Skywalker
Adventurer
two said:It would be great if somebody followed up on this and asked:
1) How many party members can use Aid Another if there is no time pressure? i.e. why won't there always be a +8 from Aid Another on all checks assuming a 5 PC party?
2) Is Aid Another possible when there is a time constraint?
I have come across three instances so far:
The common examples we have encountered so far are (noted earlier in this thread):
1. Skill Challenges in Combat Encounters. Often PCs are pressed by Combat and are unable to engage in Aiding or even Skill Challenges.
2. Time Pressure. I have seen Skill Challenges where in order to be able to use their Skill in the Skill Challenge, the PC can't Aid Another. The normal restrictions to Aid Another still apply. For example, infilitrating a camp. One group creates a diversion, while another sneaks into a camp and may not assist.
3. Other Limits. I have seen Skill Challenges where some Skills are restricted as to how many PCs may Aid Another i.e. only 2 PCs may Aid Another when breaking down a door.