• CobblerScholar@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Seems like it would be more prudent on a Nat 1 on a handshake would be like, “you forgot you just wiped your brow so your hand is sweaty and you grasp too early and too lightly, a look of discomfort and disgust crosses the guards face, you now have a disadvantage on all verbal checks with this guard from now on.” That still really sucks but nobody is rolling for initiative there

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      5 months ago

      Yeah - I like the idea that if a character’s fundamental stat is (too) low, doing basic everyday tasks would get an increased difficulty to do it right/with success. Being it talking to someone, opening a door or getting out of bed.