The Logic (or Lack of) in D&D

[Hussar]

This just suggests to me that it should be a Cape (or Mantle) of Elvenkind - not boots - that grants a bonus to move silently (muffling the sounds of the body and its clothing, items, etc rather than muffling just the steps the feet make). Just as a Cloak of Invisibility would hide what was within it, a Cape of Silence would muffle what was within it.

Then it would all make a little more sense . . . .

But then it would not be D&D, in all its illogical "glory."

Yes, but, if we used that, we couldn't blatantly rip off Tolkein.

 

[Li Shenron]

From a reality point of view it really doesn't make sense but I have gotten to the stage now where I realise that D&D rules and their ability to simulate reality diverge in many places. I accept that and just don't worry whether or not it makes complete logical sense

IMHO stuff from D&D rules starts losing sense only when the situation becomes more complicated than "normal" (e.g. when you have to adjudicate 2 effects at the same time), but the gamers still want to fit the circumstances into the RAW.

As illogical as it seemed that a pair of boots helped you fly more silently, I still let him keep the +10 from them and he went past the baddies without them noticing.

I can't think of another case at the moment... But then I think you ruled fairly anyway: the boots of elvenkind could have been a ring or an amulet, and no one would have thought they limited the bonus to your hand or your neck!

 

[Doghead Thirteen]

I don't see how you could bump into a migrating African swallow, as they are non-migratory. Since I can't see the swallow, perhaps it'd be invisible, too. Still, you should see the coconut regardless.

Perhaps someone missed their 'Recognise Monty Python Reference' check...

 

[BRP2]

I know this may sound weird to some people, but Sneak Attack and Power Attack always confused me. When you Sneak Attack, you use precision to score a more damaging hit. When you Power Attack, you throw precision out for the sake of hitting harder. It always seemed kind of weird to me.

 

[Xer0]

Perhaps someone missed their 'Recognise Monty Python Reference' check...

You did notice that he mentioned the African Swallow was Non-migratory? Right?

 

[Vyvyan Basterd]

Perhaps someone missed their 'Recognise Monty Python Reference' check...

Yes. And his/her name is *drumroll* Doghead Thirteen! What did this fine person win today? A one-hour free argument session, a coupon for a free egg spam spam spam spam spam spam baked beans spam spam spam and spam with the purchase of a spam menu item of equal or greater value, a dead parrot with the accompanying license, and a court order to go back and watch the holy grail 100 times before bothering others about 'Recognise Monty Python Reference' checks.

 

[Xer0]

Yes. And his/her name is *drumroll* Doghead Thirteen! What did this fine person win today? A one-hour free argument session, a coupon for a free egg spam spam spam spam spam spam baked beans spam spam spam and spam with the purchase of a spam menu item of equal or greater value, a dead parrot with the accompanying license, and a court order to go back and watch the holy grail 100 times before bothering others about 'Recognise Monty Python Reference' checks.

And no Vikings!

 

[Jolly Giant]

And no Vikings!

Hey! Stop discriminiating against Vikings!

 

[Einan]

Everyone responsible for this thread has been sacked.

 

[Fifth Element]

The character in question was carrying a spiked chain.

He is therefore a munchkin and deserves a -10 penalty to all skill checks.



Edit: He should have wanted to face the peril, anyway.