@JeremyECrawford if a creature deals/is dealt "poison damage", does it also inflict/gain the "poisoned" condition?
— Chuck Hendrix II (@Chuck_Hendrix) January 28, 2019
A condition in D&D is imposed on someone only if the rules explicitly say so. For example, you're poisoned only if the rules say you're poisoned. #DnD https://t.co/nJkuDUcLSC
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 28, 2019
Is a creature that is physically tied up with rope restrained?
— Thomas "You Can Call Me Tom" (@thomasabarry1) January 28, 2019
A creature is restrained if a rule says it is.
One of the rules of the game is that DMs can apply conditions on the fly. For more information on using conditions, see "Using and Tracking Conditions" in the "Dungeon Master's Guide" (p. 248). #DnD https://t.co/TWIHnrRSZD
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 28, 2019
How hard would it be to just answer the question? – No, just because someone takes poison damage does not mean they acquire the “poisoned” condition.
— Steev (@MalignantMonk) January 28, 2019
Damage types have no special rules. They are tags that other parts of the game reference—things like resistances and vulnerabilities.
For example, the poison damage type has no effect beyond being poison damage; it doesn’t impose the poisoned condition. #DnD https://t.co/iiPfOz7dpQ
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 28, 2019
Grasshopper’s patience here is inspiring. (Heavy sarcasm) I don’t know how you do it, Jeremy. Is Moist the Paladin your spirit guide? I am Moist.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 29, 2019
