Burning Hands doesn't burn

[Ragnareith]

Whenever I cast Burning Hands, it seems that no damage is applied at all. The save still has to be made, but even when enemies fail the save, the damage just isn't applied. A friend has noticed this too, but we've only really tried it on rats, rabid chickens and fire beetles. Is anyone else having this problem?

[Bargeld]

I'm not an authoratative word on the topic, but it is my understanding that when using cone shaped spells, if the enemy(s) is right on top of you, then they take no damage... the ones behind them still do.

[Rusty]

...peeing, though, burns intensly.

am i right, guys?!?!

[Ragnareith]

But what I'm saying is that enemies who should be affected aren't taking the damage they should. Enemies who should be affected still make their saving throw as normal, but the spell simply doesn't apply any damage.

[LinuxPup]

Are you casting it in a shifter form?

[Ragnareith]

Nope, this was as a level 1 and 2 wizard.

[Aarkon Draco]

if the target is in melee and small ( gobbo or smaller ) your cone can and often does miss them. any cone effect spell is more for pinned or bottlenecked mobs than a direct targeted one monster this problem effect RDD breath and dragon breath aswell. making these cone spells and effects all party friendly would allow mages in the rear of a formation cast them with good effect on the frontline monsters (hint hint linux ).

but honestly use different spells Magic Missle, Sleep(vs rats chickens and gobbos) and either of the summons ( i prefer shnwhosits persistent blade ) are all good lowbie mage spells. that and darts and a staff for close quarters ( tho melee with a lowbie mage is just asking for it )

[Ragnareith]

I agree with your advice, however I just thought that something may be up; because what's happening is that I am actually hitting the targets with burning hands; they have to make their saves, but regardless of the save, no damage is being applied.

[Bargeld]

screenshot of the combat log?

[Ragnareith]

Right here. I actually got this screenshot today, as opposed to when I first posted about this. Same result as always.

[Bargeld]

Image not showing up... i even copied the URL to a new browser windows and it still fails.

[Sparky]

Wierd, thank you for bringing this to our attention.

[LinuxPup]

Found the bug... I'll fix it tonight when I get home.