to be able to bust through doors with a
> > > spell, take a telekinetic manipulation spell, or an acid elemental
> > > manipulation spell.
> >
> >But wouldn't "turn door to goo" be a transformation manipulation? I
mean, you
> >ARE manipulating the atomic structure of a door to transform it into goo. And
> >since manipulation spells can target specific locations on vehicles and
> >buildings, then it would work. I don't know, it makes sense to me.
>
> Somewhere I've gotten the impression that the "turn to goo" spell is a
> combat spell...
>
> And even if it's a transformation manipulation, I would rule the same
> way. If it were an elemental manipulation and generated something that
> could then be directed against a specific target, then it would work. Or
> if it were a specific transformation spell (turn closest building door to
> goo), then I think it would work. But from everything I've seen I would
> rule that he could not target specific parts of a structure.
>

Even if it is by touch? Like "Turn what I'm touching to goo"? It might help if
the
spell was posted so we all weren't guessing as to what the heck we're arguing
about...

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