01-17-2018, 05:21 PM
I've been reading up on illusion disbelief now, like many others I suppose One interesting point of view on automatic disbelief I read was, that in a universe with magic and magical creatures automatic disbelief of the strange isn't so easy. Just because I stick my hand through a wall doesn't mean I know it's an illusion, it could be a number of other weird phenomena, but it would be suspicious. If I created a silent image of a ghostly figure, sticking your hand through it wouldn't be suspicious at all. If I create an illusory ninja that doesn't make a sound, that's possible. Or a double axe weilding barbarian with an assortment of magical looking objects not making a sound doesn't mean I know it is an illusion. Even if I my weapon passed through him doesn't mean I automatically know he's not real. He could be using magic like sculpt sound or silence, blink even! Same goes for ventriloquism and other auditory illusions, so many terrible creatures can become invisible at will! Now I do think characters experienced with magic spells and illusions have a better chance to spot an illusion using other abilities besides will saves, like spellcraft.