Frequently it is said (sometimes by me) that 5e's rules expect the reader to use 'natural language' or the 'normal' meaning of words when interpreting any words in the rules texts the game doesn't specifically define. Where does this idea come from? If it is a rule, where is it found?
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2 asked Oct 22, 2019 at 3:35
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- 4\$\begingroup\$ Related (possibly dupe): What is the source for 5e defaulting to plain English readings of non-game terms? \$\endgroup\$Rubiksmoose– Rubiksmoose2019-10-22 03:38:34 +00:00Commented Oct 22, 2019 at 3:38
- \$\begingroup\$ If there was a rule, what language would you use to interpret it? \$\endgroup\$enkryptor– enkryptor2019-10-22 14:03:22 +00:00Commented Oct 22, 2019 at 14:03
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