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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mistwell" data-source="post: 3446070" data-attributes="member: 2525">I think you are being intentionally obtuse, as in intentionally not getting it.  You know a core rules and primary sources argument is only useful if those rules are not vague, but clear.  If there is a question about those rules, you go to the FAQ.  Which is why it is a subject that needs clarification.  That's the purpose of turning to a frequently asked questions list - it's something that has raised a question often, and could use clarification.If the core rules primary source arguement were valid in these kinds of cases, you would never, EVER, be able to refer to the FAQ.Perfect example of what I mean when I say you are being intentionally obtuse.  You know I am not calling you an angle.  I was not insulting you, just pointing out I think you are intentionally not discussing the issue at hand to be cutesey about it.  Much like the "angle" comment you just made - cutsey.I appreciate that you are trying to keep things lighthearted.  But there was no reason for the "people are just trying to follow the rules and maybe you should lobby WOTC to change thing" comment.  That was a dig, and you know it.The FAQ is an official source.  It is no more or less official than the source that gives that primary source rule you like so much.  It is not written by different people, or intended to have a different hierarchy of meaning to players and DMs.  Both sets of writings are intended to be helpful to players and DMs in figuring out the rules.  When a rule in a source is vague, the FAQ tries to clarify it.  You are of course always free to use your own judgement, but I think when people ask "What is the official ruling on this issue" we should go with what the FAQ suggests unless there is a clearly contradictory rule in the books, as opposed to in our personal opinions.</blockquote>

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