The Law(s) of Surprise - Slidin' Into My DMs #27

The Law of Surprise has been declared! But how does it work in D&D 5e, exactly? And more importantly, what kinds of things do players and DMs need to keep in mind when playing as and with a character who wants to stealth and surprise as often as possible?

Also, a Quick Ruling on Verbal Components of spells (can they be whispered?)

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Intro:(0:00)
Quick Ruling - Verbal Components:(3:13)
The Law(s) of Surprise:(15:26)
Tips for playing with Surprise:(31:21)

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