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<blockquote data-quote="Cap'n Kobold" data-source="post: 6866513" data-attributes="member: 6802951"><p>Regarding the initial question, I'd say that in a situation where character knowledge is uncertain (such as with Trolls and fire), I'd ask the DM. They'll either tell me "Yes its known", "No, its not known", or ask for some sort of check. Problem solved.</p><p></p><p>Using OOC knowledge, whether from previous experience from other games, or because you pull out your MM and read the statistics aloud while the DM is finishing the description is generally discouraged IME with roleplayers. Its more common with the "D&D as tactical wargame", but even then asking the DM is common as well. If you think that your character has a specific reason to know something, then go for it, or at least make that part of your question to the DM.</p><p></p><p>Bear in mind that sticking with your character doesn't mean that you have to avoid using fire on a troll, just because you know it works OOC. Its perfectly logical for a character to try fire to hurt something if normal weapons aren't effective for example. "Automatically using fire because OOC you know it works." and "Avoiding using fire under any circumstance because OOC you know it works." are two different extremes, but they are still extremes to be avoided.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cap'n Kobold, post: 6866513, member: 6802951"] Regarding the initial question, I'd say that in a situation where character knowledge is uncertain (such as with Trolls and fire), I'd ask the DM. They'll either tell me "Yes its known", "No, its not known", or ask for some sort of check. Problem solved. Using OOC knowledge, whether from previous experience from other games, or because you pull out your MM and read the statistics aloud while the DM is finishing the description is generally discouraged IME with roleplayers. Its more common with the "D&D as tactical wargame", but even then asking the DM is common as well. If you think that your character has a specific reason to know something, then go for it, or at least make that part of your question to the DM. Bear in mind that sticking with your character doesn't mean that you have to avoid using fire on a troll, just because you know it works OOC. Its perfectly logical for a character to try fire to hurt something if normal weapons aren't effective for example. "Automatically using fire because OOC you know it works." and "Avoiding using fire under any circumstance because OOC you know it works." are two different extremes, but they are still extremes to be avoided. [/QUOTE]
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