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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PixelKnight" data-source="post: 5452994" data-attributes="member: 6669602">I tend to DM from a more realistic perspective. That is, in a world where extraordinary feats are possible, and despite the existence of magic, the world is still affected by at least some concepts of physics. As a DM, I occasionally have had to make some unpopular rulings just to preserve some sanity to my games. Luckily, I never have too much issue with players.If you as a DM think that a rogue wearing shiny black leather couldn't possibly hide in the middle of a flat, barren, snow covered plain on a bright, sunny day without going prone, no matter what his skill bonus is, no matter what feats he has, then that is your perogative. I would never allow it, no matter what the rules may say. Rules can't overrule intelligence and just basic common sense. That's why there's a DM at all, so that insane rulings like that aren't allowed.So in that case, if you really don't feel like a character could effectively wield a 25 foot spear, even with the monkey grip feat, I say that sounds pretty sensible, and go for it. Usually in circumstances like that, I at least try to offer some sort of alternative to the player, though. The alternative may not be very close to what they were wanting, but I think it is good for players to realize that they can't always be allowed to have whatever they want.</blockquote>