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<blockquote data-quote="Celebrim" data-source="post: 4040133" data-attributes="member: 4937">Yes, it is part of the rules whether it is written down or not.&nbsp; What does that have to do with the statement you are quoting?&nbsp; What did I say in that quote that leads you to think that I'm contridicting that?What on Earth are you talking about?&nbsp; From exactly what are you drawing that inference?Do you mind to much if I point out the gaping hole in what I think is your logic?&nbsp; Just because I've said that the formal official rules declare something is impossible, doesn't mean that I think that there must be some house rule or body of precedent in a particular game which means that it is possible.&nbsp; Where the rules are already clear, why would house rules pop into existance?&nbsp;&nbsp; Exactly why should any given table overturn any particular official rule in favor of a house rule?&nbsp; Yes, there could be some house ruling that would rule that a guy falling off his horse should have a slight possibility of breaking his neck, but nothing compells such a rule to come into existance.&nbsp; Quite a few referees would not believe that would make thier game universe better, and I'd be numbered among those.For the record, you aren't responding to me here.&nbsp; I haven't quoted the DMG in this discussion.Oh?&nbsp; Perhaps, but whoever these people are they aren't me.&nbsp; Again, I never quoted the DMG and if I did I would endeavor not to quote it selectively precisely so I could avoid the sort of attack you are now mounting.&nbsp; If I had quoted that passage from the DMG, I would have used the full quote so that I could get ahead of the objection you are now making AND saved myself the attack on my character.&nbsp; Ok, maybe not that last one, but still.Clearly its getting late.&nbsp; Some peoples power of reasoning seems to be slipping for want of rest.&nbsp; Get some sleep and then take a fresh look at what I wrote in the morning.&nbsp;&nbsp; ???</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Celebrim, post: 4040133, member: 4937"] Yes, it is part of the rules whether it is written down or not. What does that have to do with the statement you are quoting? What did I say in that quote that leads you to think that I'm contridicting that? What on Earth are you talking about? From exactly what are you drawing that inference? Do you mind to much if I point out the gaping hole in what I think is your logic? Just because I've said that the formal official rules declare something is impossible, doesn't mean that I think that there must be some house rule or body of precedent in a particular game which means that it is possible. Where the rules are already clear, why would house rules pop into existance? Exactly why should any given table overturn any particular official rule in favor of a house rule? Yes, there could be some house ruling that would rule that a guy falling off his horse should have a slight possibility of breaking his neck, but nothing compells such a rule to come into existance. Quite a few referees would not believe that would make thier game universe better, and I'd be numbered among those. For the record, you aren't responding to me here. I haven't quoted the DMG in this discussion. Oh? Perhaps, but whoever these people are they aren't me. Again, I never quoted the DMG and if I did I would endeavor not to quote it selectively precisely so I could avoid the sort of attack you are now mounting. If I had quoted that passage from the DMG, I would have used the full quote so that I could get ahead of the objection you are now making AND saved myself the attack on my character. Ok, maybe not that last one, but still. Clearly its getting late. Some peoples power of reasoning seems to be slipping for want of rest. Get some sleep and then take a fresh look at what I wrote in the morning. ??? [/QUOTE]

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