I asked myself this question (not mechanically, but how he actually does evade the sights of creatures with darkvision in darkness) and came to no conclusion. Do you guys have any possible explanation for this?
Not really other than “magic”. In earlier editions there was no darkvision but rather an infravision (infrared like night vision goggles) and ultra vision (ultraviolet) . Then you could have explained it (possibly) by an inborn ability to control the infrared/ultraviolet energy you were giving off to match the surroundings rendering you invisible. Now? “MAGIC”.
I asked myself this question (not mechanically, but how he actually does evade the sights of creatures with darkvision in darkness) and came to no conclusion. Do you guys have any possible explanation for this?
Creature with darkvision can see in darkness as if it were dim light. A Gloom Stalker effectively blends in with this shadow, evading creatures' sight, even ones that rely on darkvision can't see them when (lightly) obscured by such darkness.
Think similar to how a Skulker feat user or wood elf can hide in the shadow of twillight (dim light) while everyone else is visible in such lightly obscured area.
If you want a non-magical explanation you could rationalise it like the "they can only see movement" thing from Jurassic Park.
Since darkvision lacks colour it's harder to distinguish things that shouldn't be there, and therefore easier for creatures to blend in. If you have some form of grey camouflage then by holding still a creature with darkvision would have a harder time seeing you? Whereas a creature without darkvision, while they'd still have a hard time spotting you due to the low light, might notice that your colouration does not match your surroundings?
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Maybe its easily explained as an early form Of hide in plain sight. stilling breath and covering heat/sound signatures. sometimes rules and rolls come first, then its explained narratively based on the situation at hand.
I asked myself this question (not mechanically, but how he actually does evade the sights of creatures with darkvision in darkness) and came to no conclusion. Do you guys have any possible explanation for this?
Not really other than “magic”. In earlier editions there was no darkvision but rather an infravision (infrared like night vision goggles) and ultra vision (ultraviolet) . Then you could have explained it (possibly) by an inborn ability to control the infrared/ultraviolet energy you were giving off to match the surroundings rendering you invisible. Now? “MAGIC”.
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Creature with darkvision can see in darkness as if it were dim light. A Gloom Stalker effectively blends in with this shadow, evading creatures' sight, even ones that rely on darkvision can't see them when (lightly) obscured by such darkness.
Think similar to how a Skulker feat user or wood elf can hide in the shadow of twillight (dim light) while everyone else is visible in such lightly obscured area.
If you want a non-magical explanation you could rationalise it like the "they can only see movement" thing from Jurassic Park.
Since darkvision lacks colour it's harder to distinguish things that shouldn't be there, and therefore easier for creatures to blend in. If you have some form of grey camouflage then by holding still a creature with darkvision would have a harder time seeing you? Whereas a creature without darkvision, while they'd still have a hard time spotting you due to the low light, might notice that your colouration does not match your surroundings?
Former D&D Beyond Customer of six years: With the axing of piecemeal purchasing, lack of meaningful development, and toxic moderation the site isn't worth paying for anymore. I remain a free user only until my groups are done migrating from DDB, and if necessary D&D, after which I'm done. There are better systems owned by better companies out there.
I have unsubscribed from all topics and will not reply to messages. My homebrew is now 100% unsupported.
Maybe its easily explained as an early form Of hide in plain sight. stilling breath and covering heat/sound signatures. sometimes rules and rolls come first, then its explained narratively based on the situation at hand.