Ask the Sage: Quick Rules Questions volume 7 (DnD 5e)

[zevonian]

Thunderwave. How do you see it played out on a map? 15' meaning a 3x3 (5' squares) effect in front of the caster...or is the caster in the center of the blast and the spell affects everyone within 15' of them?

[jj_wolven]

You can choose any square with a face (flat, not a diagonal) adjacent to or including you. This is because it is a cube, not a 'burst'. The definition of cube in 5e verifies this.

-me

[zevonian]

Thanks for that. Got a DM that likes throwing lots of little baddies at the party. Need to make sure I have one area spell I can do without necessarily hitting party members.

[theslayer]

What homebrew rules should I use for looting creatures like infernals or undead? and can I solo a dragon with a party of npcs?

[theslayer]

And also is there a game open soon because me am a new member and I would like to bash some baddies in the head with a club or something

[zevonian]

You'll want to check the Games Seeking Players section of the site for games that are accepting applications currently.

As for "looting" the undead, why do you need homebrew rules? You could just tell your DM "I search the zombie's body" and you'll probably get asked for an Investigation check.
Or say, "I look at the ghoul's remains" and give a Perception check.