What are the RAW rules for cold weather exposure?
The rules for cold weather in the DMG (p110) indicate that someone with winter gear could basically travel in extremely cold temperatures (anything below 0 degrees Fahrenheit) for weeks, or even months without adverse effects. According to these rules, someone could even sleep right outside in the snow, and, as long as they have food and water, suffer no adverse effects.
Am I missing something?
RAW rulings only, no RAI or DM adjucations please. There are already posts with many opinions on this subject. I am looking for RAW interpretations here.
Best Answer
I think you are missing that you are playing a game and not actually modeling human exposure to sub-zero temperatures
The DMG has rules for Extreme Cold, but what about less extreme cold effects? contains answers that actually spell out what the rules say about cold exposure.
Is it realistic? Not at all.
Is a game about elves, magic, and dragons realistic? Not at all.