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I find the arguments about knowing location persuasive, and I'm thinking about how I might want to incorporate that. Thank you!

If you're running Rules as Written, surprise requires hiding because the only rule given for determining who is surprised is based on hiding: PHB p. 189 : "The DM determines who might be surprised. If neither side tries to be stealthy, they automatically notice each other. Otherwise, the DM...

Would anyone like to comment on my interpretation of these rules for my campaign? Determining Surprise and Start of Combat Only hidden creatures can gain surprise : Only creatures who will be hidden at the first round of combat are able to surprise other creatures. Players decide pre-combat if...