<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=289327.msg14241197#msg14241197">Quote from: PhantomPistoleer on 29-06-2018, 15:09:04</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">In other words, just because they believe that there is a large force coming doesn't mean that they should think that they should run.  So, in conclusion, <strong>my ruling is that players are free to deceive NPCs as a free action, but they can't use bluff to force NPCs to react to said deceptions in a particular way as a free action.</strong>  If you really think about it, it was like Chanticleer was attempting to perform a level 3 spell (mass suggestion) off of a bluff, and even that requires a standard action to cast.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>When you put it that way, I DEFINITELY see why people were upset. I hadn't thought to compare it to a spell result. Given that additional context, I feel silly for even suggesting it.<br/><br/>Mea maxima culpa.<br/><br/>EDIT: Also, thank you for explaining that so clearly. I appreciate that we've been able to discuss this, work out why people got tetchy, and resolve it with all hands satisfied with the resolution (I think?! I'm satisfied, in any case, and I think Phantom and I have talked out our misunderstanding equitably, but I guess I shouldn't assume).<br/><br/>I will be more careful of what I post and how in future, and probably try to avoid posting things without much forethought during distracted intervals of a stressy day.