Sage Response: Does Hidden = Invisible?

[Ristamar]

I basically copied Barcode's inquiries word for word from the Hiding = Invisible? thread and sent them off to the Sage. Here is his response:

Dear Mr. Williams

Does a hidden character count as "invisible" with regards to the "Attacker Invisible" entry on table 88 of the PHB, thereby giving a +2 to attack and denying the target its dex bonus to AC?

Usually, yes.

If not, does the hidden character deny the target its dex bonus to AC implicitly, perhaps without the +2 modifier?

No Dex bonus for the defender.

If not, is a hidden character at least considered 100% concealed for defensive purposes?

Not seen=100% concealed, unless the attacker has blindsight.



Skip Williams
RPG R&D

Sounds good to me.

 

[Caliban]

Thanks for sending that off Ristamar. That was the conclusion I had reached, but it's nice to have confirmation.

 

[Artoomis]

For what it's worth, I have no trouble with this clarification.

 

[Mal Malenkirk]

Hmmm? There was a debate on this subject?

Damn, I miss all the good ones! That's exactly how I've played all along and now that's a golden opportunity to say 'Told you so' and gloat that just passed me by.