POLYMORPH SELF and Spells

[teaman]

Suppose a magic user polymorphs himself into a Gorgon (my elf MU's favorite trick these days). Can he still cast his MU spells? My guess is no, since he wouldn't be able to speak and wave his hands, etc.... Your take on it? Or is there something in the books about it (either BFRPG or other old school references)?

I don't want to be a wet blanket, just want to make the right call. He's a great player and a great guy, and want to be 100% fair.

[Solomoriah]

The rulebook does not say. I personally allow the use of spells only if the assumed form can speak and make human-equivalent gestures.

[teaman]

Thanks Solo, that was my take on things as well.