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Message: <blockquote data-quote="clearstream" data-source="post: 4406207" data-attributes="member: 71699">You might recall the question went in just prior to the Compendium entry being unearthed. I can't know the precise timing, but it seems likely the ruling was only in regard to PHB Stealth.  To me it's a matter of balance. Passive means the Rogue's skill nearly invariably works, against many enemies not even failing on a 1. I would personally restrict rolling to alert enemies, because I feel that if those guys are effectively spending actions in their own turns to keep a look out, a passive check makes no sense at all. I'm not trying to reopen this argument: you have excellent reasons for your view and were it relevant I may have come to change my mind.  I absolutely agree with you. If the CSR was addressing his response toward the Compendium version, then his response was flatly wrong. However, I feel we have good grounds to believe his response was addressed toward post-FAQ PHB Stealth. If as you suspect the Compendium entry is not yet official, that again supports this view. -vk</blockquote>