What Does "Simulation" Mean To You? [+]

[Maxperson]

Not that "official D&D settings" have anything to do with this specifically.

It doesn't really matter to the point. The point is that a DM would have to alter the setting, giving it special rules that allow PCs to know about levels.

 

[GobHag]

Hit points are not just meat. The ogre didn't connect with the 10th level fighter, because if he had he would have fared as badly as the 1st level fighter. His skill, though, gave him more hit points allowing him to deflect the blow where the 1st level fighter wasn't skilled enough to survive.

I genuinely no longer believe this, if someone describes their PC standing stock still and the Ogre's club just smashes onto them as there's now an impression of their form on it while the PC stays the same because it's equally ridiculous to me that someone can say that they block or deflect that Ogre's club with their non-magical sword, polearm, or hammers.

 

[Maxperson]

I genuinely no longer believe this, if someone describes their PC standing stock still and the Ogre's club just smashes onto them as there's now an impression of their form on it while the PC stays the same because it's equally ridiculous to me that someone can say that they block or deflect that Ogre's club with their non-magical sword, polearm, or hammers.

I very strongly disagree. Standing there and having a club bounce off of your face is much more ridiculous.

 

[AnotherGuy]

I genuinely no longer believe this, if someone describes their PC standing stock still and the Ogre's club just smashes onto them as there's now an impression of their form on it while the PC stays the same because it's equally ridiculous to me that someone can say that they block or deflect that Ogre's club with their non-magical sword, polearm, or hammers.

If a person declares they are standing stock still while an ogre is swinging a club at them then they are not actively attempting to avoid the blow. I may call to adjust their AC, I may deem a successful hit to be a critical hit, I may impose a condition with the successful hit with or without a saving throw or I may determine it is a Coup De Grâce.
At my table I'd likely put this to the floor and get the rest of the players' input.