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<blockquote data-quote="Quasqueton" data-source="post: 1078534" data-attributes="member: 3854"><p>You know, I find that funny. I agree that the UD rule is written clearly. But for some reason I come to the exact opposite understanding of it.</p><p></p><p></p><p>"She retains her Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) even if she is caught flat-footed or struck by an invisible attacker. However, she still loses her Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized."</p><p></p><p></p><p>She retains her [smooth complexion] even if she is [set on fire] or [dowsed with acid]. However, she still loses her [smooth complexion] if [she decomposes after death].</p><p></p><p>So, can her skin be blemished by a dagger cut? By frostbite? By bee stings?</p><p></p><p>Or is her smooth complexion *only* protected against fire and acid?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>He cannot be killed even if caught in an atomic blast or thrust into the sun. However, he can still die of old age.</p><p></p><p>So, can a sword in the heart kill him? Can decapitation? How about starvation? Or is he only protected against an atomic bomb and the sun's core.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't usually participate in these kinds of threads, because it does get down to silly dissecting of words (and I'm a professional editor). But this answer seems so simple and obvious to me that I'm rather surprised that some folks are arguing it. And then Skip gives an answer that seems contrary to what is written. </p><p></p><p>Why is the word "even" in this definition of UD? Without that word, there would be only two conditions in which UD is helpful. But with "even," in the definition, it means the two conditions listed are just examples of situations for which UD is helpful.</p><p></p><p>I'm amazed that this argument has gone on so long, and so heated.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I wouldn't enter this debate even if you gave me a hundred dollars or told me I'd meet a beautiful girl. However, I would put in my thoughts if there were no other threads to respond to.</p><p></p><p>Well, no one gave me $100, and I've not heard of any beautiful girls in this thread, so I guess that means I have to put in a response.</p><p></p><p>Quasqueton</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Quasqueton, post: 1078534, member: 3854"] You know, I find that funny. I agree that the UD rule is written clearly. But for some reason I come to the exact opposite understanding of it. "She retains her Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) even if she is caught flat-footed or struck by an invisible attacker. However, she still loses her Dexterity bonus to AC if immobilized." She retains her [smooth complexion] even if she is [set on fire] or [dowsed with acid]. However, she still loses her [smooth complexion] if [she decomposes after death]. So, can her skin be blemished by a dagger cut? By frostbite? By bee stings? Or is her smooth complexion *only* protected against fire and acid? He cannot be killed even if caught in an atomic blast or thrust into the sun. However, he can still die of old age. So, can a sword in the heart kill him? Can decapitation? How about starvation? Or is he only protected against an atomic bomb and the sun's core. I don't usually participate in these kinds of threads, because it does get down to silly dissecting of words (and I'm a professional editor). But this answer seems so simple and obvious to me that I'm rather surprised that some folks are arguing it. And then Skip gives an answer that seems contrary to what is written. Why is the word "even" in this definition of UD? Without that word, there would be only two conditions in which UD is helpful. But with "even," in the definition, it means the two conditions listed are just examples of situations for which UD is helpful. I'm amazed that this argument has gone on so long, and so heated. I wouldn't enter this debate even if you gave me a hundred dollars or told me I'd meet a beautiful girl. However, I would put in my thoughts if there were no other threads to respond to. Well, no one gave me $100, and I've not heard of any beautiful girls in this thread, so I guess that means I have to put in a response. Quasqueton [/QUOTE]
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