Ganymede81
First Post
Back in May, Crawford tweeted about one way to handle passive checks: "If a DM decides (a) to use a passive check and (b) it's always active, it can function as a skill check minimum. Entirely up to the DM."
That got me thinking: which of you out there use passive checks as an ersatz form of 3E's "Take 10" mechanic?
The basic premise is that, when you make a skill check in a low-pressure/low-danger situation with a proficient skill, you can use your passive skill score instead (either as a minimum or in lieu of rolling).
It seems like a viable way to go to me; it seems like a good way to both cut down on rolls and players asking me that they want to make a particular roll. Which of you would try this?
That got me thinking: which of you out there use passive checks as an ersatz form of 3E's "Take 10" mechanic?
The basic premise is that, when you make a skill check in a low-pressure/low-danger situation with a proficient skill, you can use your passive skill score instead (either as a minimum or in lieu of rolling).
It seems like a viable way to go to me; it seems like a good way to both cut down on rolls and players asking me that they want to make a particular roll. Which of you would try this?