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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Flamestrike" data-source="post: 6947480" data-attributes="member: 6788736">Can see me doesn't = does see me.A hidden creature lying on a rooftop and spying on a bunch of orcs by peeking over the top isn't automatically revealed, any more than he is peeking around a tree and watching them. They dont automatically notice him (they might if their passive perception is higher than his stealth result though, or one of them suddenly has a look around for possible spies and rolls perception via the Search action and beats the Rogues stealth result).From the errata:  The question isn’t whether a creature can see you when you’re hiding. The question is whether it can see you clearly. <a href="https://media.wizards.com/2016/downloads/DND/PH-" target="_blank">https://media.wizards.com/2016/downloads/DND/PH-</a>Errata-V1.pdfPeeking around a fallen log you're hiding behind and watching what an enemy is doing, or aiming a crossbow at them stealthily doesn't automatically reveal yourself or ruin your hiding attempt.The general rule is that creatures are aware of nearby combatants. But there is also the specific rule that you don't need to be 100 percent 'unseen' to remain hidden, you just need to be 'unable to be seen clearly'. Apply common sense here.You can stand behind a tree peering through a gap in the branches, or through a hole in the fence, or peek around your fallen log and stay hidden. You remain hidden in this instance until you either give your position away by making an attack (and the attack is made with advantage before revealing your position as per the rules on attacking from hiding), the critters you're watching take the Search action and find you, or you otherwise reveal your position (standing up and calling out to them or whatever).</blockquote>

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