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<blockquote data-quote="rushlight" data-source="post: 2034603" data-attributes="member: 3801">I consider that an attempt to circumvent a clear rules pattern.&nbsp; It borders on dairy.&nbsp;While Blink doesn't specifcially address sneak attacks, it makes it clear that half the time you're on the Ethereal plane.&nbsp; Seeing from the Ethereal into the Material isn't the same as regular sight - it's murky, foggy, indistinct, and swirling.&nbsp; Sneak attack states that you must have clear vision to select your spot.&nbsp; Spending half the round being barely able to see what's happening doesn't cut it.&nbsp; It's not a house rule - it's the sneak attack rules.&nbsp; Which people seem all too eager to ignore.&nbsp; &quot;Blink doesn't state it prevents sneak attacking?&nbsp; Well, then it's legal!&quot;&nbsp; Before you agree with that, you should check the sneak attack rules - they apply too.&nbsp; And they foil Blink.&nbsp;Also keep in mind that Blink occurs randomly.&nbsp; You aren't able to plan your attack, since sometimes they miss too - so no planning when it's clear and the striking.&nbsp; &nbsp;If there was a spell that surrounded you with shadowy illumination half the time, would you still say sneak attacks are legal?&nbsp; If so, you'd be wrong.&nbsp;Again, Blink doesn't address sneak attack, and sneak attack doesn't address Blink.&nbsp; But common sense addresses both.&nbsp; Both rules must be applied.&nbsp; Any less and we'd be munchkining the rules.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="rushlight, post: 2034603, member: 3801"] I consider that an attempt to circumvent a clear rules pattern. It borders on dairy. While [i]Blink[/i] doesn't specifcially address sneak attacks, it makes it clear that half the time you're on the Ethereal plane. Seeing from the Ethereal into the Material isn't the same as regular sight - it's murky, foggy, indistinct, and swirling. Sneak attack states that you must have clear vision to select your spot. Spending half the round being barely able to see what's happening doesn't cut it. It's not a house rule - it's the sneak attack rules. Which people seem all too eager to ignore. "[i]Blink[/i] doesn't state it prevents sneak attacking? Well, then it's legal!" Before you agree with that, you should check the sneak attack rules - they apply too. And they foil [i]Blink[/i]. Also keep in mind that [i]Blink[/i] occurs randomly. You aren't able to plan your attack, since sometimes they miss too - so no planning when it's clear and the striking. If there was a spell that surrounded you with shadowy illumination half the time, would you still say sneak attacks are legal? If so, you'd be wrong. Again, [i]Blink[/i] doesn't address sneak attack, and sneak attack doesn't address [i]Blink[/i]. But common sense addresses both. Both rules must be applied. Any less and we'd be munchkining the rules. [/QUOTE]

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