V9: Forced Movement

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Forced Movement (Forced)

A player that is forced to move must move as indicated by the effect.

• Minimum Speed
  
  • Players are not required to move any faster than they are comfortable but they must maintain at least a walking pace while completing this movement.
  • Timing-wise, being forced to move will immediately interrupt and prevent any further casting that requires the caster to not move their feet.
  
  
• Forced Movement VS Terrain
  
  • Players cannot be forced to move into or through real-life terrain that could be actually hazardous such as thick brush, rocky slopes, deep snow/mud, water, etc. In these instances, the player must move around the feature in good faith and in a way that makes the most sense when considering the spirit of the effect that is forcing them. If this is impossible, such as with a corner of the field boundary, the player should move as far as they can and they remain stationary. When in doubt, consult a Reeve to make an assessment on a case-by-case basis.
  • Whether or not players can be forced into in-game terrain (lava, pits, etc.) is up to the Game Organizer. When disallowed, players should follow the rules outlined above.
  
  
• Forced Movement VS Stopped
  
  • If a Stopped player is affected by a forced movement effect that would send them directly to a specific destination, such as Shove or Teleport, the player is allowed to move to complete the forced movement and then the player must continue being Stopped in their new location.
  • If a Stopped player is affected by an effect that would force or limit their movement without sending them to a specific destination, such as Blink, Fear, Reload, etc. the player will be unable to move as long as they are Stopped.
  
  

Reminder: Forced Movement is not a State. It cannot be chosen by Adaptive Blessing.