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Since AoE spells typically affect all, allies and enemies, in the blast radius, here are a few tips on how not to kill your party members with your AoE spells:<br /> | |||
* Try to not target the first rank of the enemy. | * Try to not target the first rank of the enemy. | ||
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* Cast the spell in to the middle of the enemies from as far away as you can. All spells have a range of between 50 and 400 feet. I know that this is difficult to judge in NWN but it can be done. | * Cast the spell in to the middle of the enemies from as far away as you can. All spells have a range of between 50 and 400 feet. I know that this is difficult to judge in NWN but it can be done. | ||
* For [[Burning Hands]], [[Color Spray]], and a few others the area of effect is either a cone or fan shaped area. To protect your comrades from [[harm]] from your spell you need to take a great risk. You should only cast these spells from the front rank or in a direction other than the one the fighters in the party are going. | * For [[Burning Hands]], [[Color Spray]], and a few others the area of effect is either a cone or fan shaped area. To protect your comrades from [[harm]] from your spell you need to take a great risk. You should only cast these spells from the front rank or in a direction other than the one the fighters in the party are going. | ||
* Try to affect the most enemies you can but most importantly | * Try to affect the most enemies you can but most importantly be aware of your comrades at all times. | ||
* Lastly, sometimes Area of Effect spells are not as useful as targeted spells. | * Lastly, sometimes Area of Effect spells are not as useful as targeted spells. | ||