Rakshasa and Disguise.

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Aren
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Rakshasa and Disguise.

Post by Aren »

Preface: I don't play a Rakshasa, and I don't know anyone who does.

However, I think that this particular race should have the (Disguised) tag removed from its disguises. I still think that piercing the disguise by inspecting the Rakshasa should let the spotter know that there's something off about it.

The Rakshasa has potential to be immensely interesting in social role play, but the sad fact is that people (most people) - whether they mean to or not - role play differently around disguises - even if they don't pierce the disguise.

Sincerely

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Re: Rakshasa and Disguise.

Post by The GrumpyCat »

Hello.

I see where you are coming from with this - but to me the same issues apply (all be it on a smaller scale) with removing the disguise tag. It opens up options for abuse. A bigger issue is that this in itself could potentially be used to metagame someones identity. Spot someone swapping identities without the disguise tag? They're probably a Rackshasa.
I'm going to move this to denied.
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