Moving through squares occupied by non-combatants

[MarkB]

I believe this thread concerns creatures that desire neither.

Or, given the situation that the OP presented, are you saying that the DM should somehow 'get it straight from the house's mouth'?

Either they are prepared to give way or they aren't - it can't be 'neither' because there isn't a third option. And yes, it's up to the DM to decide which.

 

[mvincent]

it can't be 'neither' because there isn't a third option.

I disagree. An immobile creature is evidently "neither" (and so is considered difficult terrain). This is RAW.

A confused, unobservant or impartial creature might behave similarly, neither getting out of your way nor preventing you from passing.

 

[Griego]

I disagree. An immobile creature is evidently "neither" (and so is considered difficult terrain). This is RAW.

A confused, unobservant or impartial creature might behave similarly, neither getting out of your way nor preventing you from passing.

Agreed. Sometimes people/creatures get in the way, even if they don't mean to. I'll probably use difficult terrain for this, maybe even allow a Tumble check or Overrun, depending on the circumstances.

Thanks for the input, everyone.