Infiniti2000
First Post
Indeed. Excellent post, Hyp.
Hypersmurf said:But the exclusions exist elsewhere - otherwise the 'typically it might' case doesn't exist.
If the law says that you can only follow someone as long as they don't cross state or federal borders, then "I will follow you" can be presumed to include "unless you cross a state or federal border".
"I will follow you, even if you leave the state" means that you're negating the standing exclusion on following him across state borders. But because there still exists an exclusion on following him across a federal border, he can reasonably expect that leaving the country will get you off his tail.
Same with Uncanny Dodge. The normal rule is that one retains one's Dex bonus, except when flat-footed, attacked by an invisible creature, successfully feinted, immobilised, grappled, etc.
But a rogue with Uncanny Dodge has an ability that removes some of those exceptions. He retains his Dex bonus, even if flat-footed or attacked by an invisible creature. Those two exclusions are struck from the list.
The others remain.
"Starting at 4th level, a rogue can react to danger before her senses would normally allow her to do so. She retains her Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) even if she is caught flat-footed or struck by an invisible attacker. However, she still loses her Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized"
Yeah, he should have used the 'punch in the face/kick in the nuts' analogy instead!Artoomis said:I think this is the most reasonable reading. It could have been phrased better, but, well... it wasn't!
Legildur said:KarinsDad, I like your inclusion of feint in the 'sensory fake' grouping, but I don't feel comfortable with it on a rules basis. I think that feint trumps uncanny dodge, but I'm happy to be proved wrong.
KarinsDad said:Just like accordiing to RAW, Uncanny Dodge works against an Invisible Attacker, but does not work against attackers if you are Blind. The two are similar, but not (by RAW) the same.