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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FireLance" data-source="post: 1917396" data-attributes="member: 3424">Well, just to clarify a couple of things stated in the rules.You can hide while attacking, just at a significant (-20) penalty.I interpret this to mean that a character can attempt a Hide check if he is behind cover, but the opponent can still pitpoint the square or squares where he may be.The situations which are not covered by the rules are:1. Would a 2-1/2' tall halfling under a 3' tall table have cover with respect to a Medium elf standing next to it?The argument is that a Medium elf can always bend or kneel down to negate the cover. However, due to the turn-based nature of D&D combat, I would allow the halfling to benefit from cover for this round, until the elf can adjust his position on his turn. The elf would also have to take the melee penalties for kneeling thereafter.2. Does an attacker who successfully Hides deny his opponent his Dexterity bonus to Armor Class (and can thus sneak attack his opponent)?I'd allow it, as it seems no different from using a move action to feint in combat, except:a. It doesn't need a feat;b. It doesn't come up so often (to balance the above); andc. The -20 penalty to Hide checks is usually more harsh than allowing your opponent to add his BAB to his Sense Motive check (to further balance the first point).Of course, it seems as if my view is in the minority.</blockquote>