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<blockquote data-quote="Sejs" data-source="post: 1841236" data-attributes="member: 4910"><p>I'd say True Seeing wins this one. HiPS is a supernatural effect that conceals you, True Seeing lets you see thru magical effects that (amongst other things) conceal you. HiPS trumps darkvision - just because you can see thru the shadows doesn't mean they're not there; however True Seeing not only lets you see thru darkness but <em>also</em> sees thru all forms of magical tomfoolery. It's that second bit that would give a HiPS user problems.</p><p></p><p>If where you were HiPSing from also gave you cover/concealment (like say behind a desk, or a tapestry) you'd still be hidden. If you're just standing out in the open and relying on only HiPS to hide you, True Seeing would pierce right thru it.</p><p></p><p>For these kind of situations, it's important to remember that hiding actually lets you move to cover or concealment if it's in a range that's limited by your skill level. What it comes down to, is that against True Seeing, a lazy HiPSer will get found out, whereas one who still makes a point to get behind something should be okay.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sejs, post: 1841236, member: 4910"] I'd say True Seeing wins this one. HiPS is a supernatural effect that conceals you, True Seeing lets you see thru magical effects that (amongst other things) conceal you. HiPS trumps darkvision - just because you can see thru the shadows doesn't mean they're not there; however True Seeing not only lets you see thru darkness but [i]also[/i] sees thru all forms of magical tomfoolery. It's that second bit that would give a HiPS user problems. If where you were HiPSing from also gave you cover/concealment (like say behind a desk, or a tapestry) you'd still be hidden. If you're just standing out in the open and relying on only HiPS to hide you, True Seeing would pierce right thru it. For these kind of situations, it's important to remember that hiding actually lets you move to cover or concealment if it's in a range that's limited by your skill level. What it comes down to, is that against True Seeing, a lazy HiPSer will get found out, whereas one who still makes a point to get behind something should be okay. [/QUOTE]
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