D&D 5E Simulacrum - How strict do you treat the "Can't Learn" clause?

S'mon · May 24, 2019

IMC a Simulacrum is AC 10 hp 10 all stats 10. Useful for putting a fake king on the throne, not for adding to party firepower.

Draegn · May 24, 2019

S'mon said:
IMC a Simulacrum is AC 10 hp 10 all stats 10. Useful for putting a fake king on the throne, not for adding to party firepower.

Or a queen who needs a heir yet does not have the time to spend producing one in a more traditional manner. Who would the heir love more? Queen mom or Simulamom?

Lalato · May 25, 2019

Draegn said:
Or a queen who needs a heir yet does not have the time to spend producing one in a more traditional manner. Who would the heir love more? Queen mom or Simulamom?

Simulamom use formula?

https://similac.com/baby-formula/similac-advance

Leatherhead · May 25, 2019

"Cannot learn" reminds me of my Grandpa, you could argue with him for days. :angel:

Storyteller Hero · May 25, 2019

It might be sensible to roleplay with yes for short-term memory but no for long-term memory beyond a day or so, so a simulacrum might be able to interact well enough for the first day to fool others, but as time passes people will become increasingly suspicious.

Since a simulacrum is very expensive to make and maintain, and is inherently fragile, it's reasonable to assume that most high level wizards won't make one. Acquiring a large amount of ruby dust could also pose potential challenges.