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Curious what others allow this ring to apply to (besides the spells listed). Does this work on regular giant webs or only the web spell? If it works on non-magical webs what else might it work on? For instance, would it prevent a PC wearing such a ring from being pinned by a tentacle?

I let it work on things that passively resist the character's movement, but not things that actively impede it. So spider webs, entangle spells, dense thickets etc. are subject to a ring of free action but a squeezing tentacle isn't.

The D/Q module question is, how does a ring of free action impact a wand of viscid blobs's blobs? I rule that they're non-functional against the PC, just like a web spell.

PapersAndPaychecks wrote: I let it work on things that passively resist the character's movement, but not things that actively impede it. So spider webs, entangle spells, dense thickets etc. are subject to a ring of free action but a squeezing tentacle isn't.

Yes, indeed. I would add the caveat, no walking through cell bars, walls, or closed doors.

PapersAndPaychecks wrote:I let it work on things that passively resist the character's movement, but not things that actively impede it. So spider webs, entangle spells, dense thickets etc. are subject to a ring of free action but a squeezing tentacle isn't.

I've never payed much attention to this item, but reading it now I see that it leaves a lot to the DM's discretion. BtB the only things specifically covered are actions while impacted by "web, hold, or slow spell, or even while under water." I like P&P's active vs passive ruling, but what about being tied up? Or caught in a Net of Entrapment? Snagged by a Rope of Entanglement?

- Jeff

I look at it as the ring stopping anything that would impede the movement of the wearer of the ring that does not cause physical damage (hold, web, etc.)

A tentacle would still cause damage as it's sole function is not to hold , but to cause damage. I would rule a magic tentacle of holding would not work as it is only trying to impede.


Would be cool to see one of Axe's f-ing gnome characters picked up and being crushed by a giant octopus.