Talk:DETECT MODE *

Not sure about adding another Detect Mode page but here's a proposed description

Detect Mode

When you activate Detect Mode using the Mode Bar your movement rate becomes reduced and your Spot and Listen checks are now always active against hidden attackers. This Mode will also improve your ability to find traps or hidden creatures and while standing still gain a small bonus to the skill check.

Notes

The Game Manual description is misleading, your Spot and Listen are not always active when Passively Searching but a target may quickly change Modes. Only in Detect Mode or with Keen Senses are Spot and Listen always active. However a quick opponent may have engaged Detect Mode when an attacker enters stealth, making it more difficult to be caught flat footed unless they are also attacking another creature. But then this may also be considered a flank attack.

NWN2 Tip

Use often with either Spot or Listen against close hidden attackers (Hide in Plain Sight) or for when Searching for traps.

Gameplay

Detect Mode and or Keen Senses are key factors in avoiding quick and close sneak attacks. Standing Passively still is ineffective against these attacks and it is recommended to keep relocating your position and selecting Detect Mode. Ragimund (talk) 10:40, April 25, 2019 (UTC)