Whispering/Speaking/Emoting out of hips

[NegInfinity]

What is official stance on whispering/emoting/speaking out of hips? Allowed? Forbidden? Undecided? How about "in hostile situation"?

[DM Ioulaum]

If memory serves it means the whispering speaker consents to player vs player combat if he does not reveal himself / herself. It is similar to speaking to people while invisible, and conveys a certain threat. But it depends on the situation. I imagine you would still need to give a roleplay out if you demand the person reveal himself, or face your sword. The obvious roleplay out being for the hidden person to go away or leave you alone.

http://www.bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3170

Going into stealth mode or Hiding in Plain Sight right in front of someone can be regarded as highly suspicious and hostile and is therefore consenting to PvP, UNLESS the stealthing player roleplays it as a non-hostile action. A way to RP non-hostility is with an explanation such as, "I now go into the shadows," which indicates that you are merely leaving.