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Message: <blockquote data-quote="AnotherGuy" data-source="post: 9610109" data-attributes="member: 7029930">Yes, otherwise you abuse the fair play notion.The DM may(1) Handwave the long rest as all good with no RE roll due to pacing, RL time-constraints, nothing prepped...etc.Conversely can this be done in TB or is the table forced to participate as per the game rules? (2) Unload a prepared encounter whether it be to for balance purposes (resource attrition), to inflect the danger of the terrain, the encounter is part of exposition ...etc(3)  Utilise RE to determine potential encounters.In either of these three instances, the Alarm spell is not necessary for them to take effect.Once the potential intruder is established, the DM, via guidance of the monster fluff and stat block determines the approach taken by the intruder.See belowGiven your background in law do you feel the legal term "reasonable person" is largely unconstrained and a pretty loose notion?I accept that a reasonable DM engages in fair play.If not, then either the DM is young and/or inexperienced and/or there are other issues at play.Yes of course. One need not use an Alarm spell, a party could set up a rotational watch, or select a location that could minimise the risk of potential intruders (i.e. ranger input)...etcThe party's actions have great importance in a game where fair play is expected.One, I would think, only question it if they did not enjoy the style and/or believing that a reasonable amount of fair play could not be achieved.Even TB relies on fair play to some extent, however miniscule.</blockquote>

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