Well, it depends on how you interpret the aforementioned rule. Our gameplay was being harmed, no doubt about it. The point is about the part: "mechanically restricting their access to locations". Our access/stay to point 5 was deliberately restricted because this gentleman was repeatedly coming back bringing that boss. The whole party was being instantly petrified. This is "mechanically", right? But anyway, as I said, "I was wondering". If you don't see a problem with that, nevermind. Have a nice day, Phoenix.