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Message: <blockquote data-quote="iserith" data-source="post: 8055644" data-attributes="member: 97077">I think we're on the same page with the distinctions for the purposes of this discussion.It doesn't deprive you of anything except a story that might have been but is now something different, which can happen at any decision point during the course of the game. A character has made an assertion about the NPC's nature which may or may not be true. What do you do about that? Does your diplomatic character get upset at what looks like a hasty conclusion about a potential ally? Does your conspiratorial character consider the possibilities and seek confirmation? Does your cautious paladin put this to the test by detecting evil? Does your reckless barbarian cut her open to see if lich-stuff falls out?If you're stepping outside of those considerations and into thinking "Man, this guy's character wouldn't know that," not only is that not for you to decide, but it's something you're doing to yourself.That could be achieved at my game. You could even achieve it playing next to a guy who says his character knows all about fiendish weaknesses. But of course, his assertions don't necessarily mean he's correct. It bears testing and documentation! With the right personal characteristics in place, the character's dogged desire to rigorously test his companion's hypotheses might even be worth Inspiration.</blockquote>