1) Maybe this isn't a normal Simalcrum (though I assume it is given we're actually claiming it's part of an Archfiend level mirror mephit, and normal MMs cast like the normal spell), but a simalcrum is a creature made of ice and snow (or maybe shadow); the illusion is that the ice/snow (or shadow) looks like a person. True Seeing should show the illusion for what it really is -- a block of ice and snow (or shadow) shaped like Grimjaw. As a side note, barring some other ability I don't understand: True Seeing does have a range of 120', so Vholdran would have no idea unless he got within 120'; since True Seeing specifically doesn't work through other Clairvoyance/etc spells.<br/><br/>2) I was assuming that any disguise check could be countered by noticing things like an obvious wig or "That's not how hair works" -- but re-reading spot, that's not the case. Withdrawn.<br/><br/>3) I'm confused why an assassin would send a warning (an invisible sneaky warning, no less), but if Methu is at least confident that he fell for a trick that isn't a setup for a counter ambush -- that makes it at least not a total botch.<br/><br/>4) I did a strike-through because it had been addressed. To be clear: I'm disappointed because I expressed a concern before I made Methu that 'pretty much everything has ways of avoiding Energy Drain'. I voiced an issue, I was told "Nah, it's okay -- use up a quality to make it a non-issue!", and now I'm being told "Actually, nope, you're still going to have that issue that's pretty core to your character." I didn't quit, I'm not asking you to change the ruling -- but I'm disappointed. If you can't understand why, I don't know how else to explain it. If Energy Drain is too powerful, I wish you had simply told me that before I dedicated all this effort into it -- not just tried to turn it off or 'delay it' whenever possible. Whatever rule you can point to or clever turn of phrase that points out how wrong I am doesn't remove that disappointment.<br/><br/>Even if I accept that there are ways to circumvent Energy Drain: I find your example (reflecting Anasil's attacks) hilarious. I've already expressed in PMs that I think Methu is under powered, and Anasil has expressed the same openly. We're currently in a fight, alongside other characters that are<em>miles</em>above us -- and you're looking for ways to limit us? Come on, dude. That's just salt in the wound.<br/><br/>5) I'm not referring to raising Grimjaw as a Wight or anything Soul Eater-y (it wasn't slain by Energy Drain anyway) -- I'm suggesting Galyxx's vision (Life Sight) is based on a target being 'alive' or not. It's another reason why I am confused that we were tricked into attacking the Simalcrum. We should have known as soon as we teleported out when Methu was like "He's right there" and Galyxx goes "Uh, there's nothing alive down there."