I was wondering if anybody had noticed the series of
Create Pit spells from the Advanced Players Handbook.
The fact that it is a
Conjuration (
Creation) effect means it can still function inside an antimagic field and duplicated with Shadow Conjuration.
Despite the fact that it is a save or flop spell I see many many various uses for creating deep pits out of nowhere.
(Persistant Spell helps with the Save or Flop, but only so much.)
Despite the wording of "pit" it can be used on ceilings as well as floors.
Another creative and rather funny idea....
1. Obtain a 10ft by 10ft by 1ft board of wood or whatever material you desire.
2. Lay it flay on the ground, it is now a horizontal surface.
3. Cast whichever pit spell you want on it.
4. Cast
Shrink Item on said object.
5. Amaze you friends at parties and cover your foes in a pit trap... literally.
Also note that the wording only checks for a horizontal surface at the casting. Afterward you could prop the board up vertically and have a walk in closet. Alternatively you could cast this spell on a large piece of cloth and then fold it up.
Solid Fog +
Spiked Pit + Various Methods to Reduce Speed = No Reflex Save. (DM Disgression, but still plausable.)
Or perhaps a more entertaining thought for those with long and perverse memories....
Acid Pit +
a lovely tentacle surprise at the bottom= A burnin loving the foe won't soon forget
Overall I'd say that the Pit series adds an interesting new method of Battlefield Control and adds some creative flavor to the spell mix. If anybody notices any other nifty ways to make use of this series of spells please let me know.