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<blockquote data-quote="snickersnax" data-source="post: 7246271" data-attributes="member: 6888204"><p>After looking at the poorly worded language of the spell, I decided that "either way" referred to whether the person makes the saving throw or not for a deep probe, the person becomes aware of the <deep> probe. scanning surface thoughts is not a "probe".</p><p></p><p>This interpretation seemed consistent with the way that creatures (like dopplegangers and mind flayers) would also read thoughts. There is no reason that a surface thought detection should arouse suspicion unless the scanning person gives away the fact.</p><p></p><p>Example: using detect thoughts to discover the hidden identity of a local crime lord after catching one of his lackeys. </p><p>"What is the secret identity of your boss?"</p><p></p><p>detect thoughts surface scan: " I can't let them know its Bob"</p><p>target says nothing</p><p>" How long have you known it's Bob"</p><p>"crap, he's reading my mind"</p><p>vs.</p><p>insight check: natural 20</p><p>You're pretty sure he know the identity, but he's not talking...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snickersnax, post: 7246271, member: 6888204"] After looking at the poorly worded language of the spell, I decided that "either way" referred to whether the person makes the saving throw or not for a deep probe, the person becomes aware of the <deep> probe. scanning surface thoughts is not a "probe". This interpretation seemed consistent with the way that creatures (like dopplegangers and mind flayers) would also read thoughts. There is no reason that a surface thought detection should arouse suspicion unless the scanning person gives away the fact. Example: using detect thoughts to discover the hidden identity of a local crime lord after catching one of his lackeys. "What is the secret identity of your boss?" detect thoughts surface scan: " I can't let them know its Bob" target says nothing " How long have you known it's Bob" "crap, he's reading my mind" vs. insight check: natural 20 You're pretty sure he know the identity, but he's not talking... [/QUOTE]
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