The ability to remain undetected by other creatures, either by skill or special effect.
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In Pathfinder, how does Stealth work with Sneak Attack?
So, in Pathfinder, it seems that being able to use stealth in order to gain sneak attacks only works in the surprise round, with the rules as written.
So, imagine a scenario where we have a sniper ...
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Does a character have to successfully hide from all opponents to be hidden?
Specific example - If a rogue successfully hides from one opponent can he then sneak attack that opponent? Or can the opponents allies use a free action to yell out, "Hey, the annoying guy with the ...
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Ninjas! Which games systems, or campaign settings focus, exclusively on subterfuge classes?
I'm looking for a game systems and/or campaign setting that focuses almost extensively on subterfuge classes/ninjas.
I don't have any setting restrictions - this could be in any time period, or ...
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Does 'Reactive Stealth' allow a gnome to become hidden using the partial cover of a companion?
Reactive Stealth: If you have any cover or concealment when you make an
initiative check, you can make a
Stealth check.
Our group has a bard gnome that usually starts combat behind the front ...
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Does cover also grant concealment?
One of the PC who plays in my Encounters session has a power that lets him make a stealth check to hide if he has "concealment." Last night we was behind a hard corner in a room without any other ...
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Can a sleeping character Hide?
Hiding requires an opposed roll.
Can a sleeping character hide at all? If they do so, do they roll Hide when they go to sleep (for hiding their sleeping spot, etc.), or do they make an opposed roll ...
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When a creature is invisible, but not hidden, do the enemies know the location of the creature?
When a creature is invisible but not hidden, one could argue that the players still know it's general location.
If a creature becomes invisible and not hidden does it remain on the battle-mat?
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Understanding stealth and ambushing
I was looking at this map and realized I have a problem understanding stealth.
The guys indicated with letters are ambushing. Does that mean that they're using active stealth against passive ...
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Is it possible to roll Stealth versus multiple targets when one or more can see you?
Is it possible to roll Stealth versus multiple targets when one or more can see you?
So for example, if the character moves into the corridor, where the majority of the monsters can no longer see ...
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Does movement whilst hidden provoke opportunity attacks?
Playing a rogue in my first two D&D Sessions ever thanks to online tabletop (a god send, really!)
However, I've come to learn that it's not an easy task (however, my healer has kept me from death ...
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Would someone sustaining a spell effect negate their Stealth?
Would someone sustaining a spell effect negate their Hidden status acquired by a successful Stealth roll?
I've checked the Essentials, and it mentions Keep Quiet under the requirements for Remaining ...
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How can I recreate an “ambush in the night” scenario?
The "ambush in the night" is a staple of adventure fiction: Arrows fly through the night, but the heroes can't see who is shooting. I'm interested in recreating such a scenario in D&D 4e, but the ...
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What are some ways you can defeat extra senses?
Specifically from the point of view of a rogue, it's kinda disheartening to realise that around paragon your best trick will be neutralised. What are some useful, viable ways to defeat things like ...
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Does a hidden creature trigger powers from those it's hidden from?
Of what I searched in, I haven't found a clear indication as to the answer of this question: When a creature is Hidden from another creature, let's call them "Heidie" and "Attacky" respectively, does ...
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Can a mark be maintained when the target succeeds on a Stealth check and becomes Hidden?
In a similar vein to my previous question , can a mark from a Fighter, Battlemind, etc. be maintained when the target succeeds on a Stealth check vs. a Defender's passive Perception and becomes Hidden ...
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Does the combination of Blinded and Deafened statuses make other creatures hidden?
If an item and or attack power in 4e gives a creature both the blinded and deafened status effects and the creature has no alternative senses (blind sight, tremor sight) is it reasonable to treat all ...
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What are the “normal requirements” to hiding?
I have a Rogue Thief in my campaign, currently leveling up to Level 2. As per his build he has available the following power:
Fleeting Ghost Rogue Utility 2
You are stealthy and fleet of foot ...
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Would Star Indigo Seed dyes penalize stealth?
In D&D 4e, would a player marked with ink from star indigo seeds (which are said to shine as bright as candle) be penalized when trying to sneak through the dark or elsewhere?
This is from the ...
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Doing something sneaky in combat
Let's say I'm a Goliath Barbarian. I want to use my Stone's Endurance racial ability as a minor action, which grants me +5 resist all damage until end of next turn. But, I don't want my opponent to ...
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Published adventures rewarding an athletic stealthy character
Probably largely inspired by all the time I spent fresh out of high school playing Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven, I put one of my players through a solo game in which I encouraged all the physical skills ...
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What is the penalty for stealthing at normal speed?
In both Pathfinder and D&D 3.5e, the rules for stealthing (Stealth, Hide and Move Silently) state:
When moving at a speed greater than half but less than your normal
speed, you take a –5 ...
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If a foe's perception check beats your stealth check, do you still get CA against them?
If a character is stealthing, let's say in total concealment, and its target perceives it by beating its stealth roll, then does the stealthing character have CA against the target?
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Sneaking up on sleeping giants
There's this dwarf that might want to sneak up next to a sleeping giant and slay it or steal its coins (from a sack near the giant).
How would you handle this?
Some tools the rules offer: Dexterity ...
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How should a stealthy attack start combat?
Say, a PC fires a longbow at an enemy without their knowledge before combat has begun, how should combat start?
Should there be a stealth/perception opposed check?
Should a successful/unsuccessful ...
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Murder and thievery near sleeping foes
I may soon encounter a situation where player characters might sneak up on some sleeping giants and try to murder them or steal their coins, which are stored in bags near the sleeping giants.
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