Darkvision and mirrors?

[ThirdWizard]

I can accept a "yes" answer, if you decide that there is some special "darkvision" wavelength or somesuch that mirrors can reflect.

Science is a crock. It just works. Burn the witch!

 

[Hypersmurf]

We can extend the question, of course.

If I can See Invisible, can I see the reflection of an invisible person in a mirror?
Can I see the reflection of a person in an invisible mirror? Can I see the reflection of an invisible person in an invisible mirror in the dark, if I have darkvision as well?

-Hyp.

 

[lukelightning]

Given the number of fairly civilized races running around with Darkvision, I'd rather think that mirrors that worked with darkvision would be just as common as regular ones, they'd just be for sale in different markets.

Not to mention cosmetics that are meant to be seen with darkvision.

 

[Ilium]

We can extend the question, of course.

If I can See Invisible, can I see the reflection of an invisible person in a mirror?

Yes

Can I see the reflection of a person in an invisible mirror?

Yes

Can I see the reflection of an invisible person in an invisible mirror in the dark, if I have darkvision as well?

Yes, but he doesn't make any sound unless you're in a forest and there's nobody there to hear it.

 

[Shadeydm]

I am surprised that the official answer is yes darkvision allows you to see a refelction in a mirror with the total absence of light. I would certainly have ruled against being able to see the reflection of light in an envrioment which had none.

 

[Hypersmurf]

I would certainly have ruled against being able to see the reflection of light in an envrioment which had none.

You're not seeing the reflection of light. You're seeing the reflection of a person.

-Hyp.

 

[werk]

I am surprised that the official answer is yes darkvision allows you to see a refelction in a mirror with the total absence of light. I would certainly have ruled against being able to see the reflection of light in an envrioment which had none.

I would rule the same way, personally, just for ease. I don't mind 'it doesn't work like that' when it comes to games.

I do seem to remember, in a Drizzt novel, that the drow specifically had to light a candle (or other light source) in order to see reflections in a mirror. The mirror itself was described as 'alien' to the drow.

 

[Mistwell]

Physics shmisics. It's D&D.

 

[frankthedm]

If you want to open endless science debates disallow mirror usage with Darkvision b/c no light to reflect.

No you don't. You just say "Darkvision does not work with reflective surfaces and there will be no debate on such matters."

 

[Perun]

I'd allow it. Makes mirrors feel more mystical.