Rethalgamon
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Are enemies considered flat-footed -or- denied their dex bonus to AC against a hidden character? I've a wicked idea for a sniper rogue.
That depends. They're flat-footed if they haven't yet acted in combat. So if combat hasn't begun, and the hidden character is attacking in a surprise round, for example, the enemy is going to be flat-footed.Are enemies considered flat-footed -or- denied their dex bonus to AC against a hidden character?
If you've successfully hidden with respect to another creature, that creature is flat-footed with respect to you. That creature treats you as if you were invisibile ((see page 76)
An attacker gains a +2 bonus on attack tolls against opponetns that can't see it. Opponents are denied their Dexterity bonuses to AC against an invisible attacker's attacks.
As an aside, it is really disappointing that the Rules Compendium misuses "flat-footed." That distinction has been hashed out for years.Rules Compendium pg 92
As an aside, it is really disappointing that the Rules Compendium misuses "flat-footed." That distinction has been hashed out for years.
As an aside, it is really disappointing that the Rules Compendium misuses "flat-footed." That distinction has been hashed out for years.
There are many reasons to take what's written in the RC with a chunk of salt.
None of the groups I play with use it anyway.
So not using it is just like deciding to not use parts of the PHB, MM or DMG. Fine and acceptable to do, but not RAW.
Your argument makes zero sense. Errata doesn't replace the core books, either (nor do you need it to play), but it is obviously the more definitive authority.Not really. You need the PHB, DMG & MM to really play. You don't need the RC... Thus despite WotC saying it was the senior source (in order to boost rev in between editions) it makes zero sense as it doesn't replace those books.