Resolved Stealing and Searching - Describe Your Search Intent

[Jack Y.]

Howdy! I figured I'd ask here since this is a question about the intent of a rule.




My question actual is as follows:

Does the line "All game items must be turned over at that point." mean:

- If "Describe your search" is stated, all game items in the locations covered by what the searcher responds must be turned over
or
- Regardless of description of search, all game items must be turned over


Bonus!

When asked to describe a search, is "I search everywhere" a viable answer or should it follow a location-based description ("I check your belt, pouches, and pockets, then search your jewelry and bag.")

Thank you!

 

[tieran]

The Search rules present the searched party with a choice.

When informed that they are being searched, they can either immediately hand over all game items, or advise the searcher that they would like the search described.

If the searched target wants the search described, they are only required to hand over items that would be covered by the described search.