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From: mab@druca.UUCP (Alan Bland)
Newsgroups: net.games.frp
Subject: Re: Invisibility and scrolls
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Date: Thu, 3-Oct-85 12:15:29 EDT
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Posted: Thu Oct  3 12:15:29 1985
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I think it should NOT be possible to read a scroll while it is
invisible.  You should also not be able to read your map of the temple,
or see the Emperor's face on the silver coin in your hand.

As for attacking, picking locks, etc., while you are invisible, it
should be possible, but your effectiveness should be reduced.  Since you
can't see the dagger in your hand, it's a little more difficult to
properly place the backstab.  And your chance to move quietly should be
reduced while invisible, since you might not realize that your sword
scabbard is where it is until it brushes against the wall.

How much should the reduction in ability be?  I'm not that familiar with
D&D, so I can't recommend anything specific other than "all abilities
that require you to see what you're doing are reduced by n levels."
Maybe n should be different for different skills, if you want to be
complex and "realistic."

But if you decide that you CAN read a scroll while being invisible,
there should be a lesser chance of the scroll succeeding.  If it fails,
the DM can have all sorts of fun deciding what happens!
-- 
Alan Bland
AT&T Information Systems, Denver CO
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