iserith
Magic Wordsmith
I only use the 6 ability scores. There are no extra steps.But you're remembering 6 categories paired to 18 skills instead of just 18 skills is my point. We added an extra step.
No thieves' tools in your games?As for tools; a decade in can we finally just admit no one uses them?
I can't remember a campaign that didn't see the players doing that and more with tools. Especially since there's a whole section on how they can work with skill proficiencies in XGtE.
I don't understand what you're saying here. My point was that you can take any task and roll it into six ability checks without concerning oneself with knowing any skills or tools. The player will take care of that as they advocate for their own bonuses. Which makes it easy for the DM.Except it rarely just 'calls for muscles' or generic thinkiness. The strong guy is trying to do something Athletic and the wizard is trying to weasel his way out of spending a slot or admitting you beat him in the guessing game that is spell preparation.