scent and shape change

[meltinbradley]

If one is, say a Rakshasa and shape changes into a human, does the scent ability allow you to smell the Rakshasa, or any shape changer or spell for that reason or does it mask it scent as well. Is there any mention of this in the rules? We were gaming and debating about it last night....any facts or opinions? Thanks...MB

 

[frankthedm]

If one is, say a Rakshasa and shape changes into a human, does the scent ability allow you to smell the Rakshasa, or any shape changer or spell for that reason or does it mask it scent as well. Is there any mention of this in the rules? We were gaming and debating about it last night....any facts or opinions? Thanks...MB

Fact: Creatures with the scent ability can identify familiar odors just as humans do familiar sight.
Opinion: The smell on a creatures does not change when it transforms. The smell a supernaturally transformed creature generates is based on the current form. A smart shapechanger bathes frequently to remove conflicting body oders.

Do note: I keep scent out of the player's hands. If i had to put up with scent on PCs, I would definitely say oders change at the moment of transformation.

 

[FEADIN]

If one is, say a Rakshasa and shape changes into a human, does the scent ability allow you to smell the Rakshasa, or any shape changer or spell for that reason or does it mask it scent as well. Is there any mention of this in the rules? We were gaming and debating about it last night....any facts or opinions? Thanks...MB

I'd rule there is a lingering odor for some times, depends on the wind, the place, clothes; odors come from the body and if you change the body.....

 

[Vegepygmy]

I'll concur with frankthedm, except that I wouldn't change my ruling based on the player characters' access to Scent.