Scorpio616
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Can a character tell when they are in danger of drawing an Opportunity Attack, notably in regards to Sentinel & Polearm Master?
Since this edition is more rulings than rules I'm wondering how folks are handling the feats and possibly other abilities that grant AO's beyond the normal 'moving away from combat' ones.
In my opinion a character should be able to tell, since skill at the level to grant such OAs should be apparent to rival combatants.
Dissenting opinion...
Can a character tell when they are in danger of drawing an Opportunity Attack, notably in regards to Sentinel & Polearm Master?
Since this edition is more rulings than rules I'm wondering how folks are handling the feats and possibly other abilities that grant AO's beyond the normal 'moving away from combat' ones.
In my opinion a character should be able to tell, since skill at the level to grant such OAs should be apparent to rival combatants.
- Your foe you seems exceptionally skilled with her polearm, leaving no gaps, you don't see how you could close in without letting her strike at you.
- Your are barely able to keep your foe's weapon away, you suspect if you fail to focus solely on her, she'll find a gap in your defenses and strike.
- Just as you begin to withdraw, even with careful and guarded motions, you realize from her stance and weapon flourishes that she will get a chance to strike you if you back away.
Dissenting opinion...
I would rule no until they have seen it happen just like I wouldn't tell the players if their opponent had such a feat. Even once it has happened, I wouldn't be explaining why or how to players until after the session but would let them draw their own conclusions. I do prefer campaigns where players will try to accurately roleplay their characters knowledge and not know everything just because its open information in the books (this includes knowledge of spells and how to frustrate them such as with Witchbolt unless its a spell available to them)