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<blockquote data-quote="The Crimson Binome" data-source="post: 6986946" data-attributes="member: 6775031">Yes, that is a possible interpretation. The DM can say that the archer remains hidden, even though the PCs have direct line of sight to him, because the PCs didn't specifically say that they're checking the trees for snipers. Or even if they say they're specifically checking the trees for snipers, the DM might say that this requires a check, which they can fail. And the DM can further say that, since the PCs aren't specifically looking at where the archer is hidden, he has advantage on the attack roll, and they aren't alerted to his presence until the arrow hits them (or goes whizzing past). That is a totally valid interpretation.The alternative interpretation is that the archer must break cover in order to gain a clear line to his target, so the PCs automatically see him, and therefore his attack roll is not made with advantage. This interpretation is equally supported.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="The Crimson Binome, post: 6986946, member: 6775031"] Yes, that is a possible interpretation. The DM [I]can[/I] say that the archer remains hidden, even though the PCs have direct line of sight to him, because the PCs didn't [I]specifically[/I] say that they're checking the trees for snipers. Or even if they say they're specifically checking the trees for snipers, the DM might say that this requires a check, which they can fail. And the DM can further say that, since the PCs aren't [I]specifically[/I] looking at where the archer is hidden, he has advantage on the attack roll, and they aren't alerted to his presence until the arrow hits them (or goes whizzing past). That is a totally valid interpretation. The alternative interpretation is that the archer must break cover in order to gain a clear line to his target, so the PCs automatically see him, and therefore his attack roll is not made with advantage. This interpretation is equally supported. [/QUOTE]

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