This might not even be a bug, but:
I was just slaying beholders (what are they called, wizard's eyes?), and one beholder didn't even bother casting fireballs at me, but 3 ZO-spells in a row.
Has this ever occured in DM? I know that Beholders can (and will) open doors with ZOs, but I don't remember hitting my party with that particular spell.
Beholders casting wrong spells!
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Re: Beholders casting wrong spells!
All monsters that can cast spells, pick which one to cast at random from their "list" of known spells. From what you describe you were just lucky; if you try and do the same thing again you'll probably end up toast... 
Clearly though, the monsters with the ability to cast ZOs should only do so when confronted with a closed door.

Clearly though, the monsters with the ability to cast ZOs should only do so when confronted with a closed door.
Re: Beholders casting wrong spells!
Yep, beholders and vexirks will cast ZO spells in DM, which is always a relief!
Was unable to (permenantly) kill off ian_scho (Haynuus), Ameena, oh_brother (Westian), money (Falkor), raixel (Petal) and Lord_Bones (Aurek) in the DM D&D game Time's Champions!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WHO MADE THE GAME WHAT IT WAS - GREAT!
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Re: Beholders casting wrong spells!
Perhaps the ZO spell chances are a little high...I had a door closing battle with a beholder. I closed and it opened the door instantly for about three spells!
Was unable to (permenantly) kill off ian_scho (Haynuus), Ameena, oh_brother (Westian), money (Falkor), raixel (Petal) and Lord_Bones (Aurek) in the DM D&D game Time's Champions!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WHO MADE THE GAME WHAT IT WAS - GREAT!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WHO MADE THE GAME WHAT IT WAS - GREAT!
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