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Does either of these count: "If I’m invisible and I shoot an arrow at a target, is hiding again an action? Without a special ability, hiding in combat requires the Hide action." http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/rules-answers-september-2016 Yes, the question is more specific, but the...

I thought the short gargoyle was some example started by Oofta, but there are so many posts to go back. Out of combat does follow the same basic rules for creatures, it just doesn't have to worry the action economy combat does. Invisible objects probably should be treated like a trap other...

Well I do tend to go with RA(I)nterpreted. I have no problems playing games with DM's that rule differently than me. You are a bit mistaken on what I am saying. I am say the Invisible condition as defined includes being "unseen" and condition that will allow one to take the Hide action to be...

There's no "undetected" (or "unseen" for that matter) condition defined either. I think in both cases we all understand the natural language of both words and don't need to have the PH to have a defined condition for everything that is being discussed.

The first line here is the most accurate statement you have made. The game is all about interpretation and rulings of rules. This specific topic is about RAW, which kind of means it is kind of limited to things as written in the book. You could make a case of a misapplication of the "rulings...

If he enjoys wasting those resources, that is fine. The one that gets me is the Sentinel Shield. It is magic enough to determine intent of hidden creatures around you (can't be surprised) isn't like some form of sonar? DM - You look into and see an empty room Perceptive Player - I don't...

I say more like Godzilla vs. King Kong, that way each side can produce the appropriate ending to go with their view.

If I had a player that put that much effort into perception and didn't notice stuff, I would be looking for new players.

If the shields are being worn like armor, then I would consider that just dressing. Determine what type of armor you think it best represents. If it is heavy, then don't take into account the Zogres DEX as a modifier. If it is medium, then do. If the Zogre is actually has one equipped, then...

While the Battle Master is learning his maneuvers, the Champion is learning how to find and hit that sweet spot on a creature that does extra damage. If the Champion fighters takes time to learn maneuvers as well, there is a feat. Seems to make sense.

I guess this all starts with the definition of RAW. To me, that is what you get if the only resource you have is the Player's Handbook [and other published materials]. In another discussion, I backed my own position down to more RAI (Interpreted or Intended take your pick) because since I was...

As some have noted, mostly semantics. Though those semantics guide the game develops overtime. A good deal has to do with the constant use of silly phrases such as "your fee to play the way you want but ..." and "prove there are there is a rule that says you can't run it this way". Those two...

So then you agree that the statement: "A creature that turns invisible is still noticeable until it takes the Hide action. The DM may determine the circumstances are such that the Hide action is not required." is a good interpretation of the Rules along with the contents of the podcast...

OK, I listened to the podcast about Stealth and I didn't hear anything other than a DM can make a situational ruling about whether an invisible creature is unnoticed. You seem to leave out a lot of the discussion about the assumptions of knowing where creatures are and how good invisibility is...

94%. The example of the invisible swordsman by the singing bush is a testament to the dangers of not knowing where someone is, even if you do know where he is not.

Well, on that last part we generally agree. I still believe you must understand what the basic rule as written before (or more commonly interpreted) before making those exceptions. Know how something works in general before adjusting it for specific situations. BTW...

Yes, you always seem to go back to that. "in some cases" - and exception to the standard rule "the DM will decide " - our small agreement that the DM can override the standard rule "an invisible person's location is unknown to the combatant" - exception to the basic rule modified by some cases...

If the rules are silent about something, doesn't that mean it is not a rule. You can certainly rule things the way you wish, but you are kidding yourself if you need this type of validation to you rules that don't exist are rules because they didn't put out a 999 page tome to tell you...

This is a very good point and demonstrates the developers wisdom in the way the rule has been defines. That rogue is not entering the room a significant time after the gargoyle. Logically speaking, the rogue is probably following right on the gargoyles heels withing the same 6 second round...

First thing to remember is that everybody has different expectations on what roleplaying is. I've had some players that think roleplaying is only about doing different voices, but their charactesr lacked depth and consistent responses. Others that didn't do voices or talked from first person...