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Why do so many DMs use the wrong rules for invisibility?
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<blockquote data-quote="Oofta" data-source="post: 7018794" data-attributes="member: 6801845"><p>Ok, let's keep this simple. The basic rules are available to everyone as a free download. If you can point out where in those rules it states that people know exactly where you are unless you are hidden (page number and quote please), I will take back all of my statements on this topic.</p><p></p><p>Until then, it is my ruling at my table when I am DMing that while the rules state how you can become undetected (hidden), that does not mean that you are automatically detected if you are not hidden. Don't agree? Rule differently when you're DMing. There doesn't have to be one true answer to every question.</p><p></p><p>The DC to guess the location is going to be what makes sense to the DM.</p><p></p><p>I use common sense when interpreting the rules unless the rules override common sense. The rules say that a wizard can wiggle their fingers and say ala-kazam to cast a fireball, therefore they can. They don't state that in a gymnasium sized room I automatically know within five feet where someone is because I hear them walking around. Other end of the room "somewhere over there". Right next to me whispering sweet nothings in my ear? I know where they are.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oofta, post: 7018794, member: 6801845"] Ok, let's keep this simple. The basic rules are available to everyone as a free download. If you can point out where in those rules it states that people know exactly where you are unless you are hidden (page number and quote please), I will take back all of my statements on this topic. Until then, it is my ruling at my table when I am DMing that while the rules state how you can become undetected (hidden), that does not mean that you are automatically detected if you are not hidden. Don't agree? Rule differently when you're DMing. There doesn't have to be one true answer to every question. The DC to guess the location is going to be what makes sense to the DM. I use common sense when interpreting the rules unless the rules override common sense. The rules say that a wizard can wiggle their fingers and say ala-kazam to cast a fireball, therefore they can. They don't state that in a gymnasium sized room I automatically know within five feet where someone is because I hear them walking around. Other end of the room "somewhere over there". Right next to me whispering sweet nothings in my ear? I know where they are. [/QUOTE]
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