I'm interested in RAW (every GM has ruled the same way so far). When you crit (or hit) with a Eldritch Shot spell effects and damage from the arrow are supposed to happen simultaneously. In some cases, the order they are applied matters. For example, you could hydraulic push a target into a space (or out of) a space where your crit specialization is effective.
As a player, I've had games ruined by both a lack of GM Agency and by a GM not knowing the rules therefore allowing whatever to happen. In my local area A) most fights are over in the first round after the suprise rounds. If there is no threat of dying why even bother with combat. This problem is worse when you have tables with one high level character and many low level ones (ex: levels: 1,1,1,4). The 4th level character is almost untouchable and can likely solo the low tier fights. Part B of the problem, is that bad GMs do add variation to the game by lack of knowledge or enforcement. When the GM doesn't know the area of the rules they rely on players who are biased towards having their plans work. Unfortunately, I have no solutions. I just need to say too easy is just as bad as too hard.
Updated for 2018:
Swim Speed:
Bonus to Swim checks (but no swim speed):
Using the stealth skill is done differently at every table I visit. If I have 3 attacks (+6/+6/+1 using rapid shot) and am attacking from inside an area that is in darkness. I have dark vision and my target does not. Do I get Sneak Attack on all attacks, 1 attack or two attacks.
Can I make stealth roll after a 5 ft step? If you are invisible (greater invisibility) and your opponent knows where you are, when you move and make a successful stealth check, does your opponent know if you've taken a 5 ft step or a move action? If I am invisible and the targets know I am present and what 5' square I occupy, I get +2 to my ranged attack.
Using the stealth skill is done differently at every table I visit. If I have 3 attacks (+6/+6/+1 using rapid shot) and am attacking from inside an area that is in darkness. I have dark vision and my target does not. Do I get Sneak Attack on all attacks, 1 attack or two attacks.
Can I make stealth roll after a 5 ft step? If you are invisible (greater invisibility) and your opponent knows where you are, when you move and make a successful stealth check, does your opponent know if you've taken a 5 ft step or a move action? If I am invisible and the targets know I am present and what 5' square I occupy, I get +2 to my ranged attack.
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