Kalendraf
Explorer
My weekly group feature a 10th level bard that is capable of incredibly high Perform checks. IIRC, he has 13 ranks in perform, 20 charisma giving another +5, Hat of Peform +8 (which he recently paid to have specially crafted). Together it's a bonus of +26, meaning that with a high roll on his perform check, he can easily wind up with a number in the mid-40's.
The bard has been performing nightly at a bar in town. In the past I've been using the chart in the PHB, but it only goes up to DC 30, which are supposedly Extraordinary. I'm looking for suggestions on how to handle higher perform rolls. Is 3d6 gp the true upper max one can earn? Does this table need to be revamped? Seems likely that most higher level bards would be able to reach DCs well past 30 even without much if any magical aid.
Another problem with the high perform rolls is the Bard's Fascinate ability. The DC of the fascinate is equal to the perform roll, which is going to be impossible (barring a natural 20) for almost anyone to make. I realize there are a few restrictions on what the Fascinate ability can be used for, but it still can be very problematic. Any suggestions for handling this?
The bard has been performing nightly at a bar in town. In the past I've been using the chart in the PHB, but it only goes up to DC 30, which are supposedly Extraordinary. I'm looking for suggestions on how to handle higher perform rolls. Is 3d6 gp the true upper max one can earn? Does this table need to be revamped? Seems likely that most higher level bards would be able to reach DCs well past 30 even without much if any magical aid.
Another problem with the high perform rolls is the Bard's Fascinate ability. The DC of the fascinate is equal to the perform roll, which is going to be impossible (barring a natural 20) for almost anyone to make. I realize there are a few restrictions on what the Fascinate ability can be used for, but it still can be very problematic. Any suggestions for handling this?