Does a character need to be intentionally searching for a trap to be able to...
I've been trying to figure out whether a character needs to actively be looking for traps (i.e. spending a move action) in order to be able to find them or she simply gets a reactive check when she...
View ArticleAnswer by Carcer for Does a character need to be intentionally searching for...
Usually, yes - an active search effort is required. The rules seem to presume that characters do not notice traps unless they are actively looking for them, though some characters may have abilities...
View ArticleAnswer by Nepene Nep for Does a character need to be intentionally searching...
Pathfinder doesn't have inherent passive perception so you do indeed need to spend an action to trigger the skill generally. Carcer has noted some abilities which give passive perception. There's also...
View ArticleAnswer by ShadowKras for Does a character need to be intentionally searching...
Yes, you do You have to be actively searching for things that are hidden in order to actually create the stimulus that will allow you to find them, such as traps, hidden doors, or another creature....
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