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What happens when a caster targets an object that looks like a creature with a spell that targets only creatures?
There are many spells which explicitly target creatures:
Choose one creature within range
The target creature is normally supposed to make a saving throw in this case.
What happens when the caster chooses a creature, that is actually an object?…
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How to avoid the determinism of Passive Perception
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Passive perception is exactly that, passive. It's what the PCs are always using when not actively searching for something and doesn't use a roll of the die.
However, being that it is a fixed value, it is deterministic. My…
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Is Dexterity overpowered compared to Strength?
Finesse weapons allow you to use Dex for attack and damage rolls. This allows most of classes, including even some first-line fighters, to dump Str for Dex - you do not lose in attack rolls, only a little bit in damage rolls (there are no finesse…
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If a secret door is noticed with a DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) roll, don't most characters notice it passively?
In one of the published 5e campaigns there is a secret door that:
can be noticed with a successful DC 10 Wisdom (Perception) check.
The way I read this and the way I understand passive perception, that means that any character with a passive…
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8 hour sessions require a meal! How can we incorporate meal breaks into the game itself?
Our group meets once a month for a long 8–10 hour session. There is always the moment at around 6–7 pm where we like to have dinner together. We have always just taken a break and came back to the game after we finish eating, but I am tempted to try…
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Can you make an unwilling creature willing? In other words, what defines “willing”?
Going through the spells, I see the phrase "Willing creature" used to determine who you can cast some spells on. I don't ever see a proper definition of what a willing creature is, but I would assume that it would go something like if you asked them…
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What happens if I'm invisible and something I'm wearing has the Light cantrip cast on it?
The bard in my group cast the light spell on an amulet he was wearing. Then after triggering a trap, he cast invisibility on himself.
What happens in this situation? The amulet is now invisible but does it stop emitting light because of this? Or is…
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Is a dead creature's body considered an "object"?
I never really gave this much thought until this question brought it up: Is a dead creature's body considered to be an object? And is it still a creature?
My initial reaction was that it would not be an object, just a dead creature, since objects…
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Is the omission of a racial +2 to wisdom intentional?
In the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons, the selection of a race determines one or more bonuses to a primary attribute. For example, humans get +1 to all six attributes, while a wood elf gets +2 to Dexterity and a +1 Wisdom.
It is interesting to…
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Did Spirit Guardians just wipe out the Orc army?
I have a cleric who wants to ride a war horse (movement speed 60', dash speed 120') with a spell cast on himself. Controlling a mount does not appear to cost an action, you simply decide if you are controlling it or not.
The 5th level cleric casts…
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Prestidigitation and Druidcraft "harmless sensory effect?"
I'm DMing for our first ever D&D campaign. I've already got some great help from this website.
My sorcerer and druid like their Prestidigitation and Druidcraft spells, but we aren't exactly clear on their limitations. The druid wants to use a shower…
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Do rogues get sneak attack damage added to attacks made outside their turn?
PHB says 'once per turn,' so, it would seem that a Rogue with Sentinel, for example, could "consistently" deal Sneak attack twice per round (whether the enemy triggers an OA or the melee weapon attack provided by the Feat).
So, can rogues deal sneak…
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How can you gain proficiency in a skill after level 1?
I have been reading the Basic Rules a couple times, but could not find any way to gain proficiency in skills past level 1.
For example, if I create a Rogue, I may chose 4 skills among 11:
Acrobatics, Athletics, Deception, Insight, Intimidation,…
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Does roleplaying inherently put you at a disadvantage?
My friend is going to be DMing DnD 3.5 with me and 4 other new players. I want to be the best player I can be.
One thing I have always struggled with is roleplaying. I am an analytical, competitive person by nature; I want to WIN.
When looking at…
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What function does the "light" weapon property serve on the hand crossbow?
In the equipment section of the D&D basic rules, it lists "light" as a weapon property of the hand crossbow.
The "light" property offers the following attributes:
Light. A light weapon is small and easy to handle, making it ideal for use when…
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